Meaning of *kaskas

-in- n. mesentery, the membranes which enfold the intestines and their appendages and connect to the dorsal wall of the abdominal cavity. It is used to wrap murkun.

v. 1. dig in, scratch to get a foothold. Makakaskas kining ligíra bísan dangug ang dálan, This kind of tire can hold even on a slippery road; 2. strive hard, make great efforts. Mukaskas (mangaskas) ku karun myintras bátà pa, I’ll strive hard and make use of my time now while I’m still young; n. activities, intense work. Ímu ra man ang tanang kaskas dinhi, You are the one doing all the work here.

v. strum a guitar. Kaskása ang sista kay musáyaw ku, Play the guitar because I’m going to dance; n. action of strumming. Akung kaskas, ákung sáyaw, Why do I have to do everything around here? (Lit. It’s my strumming and my dance.)

v. uproot vines to clear an area. Kaskása ang kamutihan, Clear off the sweet potato patch.

see kalaskas.

see kalaskálas.