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makasi
ma-KA-si
strong / hard / forceful
French: fort / dur / puissant
Mobali oyo azali na maboko makasi.
This man has strong arms.
Cet homme a des bras forts.
Makasi — strong, hard, forceful, loud. Used for strength, intensity, and difficulty. Mosala ya makasi = hard work; nzela ya makasi = a tough road. Pairs with pete (soft, easy).
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