Boie'nen (Old Buhi Language)
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dogwak

Sense 1
English: Translation
To pierce or thrust forcefully with a long object, often a weapon, implying violence or aggression.
Sense 2
English: Translation
To drive deeply into a target with force, often implying damage or lethal intent.
Notes

dogwak

v. [Boie’nen]

  1. To thrust violently with a pointed object, such as a spear, blade, or sharpened tool.
  2. To drive deeply into a target with force, often implying damage or lethal intent.

Semantic note:
Encodes maximum-force penetration, typically with a sharp implement and decisive forward motion.

Contrast set:

  • dogkol — gentle poke (blunt)
  • rokdok — stab (sharp, controlled)
  • dogwak — violent, forceful thrust (deep impact)
LexemeForceInstrumentMotion
dotdotminimalfingertouch
dogkolmildbluntpoke
diridotcontrolledfinger/toolinsert + rotate
doldogstronglong objectrepeated thrust
rokdoksharppointedstab
dogwakviolentspear/pointeddeep, forceful thrust