ka’ka’
English: Translation
Literal meaning: Groin, crotch, or the area where the legs meet the pelvis. • Idiomatic meaning: To claim or selfishly take control or possession of something, particularly real estate or property
Semantic Domain
Body parts
Example Sentence
Napaka’ka’ ako yo napaaxnas ako sa saxeg kaya’ naila’la ading pi-ad ko.
English: Example Sentence
My legs spread-wide open when I slipped on the floor so my hips got sprained.
Notes
• Literal usage: "Naraknit yo sarwal ko sa ka'ka'" (My shorts ripped in the crotch).
• Idiomatic usage: "Kina'ka'an na baga nyo sebang a agin yo nga'min a sorosadiri yo mga gorang nira" (The eldest child appropriated their parents' properties all for himself/herself).