From root: braso
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
binarasuhan
bi-na-ra-SU-han
arm-wrestled someone
Present (Incomplete)
binabrasuhan
bi-na-BRA-su-han
arm-wrestling someone
Future (Contemplated)
babrasuhan
ba-bra-su-HAN
will arm-wrestle someone
Usage Note
Brasuhan is used when referring to arm-wrestling someone or, in a figurative sense, to 'strong-arm' or pressure someone into a decision or action. It is primarily used in informal or competitive contexts.
Examples
" Brasuhan mo si kuya. "
Natural Translation
Arm-wrestle your older brother.
Literal Translation
Arm-wrestle you older-brother.
" Nakita ko siyang brasuhan ang kuya niya. "
Natural Translation
I saw him arm-wrestle his older brother.
Literal Translation
Saw I him arm-wrestle the older-brother his.
" Tuwing may handaan sa amin, gustong-gusto kong brasuhan ang aking mga pinsan dahil sigurado akong panalo ako lagi. "
Natural Translation
Every time there's a party at our place, I really love to arm-wrestle my cousins because I'm sure I always win.
Literal Translation
Every-time there party in us, very-want I arm-wrestle the my plural cousin because sure I win I always.
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