Usage Note
Kasá means to cock or prime a weapon, or more broadly to prepare or set something in ready position. In colloquial usage it can describe readying oneself for a task or challenge. The term also appears in cockfighting contexts when referencing the preparation of a fighting rooster.
Examples
" Kinasa ng pulis ang baril. "
Natural Translation
The police officer cocked the gun.
Literal Translation
Cocked by-the police the gun.
" Maayos ang kasá ng makina. "
Natural Translation
The preparation of the machine is orderly.
Literal Translation
Orderly the prepare of machine.
" Bago tumawid sa kabila, kinasa ng sundalo ang kanyang sandata upang maging handa sa anumang panganib. "
Natural Translation
Before crossing to the other side, the soldier cocked his weapon to be ready for any danger.
Literal Translation
Before cross to-the other-side, cocked by-the soldier the his weapon so-that become ready for any danger.
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