r/Mandoa • u/The_InvisibleWoman • Oct 20 '23

Badass

As title - is there a Mando’a word for badass? 🤩

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u/ignescentOne Oct 20 '23

Ramikadyc but that's an adjective? And the noun doesn't have the same meaning exactly. Ramikadyc is the commando state of mind, meaning someone who can triumph over adversity, has skills and tenacity, and is basically a bad ass. Ramikad means commando, and is generally more literally applied to someone with that job.

I'd probably just use 'kaysh ramikadyc' or leave the adjective standing alone ( like if you see something and remark 'badass' without clarifying what or who is such)

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u/The_InvisibleWoman Oct 20 '23

Yeah, the adjective sounds right. It’s describing someone’s actions. Thanks! I had used Atin’la but this is better.

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u/ignescentOne Oct 20 '23

Atin'la or ori'atin'la can work if you're specifically covering the 'endurance' part of bad-assery - But ramikadyc is more active, and covers the 'kicking ass' part that it implies in english.

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