Biyapun kapa adolah sasuatu nan baitu gadang, sarato dibawok dek angin nan kuwaik, tapi inyo dikandalikan dek kamudi nan sangaik ketek, manuruik ka inginan jurumudi.
It is often used as an interjection. the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires.