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Bisaya phrases in English

English

Do you compare yourself a lot?

Pronunciation

kah-NOO-nai bah NEE-moh ee-kom-PAH-rahr ahng EE-mong kow-gah-LEE-ngon sah OO-bahn

Word by word

kanunay ba nimo = do you often? / frequently?
ikomparar = compare
ang imong kaugalingon = yourself
sa uban = with others

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone tends to compare themselves with others, whether in appearance, achievements, personality, or lifestyle.

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English

Do you celebrate your achievements?

Pronunciation

gee-seh-LEB-rahr bah NEE-moh ahng EE-mong mah-gah kah-lahm-POO-sahn

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giselebrar ba nimo = do you celebrate?
ang imong mga kalampusan = your achievements / your successes

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone usually recognizes, values, or celebrates what they achieve, even small progress.

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English

Are you hard on yourself?

Pronunciation

es-TREEK-toh bah kah sah EE-mong kow-gah-LEE-ngon

Word by word

estrikto ba ka = are you strict? / are you hard?
sa imong kaugalingon = with yourself

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone treats themselves harshly, judges themselves a lot, or tends to be strict with themselves.

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English

Are you too hard on yourself?

Pronunciation

es-TREEK-toh rah kah-AH-yoh bah kah sah EE-mong kow-gah-LEE-ngon

Word by word

estrikto ra kaayo ba ka = are you too strict? / are you too hard?
sa imong kaugalingon = with yourself

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone tends to put too much pressure on themselves, expect too much from themselves, or be too hard on themselves.

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English

Do you take criticism well?

Pronunciation

mah-AH-yoh bah NEE-moh dah-WAH-ton ahng mah-gah pag-SAH-wai

Word by word

maayo ba nimo dawaton = do you accept well? / do you take well?
ang mga pagsaway = criticism / critical comments

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone can take criticism, comments, or corrections without taking it too badly.

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English

Is it hard for you to receive compliments?

Pronunciation

LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah moh-DAH-waht og mah-gah pag-DAH-yeg

Word by word

lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you?
nga modawat = to receive / to accept
og mga pagdayeg = compliments / praise

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone feels uncomfortable, shy, or unsure how to react when someone says something nice or praises them.

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English

Do you enjoy making others feel good?

Pronunciation

nah-LEE-ngow kah bah ngah mah-kah-pah-LEE-pai sah OO-bahn

Word by word

nalingaw ka ba = do you enjoy?
nga makapalipay = to make happy / to make feel good
sa uban = others / other people

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone enjoys cheering others up or making other people feel good through words, gestures, or actions.

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English

Do you notice the details?

Pronunciation

mah-bahn-TAH-yon kah bah sah mah-gah deh-TAHL-yeh

Word by word

mabantayon ka ba = are you observant? / are you attentive?
sa mga detalye = to the details

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone usually notices small details, subtle changes, or things other people might overlook.

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English

Are you the type to remember dates?

Pronunciation

mah-HEE-lig kah bah moh-hee-NOOM-dom og mah-gah PET-sah

Word by word

mahilig ka ba = are you the type to...? / do you tend to...?
mohinumdom = to remember
og mga petsa = dates

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone tends to remember important dates, such as birthdays, anniversaries, plans, or special days.

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English

Do you get attached easily?

Pronunciation

DAH-lee rah kah bah moh-PAHNG-gah sah OO-bahn

Word by word

dali ra ka ba = is it easy for you? / easily?
mopangga = to grow fond of / to care affectionately
sa uban = for others

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone tends to grow fond of, feel affection for, or become emotionally attached to other people easily.

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English

Do you usually worry about others?

Pronunciation

kah-NOO-nai kah bah ngah mah-bah-LAH-kah sah OO-bahn

Word by word

kanunay ka ba = do you usually? / often?
nga mabalaka = to worry / to feel concern
sa uban = about others

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone tends to worry about other people, their well-being, problems, or emotions.

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English

Do you like giving attention?

Pronunciation

gah-NAH-hahn kah bah ngah moh-TAH-gahd sah OO-bahn

Word by word

ganahan ka ba = do you like?
nga motagad = to pay attention / to give attention / to notice
sa uban = to others

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone enjoys paying attention, listening, or being attentive to other people, especially in relationships, friendships, or close conversations.

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