Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Abuhon
ashy; ash-colored; unluckyadjective
- Alternative meanings
Gray like ash; it can also be used figuratively for someone unlucky or pessimistic depending on context.
- Pronunciation
ah-BOO-hon
- Root and affixes
From abo, ash, with a descriptive form indicating ash-like color or appearance.
- Variants or conjugations
abuhon; kolor abo; malas
- Related words and expressions
ash, gray, color, pale, bad luck
- Meaning and usage notes
“Abuhon” works for ashy or ash-colored. For an unlucky person, “malas” or “dala og malas” may fit depending on context.
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Abuhon ang kolor sa panganod karon.
The clouds have an ashy color today.
Ayaw ingna nga malas siya.
Do not say he is unlucky.