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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Aso

English

smokenoun

Alternative meanings

A visible cloud or vapor that comes out when something burns, such as fire, wood, a cigarette, cooking, or combustion.

Pronunciation

AH-soh

Root and affixes

Basic word for smoke. Related to fire, burning, breathing, and air pollution.

Variants or conjugations

aso; usok

Related words and expressions

fire; burning; smoking; air; smell/odor

Meaning and usage notes

In Cebuano/Bisaya, “aso” means smoke. “Usok” may also appear in some contexts or regions.

Nature & Weather, Body & Health, Basic Vocabulary
Example 1

Daghan kaayong aso gikan sa kalayo.

There is a lot of smoke coming from the fire.

Example 2

Ayaw pagginhawa sa aso.

Do not breathe the smoke.

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