Barko

ship; boat; ferry; vesselnoun

Alternative meanings

A watercraft used to travel or transport people and cargo over water. It often refers to a large boat, ferry, or ship, though it can also be used generally for boat or ship.

Pronunciation

BAR-koh

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish barco. In Cebuano it also appears as barku. Sakayan is a more general form for vessel or vehicle.

Variants or conjugations

barku; vessel; steamship; ferryboat; launch; small boat

Related words and expressions

sea; port; trip; passenger; cargo; captain

Meaning and usage notes

Barko is used for ship, ferry, or boat, especially a larger one. For a launch or small boat, lantsa, bangka, or sakayan may be more natural depending on context.