Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
buhaton
to make; to prepare; to elaborateverb
- Alternative meanings
To create, prepare, or make something through a process or with care, such as a document, plan, product, idea, or food.
- Pronunciation
boo-HAH-tohn
- Root and affixes
Related to buhat, meaning to do, make, or work. The -on form indicates an action directed toward something to be made.
- Variants or conjugations
buhaton; himoon; andamon
- Related words and expressions
buhat = to do / work; himo = to make / create; plano = plan; andam = prepare
- Meaning and usage notes
“Buhaton” works for to make or elaborate something in a general sense. For preparing food, “lutoon” or “andamon” may fit; for developing a plan, “himo og plano” may sound more natural.
elaboratemakeprepareverb
Buhaton nato ang plano karon.
We will make the plan today.
Kinahanglan buhaton og tarong ang dokumento.
The document needs to be prepared properly.