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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Buhian

English

to release; to free; to let goverb

Alternative meanings

to release; to free; to let go; to release something held back; to let something or someone go; to release funds or emotions depending on context

Pronunciation

boo-HEE-an

Root and affixes

From buhi, to set free, release, or let go. Buhii can be an imperative or a form for releasing someone or something. Binuhian can mean released or set free.

Variants or conjugations

buhi; buhii; ipagawas; lingkawas; libre; pagbuhi; binuhian

Related words and expressions

free; freedom; liberation; outside; escape; release; remove

Meaning and usage notes

Buhian is ideal for freeing or letting someone or something go. Ipagawas fits more with publishing, issuing, or bringing out. Lingkawas is closer to getting free or being liberated.

freefreedomlet goliberaterelease
Example 1

Buhian nila ang mga langgam sa buntag.

They will release the birds in the morning.

Example 2

Ayaw buhii ang akong kamot.

Do not let go of my hand.

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