Basic Vocabulary – Page 58

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Dinhi

English

hereadverb

Alternative meanings: here
in this place
at this location
around here
Pronunciation: DIN-hee
Root and affixes: Base form: dinhi. Common/casual variant: diri. Related to anhi = come here and nganhi = toward here.
Variants or conjugations: diri
Related words and expressions: anhi
nganhi
dinha
didto
diha
Meaning and usage notes: Dinhi means here, especially a place near the speaker and accessible to the listener. Diri also means here and can sound more casual or general in many contexts.

adverbdirectionherelocationnearplace

Example 1

Pahuway lang dinhi.

Rest here.

Example 2

Magkita ta dinhi ugma.

Let us meet here tomorrow.

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Makakuha

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to obtain / to getverb

Alternative meanings: to obtain
to get
to acquire
to receive or manage to get something
Pronunciation: ma-ka-KOO-ha
Root and affixes: Root: kuha = to take, get, obtain. Related form: makakuha = to be able to obtain/get; pagkuha = obtaining or taking.
Variants or conjugations: kuha
makuha
pagkuha
Related words and expressions: dawat
angkon
kuhaon
makabaton
Meaning and usage notes: Makakuha is useful for obtaining or getting something. If the meaning is receiving something someone gives you, dawaton/dawat may be more specific. If it means to possess or come to have, makabaton may also fit.

acquiregetmanageobtainreceivetake

Example 1

Makakuha ka og resulta ugma.

You can get the result tomorrow.

Example 2

Gusto ko makakuha og bag-ong oportunidad.

I want to get a new opportunity.

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Miyembro

Basic Vocabulary Family People & Relationships Society & Community

English

member; participantnoun

Alternative meanings: Member; participant; a person who belongs to a group, family, organization, team, or community.
Pronunciation: mee-YEM-broh
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish “miembro,” adapted as miyembro.
Variants or conjugations: membro; miyembro sa grupo; sakop
Related words and expressions: group; family; organization; community; member
Meaning and usage notes: Miyembro is used for a member of a group or organization. Sakop can also mean member/part of a group depending on context.

basic wordscommunityfamilygroupmemberorganizationparticipant

Example 1

Miyembro siya sa grupo.

He/She is a member of the group.

Example 2

Daghan ang miyembro sa organisasyon.

The organization has many members.

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Sine

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Places & Geography

English

movie; cinema; filmnoun

Alternative meanings: Movie; cinema; film; the place where films are watched or the film itself depending on context.
Pronunciation: SEE-neh
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish “cine,” used in Cebuano/Bisaya.
Variants or conjugations: salida; pelikula; sinehan
Related words and expressions: pelikula; movie theater; actor; director; film
Meaning and usage notes: Sine can mean cinema or movie. Sinehan is used for movie theater; pelikula also means film/movie.

actorbasic wordscinemadirectorentertainmentfilmmovie

Example 1

Ganahan ko motan-aw og sine.

I like watching movies.

Example 2

Asa ang sinehan?

Where is the movie theater?

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Teknolohiya

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Technology & Information

English

technologynoun

Alternative meanings: technology
applied science
technical tools
modern systems
Pronunciation: tek-no-lo-HEE-ya
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish tecnología. Base form: teknolohiya.
Variants or conjugations: teknolohiya
Related words and expressions: kompyuter
impormasyon
siyensiya
sistema
Meaning and usage notes: Teknolohiya is the common word for technology. For information technology, teknolohiya sa impormasyon or information technology may appear in modern contexts.

computingmodernsciencesystemtechnologytools

Example 1

Importante ang teknolohiya sa karon nga panahon.

Technology is important in the current era.

Example 2

Nagtabang ang teknolohiya sa pagpakaylap sa impormasyon.

Technology helps spread information.

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Lisod

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

difficult; hard; complicatedadjective

Alternative meanings: Difficult; hard; complicated; something that is hard to do, understand, solve, or endure.
Pronunciation: LEE-sohd
Root and affixes: Common word for difficulty or complexity.
Variants or conjugations: lisora; kalisod; lisod kaayo
Related words and expressions: sayon; problem; trial; difficulty; heavy
Meaning and usage notes: Lisod is used for difficult tasks, problems, situations, classes, or emotions. Kalisod means difficulty.

adjectiveclasscomplicateddifficultdifficultyhardproblem

Example 1

Lisod kini nga trabaho.

This work is difficult.

Example 2

Lisod sabton ang leksyon.

The lesson is hard to understand.

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Kamatayon

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

deathnoun

Alternative meanings: death
decease
end of life
passing
Pronunciation: ka-ma-TA-yon
Root and affixes: Related root: matay = to die. Noun form: kamatayon = death.
Variants or conjugations: pagkamatay
Related words and expressions: matay
patay
kinabuhi
katapusan
Meaning and usage notes: Kamatayon is the general word for death. For to die as a verb, use matay. For dead as a state or adjective, use patay.

deathdeceasedieendhealthlife

Example 1

Lisod dawaton ang kamatayon sa usa ka minahal.

It is hard to accept the death of a loved one.

Example 2

Ang kamatayon kabahin sa kinabuhi.

Death is part of life.

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Pagsulay

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Technology & Information

English

test; trial; attemptnoun

Alternative meanings: Test; trial; attempt; the act of trying, testing, or checking something.
Pronunciation: pag-SOO-lie
Root and affixes: Related to sulay, meaning to try or test. Forms: mosulay, gisulayan, pagsulay.
Variants or conjugations: sulay; mosulay; gisulayan; pagsulay; eksamin
Related words and expressions: sulay; exam; test; result; check
Meaning and usage notes: Pagsulay works for test, trial, or attempt. For a school exam, eksamin or test may be more direct depending on context.

attemptbasic wordsexamresulttestto trytrial

Example 1

Kini usa ka pagsulay.

This is a test/trial.

Example 2

Human sa pagsulay, makita nato ang resulta.

After the test, we will see the result.

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Timbang

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Numbers & Quantities

English

weight / weighnoun / verb

Alternative meanings: weight
to weigh
to balance
balance
Pronunciation: TIM-bang
Root and affixes: Base form: timbang. Derived: timbangan = scale or balance. Related: timbangon = to weigh something.
Variants or conjugations: kabug-aton
Related words and expressions: timbangan
timbangon
piso
peso
Meaning and usage notes: Timbang means weight as a measure or physical weight. If you mean peso as currency, especially the Philippine peso, use piso or peso. For a scale or balance, use timbangan.

balancebodymeasurescaleweighweight

Example 1

Unsa imong timbang?

What is your weight?

Example 2

Timbanga ang kahon.

Weigh the box.

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Dalan

Basic Vocabulary Places & Geography Society & Community Travel & Transportation

English

street; road; waynoun

Alternative meanings: Street; road; way; route or space where people walk or vehicles pass.
Pronunciation: DAH-lahn
Root and affixes: Common word for road, street, or way.
Variants or conjugations: kalsada; dalan; agianan
Related words and expressions: kalsada; vehicle; house; city; place
Meaning and usage notes: Dalan can mean street or road. Kalsada is also used for street/road, especially a vehicle road.

basic wordscityplaceroadroutestreetway

Example 1

Daghan og tawo sa dalan.

There are many people on the street.

Example 2

Asa nga dalan ang padulong sa merkado?

Which road goes to the market?

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Suporta

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary People & Relationships Society & Community

English

support; help; to supportnoun / verb

Alternative meanings: Support; help; backing or assistance. It can also mean to support someone, an idea, or a project.
Pronunciation: soo-POR-tah
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish/English “soporte/support,” adapted as suporta.
Variants or conjugations: mosuporta; gisuportahan; pagsuporta; tabang
Related words and expressions: tabang; alalay; companion; project; group
Meaning and usage notes: Suporta is used for emotional, social, technical, or financial support. Tabang is more general for help.

backingbasic wordsgrouphelpprojectsupportto support

Example 1

Salamat sa imong suporta.

Thank you for your support.

Example 2

Gisuportahan niya ang proyekto.

He/She supported the project.

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Karira

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Work & Professions

English

career / racenoun

Alternative meanings: career
race
professional path
profession or occupation depending on context
Pronunciation: ka-REE-ra
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish carrera. Common form: karira. Lexical accent: karíra.
Variants or conjugations: karíra
karera
Related words and expressions: propesyon
trabaho
kurso
lumba
Meaning and usage notes: Karira can mean a professional career and also a race/competition. If you mean a university major or course of study, kurso is often better. For a race as a competition, lumba may also appear.

careerpathprofessionraceuniversitywork

Example 1

Nagsugod siya og bag-ong karira.

He/She started a new career.

Example 2

Importante ang pagplano sa imong karira.

It is important to plan your career.

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