Basic Vocabulary – Page 68

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Hilisgutan

English

topic; subject; themenoun

Alternative meanings: Topic; subject; theme; something that is talked about, written about, or dealt with.
Pronunciation: hee-lis-GOO-tahn
Root and affixes: Related to hisgot, meaning to talk about or mention a matter.
Variants or conjugations: hisgot; gihisgutan; paghisgot
Related words and expressions: istorya; punto; ideya; sulod
Meaning and usage notes: Hilisgutan works well for a conversation topic, class topic, text topic, or matter being discussed. “Tema” may also appear as a loanword in modern contexts, but hilisgutan is more native-sounding.

basic wordsclassconversationideasubjectthemetopic

Example 1

Unsa ang atong hilisgutan karon?

What is our topic today?

Example 2

Lisod ang hilisgutan sa klase.

The class topic is difficult.

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Numero

Basic Vocabulary Numbers & Quantities

English

numbernoun

Alternative meanings: number
numeral
digit
figure
numeric value
Pronunciation: NOO-meh-roh
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish “número”. It is used for numbers, digits, phone numbers, positions, or numeric values.
Variants or conjugations: mga numero = numbers
numero sa telepono = phone number
ihap = count, tally, or to count
ipha / ihapa = count it
maihap = countable
Related words and expressions: ihap = count or counting
kuwenta = calculation or account
usa = one
duha = two
gidaghanon = quantity
Meaning and usage notes: For “number” as a symbol, digit, or phone number, “numero” fits well. For the act of counting or the result of a tally, use “ihap”.

countdigitfigurenumbernumeralquantity

Example 1

Unsa ang imong numero sa telepono?

What is your phone number?

Example 2

Isulat ang numero sa papel.

Write the number on the paper.

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Kaayo

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Qualities & Descriptions

English

so; very; muchadverb / intensifier

Alternative meanings: So; very; much. Used to intensify adjectives, emotions, or states.
Pronunciation: kah-AH-yoh
Root and affixes: Common intensifier form in Cebuano/Bisaya.
Variants or conjugations: kaayo ka; kaayong
Related words and expressions: labihan; sobra; ka; gyud
Meaning and usage notes: Kaayo covers “so” when used as an intensifier, as in “so beautiful.” For “as... as...” comparisons, Cebuano often uses a structure like sama ka... sa..., depending on the phrase.

adverbbasic wordsintensifiermuchqualitysovery

Example 1

Nindot kaayo.

It is very beautiful / It is so beautiful.

Example 2

Nalipay kaayo ko.

I am very happy / I am so happy.

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Ingon ani

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

like this / this wayadverb / expression

Alternative meanings: like this
this way
in this manner
as this
Pronunciation: EEN-gohn ah-NEE
Root and affixes: Expression formed with “ingon” and “ani”. It is used to show manner, form, or way: like this, this way.
Variants or conjugations: ingon ani = like this / this way
ingon ana = like that / that way
ingon niini = in this manner, more formal
pareho ani = like this / same as this
mao ni = this is / this is it, depending on context
Related words and expressions: this
that
that is/it is
same/like
form
way/method
Meaning and usage notes: “Ingon ani” is used for “así” when showing or explaining how something is done. For “así” as confirmation, “mao na” or “sakto” may fit depending on the sentence.

as thisbasic wordsformfunction wordlike thismannerthis way

Example 1

Buhata ingon ani.

Do it like this.

Example 2

Ingon ani ang porma.

The form is like this.

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Huptan

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to keep; to maintain; to preserveverb

Alternative meanings: To keep something; to maintain it; to preserve it; to keep something in a certain state or under care.
Pronunciation: HOOP-tahn
Root and affixes: Related to hupt, the idea of keeping or holding something under care. Forms: hupti, gihuptan, maghupot.
Variants or conjugations: hupti; gihuptan; maghupot; paghupot
Related words and expressions: amping; tipig; pabilin; bantay
Meaning and usage notes: For “to maintain” as keeping or preserving something, huptan works well. For “to remain” in a state, pabilin may fit depending on context.

basic wordsto care forto guardto keepto maintainto preserveverb

Example 1

Huptan nato ang kalinaw.

Let us maintain peace.

Example 2

Gihuptan niya ang karaang litrato.

He/She kept the old photo.

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Gama

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Work & Professions

English

produce / makeverb / noun

Alternative meanings: produce
manufacture
make
build
fabricate
handicraft or handmade work
Pronunciation: GAH-mah
Root and affixes: Base form: gama. It relates to making, manufacturing, building, or producing something, especially something created with work or materials.
Variants or conjugations: mugama = to produce / make / manufacture
magagama = making or manufacturing
gihimo / gihimoan = made, depending on context
himo = make, a very common form
produkto = product
Related words and expressions: himo = make
buhat = do/make or action
produkto = product
trabaho = work
pabrika = factory
Meaning and usage notes: “Gama” works for produce or manufacture. For everyday “make/do” in a broader sense, “himo” or “buhat” are also very common.

buildmakemanufactureproduceproductwork

Example 1

Mugama sila og bag-ong produkto.

They will produce a new product.

Example 2

Kinsa ang naggama ani?

Who produced or made this?

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Kaso

Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

casenoun

Alternative meanings: case
matter
situation
legal case or specific issue
Pronunciation: KAH-soh
Root and affixes: Base form: kaso. It is a common loanword used for case, matter, or legal case.
Variants or conjugations: kaso = case / matter / legal case
sa kaso nga = in case that
kung mao ang kaso = if that is the case
sitwasyon = situation
butang = thing or matter, depending on context
Related words and expressions: situation
thing/matter
law
government
problem
condition/state
Meaning and usage notes: “Kaso” is well understood for case in general and for a legal case. If the meaning is situation, “sitwasyon” or “kahimtang” may sound more natural depending on the sentence.

basic wordscaselawlegalmatterproblemsituation

Example 1

Lisod kini nga kaso.

This is a difficult case.

Example 2

Kung mao ang kaso, maghulat ta.

If that is the case, we will wait.

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Dapit

Basic Vocabulary Places & Geography

English

placenoun

Alternative meanings: place
site
area
part or location
Pronunciation: DAH-pit
Root and affixes: Base form: dapit. It is used for a place, site, zone, or part of an area.
Variants or conjugations: dapit = place / area / site
lugar = place, common and understandable loanword
asa dapit = in what place / around where
niining dapita = in this place / in this area
plasa = plaza or public place, depending on context
Related words and expressions: place
where
part
country/nation
house/home
road/street
Meaning and usage notes: “Dapit” is very useful for place or area. “Lugar” is also understood as a loanword, but “dapit” often sounds more natural in everyday sentences.

areabasic wordsgeographylocationplacesite

Example 1

Asa nga dapit?

In what place?

Example 2

Nindot kini nga dapit.

This place is beautiful.

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Dula

Actions & States Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary

English

game / playnoun / verb

Alternative meanings: game
sport
stage play or drama
to play
match or rule-based activity
Pronunciation: DOO-lah
Root and affixes: Base form: dula. It can work as a noun for game/sport/play and as a verb meaning to play.
Variants or conjugations: duwa = dialectal variant or common pronunciation
magdula = to play
nagdula = played or is playing
dulaan = toy or instrument depending on context
dulaanan = playground or place to play
kadula = playmate
Related words and expressions: daog = win
pildi = lose
kadula = playmate
lingaw = fun
sport = sport
Meaning and usage notes: “Dula” works for games, sports, and also a stage play. In some areas it is pronounced or written as “duwa”.

activitydramafungameplaysport

Example 1

Ganahan ko ani nga dula.

I like this game.

Example 2

Nagdula sila og basketbol.

They played basketball.

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Sosyal

Basic Vocabulary Qualities & Descriptions Society & Community

English

socialadjective

Alternative meanings: social
related to society
related to community life
related to people or groups
Pronunciation: SOH-syahl
Root and affixes: Base form: sosyal. It is an adapted loanword used for ideas related to society, social life, or community interaction.
Variants or conjugations: sosyal = social
sosyal nga kinabuhi = social life
sosyal nga grupo = social group
katilingbanon = social or community-related, more formal/local
katilingban = society or community
Related words and expressions: society/community
community
group
person/people
with/companion
relationship
Meaning and usage notes: “Sosyal” is common as a loanword. For a more formal or local tone, “katilingbanon” may appear, related to society or community.

communitydescriptiongrouppeoplerelationshipssocialsociety

Example 1

Importante ang sosyal nga relasyon.

Social relationships are important.

Example 2

Aktibo siya sa sosyal nga kalihokan.

He or she is active in social activities.

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Panglawas

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health

English

healthnoun

Alternative meanings: Health; physical well-being; condition of the body.
Pronunciation: pahng-LAH-wahs
Root and affixes: Related to lawas, meaning body.
Variants or conjugations: lawas; kahimsog; maayong panglawas
Related words and expressions: lawas; sakit; tambal; doktor; kusog
Meaning and usage notes: Panglawas is often used for bodily or physical health. Kahimsog can also mean health or good physical condition.

basic wordsbodycarehealthphysicalwellness

Example 1

Importante ang panglawas.

Health is important.

Example 2

Ampingi ang imong panglawas.

Take care of your health.

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Ipaila

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Society & Community

English

to introduce / to presentverb

Alternative meanings: to introduce
to present
to make known
to show something to others
Pronunciation: ee-pah-EE-lah
Root and affixes: Root: ila, related to knowing or recognizing. “Ipaila” is used to introduce or make a person, idea, or thing known.
Variants or conjugations: ipaila = to introduce / to present
magpaila = to introduce oneself / to make oneself known
paila = identification or sign, depending on context
presentar = to present formally, possible loanword in school or professional contexts
ipasundayag = to present or exhibit something, depending on context
Related words and expressions: know/recognize
know someone
name
person
group
school
Meaning and usage notes: “Ipaila” is good for introducing someone or making something known. For a school or slide presentation, “presentar” or phrases with “ipasundayag” may also appear.

introduceintroduce oneselfmake knownpeoplepresentschoolverb

Example 1

Ipaila nako siya nimo.

I will introduce him to you.

Example 2

Magpaila ko sa klase.

I will introduce myself in class.

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