Ideas & Abstract Concepts – Page 34

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

panaghiusa

English

unity / union / solidaritynoun

Alternative meanings: Unity, union, or solidarity among people, groups, or ideas sharing a purpose.
Pronunciation: pah-nag-hee-OO-sah
Root and affixes: From hiusa, related to uniting, unifying, or making one.
Variants or conjugations: kahiusahan, paghiusa, pagkahiusa
Related words and expressions: united, one, solidarity, group, community
Meaning and usage notes: Used for unity in the sense of union or cohesion. For a technical unit, measurement unit, or device, yunit or usa ka yunit may be used depending on context.

basiccommunitysocietyunity

Example 1

Importante ang panaghiusa sa komunidad.

Unity in the community is important.

Example 2

Nagpakita sila og panaghiusa.

They showed unity.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

pagpalambo

Actions & States Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Work & Professions

English

to improve / to developverb

Alternative meanings: To make something better, advance, grow, or develop.
Pronunciation: pag-pah-LAHM-bo
Root and affixes: From lambo, related to thriving, flourishing, or developing.
Variants or conjugations: palambo, pagpalambo sa, nagpalambo
Related words and expressions: improvement, progress, development, better
Meaning and usage notes: For repairing or healing something, ayohon or makaayo may be used. Pagpalambo is more about improving, developing, or making progress.

actiondevelopmentprogresswork

Example 1

Gusto namo nga pagpalambo ang among trabaho.

We want to improve our work.

Example 2

Ang pagbasa makatabang sa pagpalambo sa kahibalo.

Reading helps improve knowledge.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

lain-lain

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

diverse / varied / variousadjective

Alternative meanings: Having different kinds, forms, or types; varied or various.
Pronunciation: lah-een LAH-een
Root and affixes: Reduplication of lain, meaning different or another.
Variants or conjugations: lainlain
Related words and expressions: different, various, assorted, kinds
Meaning and usage notes: Used for things that are varied, different, or of several kinds.

basicdescriptionqualityvaried

Example 1

Lain-lain ang ilang mga gusto.

Their tastes are diverse.

Example 2

Adunay lain-lain nga klase sa pagkaon.

There are various kinds of food.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

nahabilin

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Numbers & Quantities

English

remainder / remainingnoun / adjective

Alternative meanings: What is left after using, taking, removing, or completing a part; the remainder, leftover, or remaining part.
Pronunciation: nah-hah-BEE-lin
Root and affixes: From bilin, a root related to leaving or remaining; nahabilin expresses what was left or remains.
Variants or conjugations: nahibilin; nabilin; bilin
Related words and expressions: sobra = leftover / excess`nbilin = to leave / remain`npabilin = to stay / remain`nsalin = remainder or remnant
Meaning and usage notes: Used for the rest of food, money, time, people, or parts that remain. For extra surplus or excess, “sobra” may be more natural.

leftoverremainderremainingrest

Example 1

Unsa ang nahabilin?

What is left?

Example 2

Gamaya na lang ang nahabilin nga kwarta.

Only a little money is left.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

pa

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

still / yetadverb / particle

Alternative meanings: Marks that an action or state continues, or that something has not happened up to now; equivalent to still or yet depending on context.
Pronunciation: pah
Root and affixes: Short particle of continuity or non-completion; it usually follows the word or phrase it modifies.
Variants or conjugations: gihapon; wa pa; wala pa
Related words and expressions: gihapon = still / yet`nna = already`nwala pa = not yet`ndaghan pa = still many / still a lot
Meaning and usage notes: In affirmative sentences it usually means “still”; with wala or wa it means “not yet”.

particlestilltimeyet

Example 1

Naga-ulan pa.

It is still raining.

Example 2

Wala pa ko human.

I am not finished yet.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

gidaghanon

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Numbers & Quantities

English

quantitynoun

Alternative meanings: The number, sum, or measure of people, things, or elements; how much there is of something.
Pronunciation: gee-dahg-HAH-nohn
Root and affixes: From daghan, meaning many, much, or abundant; gidaghanon expresses quantity, number, or sum.
Variants or conjugations: kadaghan; daghan
Related words and expressions: daghan = many / much`ngamay = few / small`nnumero = number`nsuma = sum
Meaning and usage notes: Used to ask about or talk about how much there is of something, both with countable things and general amounts.

amountmeasurenumberquantity

Example 1

Unsa ang gidaghanon sa mga estudyante?

What is the number of students?

Example 2

Dako ang gidaghanon sa tubig.

The amount of water is large.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

presensya

Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships Qualities & Descriptions

English

presencenoun

Alternative meanings: The state of being present in a place; it can also refer to attendance or to the impression someone makes by being there.
Pronunciation: preh-SEN-syah
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish presencia; also seen as presensiya.
Variants or conjugations: presensiya
Related words and expressions: anaa = to be present / to exist
pagdalo = attendance
atubangan = front / in the presence of someone
wala = absence / not there
Meaning and usage notes: Used for physical presence, attendance at an event, or the feeling that someone is nearby.

attendancebeing presentnearnesspresence

Example 1

Importante ang imong presensya.

Your presence is important.

Example 2

Nabati nako ang iyang presensya sa kwarto.

I felt his or her presence in the room.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

pribado

Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions Technology & Information

English

privateadjective

Alternative meanings: Personal, not public, reserved for a person or group, or not accessible to everyone.
Pronunciation: pree-BAH-doh
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish privado; used for personal, secret, reserved, or non-public things.
Variants or conjugations: personal; praybit
Related words and expressions: publiko = public`npersonal = personal`nsekreto = secret`nkinaugalingon = own / individual
Meaning and usage notes: Used for private life, a private place, private school, private information, or non-public matters.

non-publicpersonalprivatereserved

Example 1

Pribado kini nga impormasyon.

This information is private.

Example 2

Nag-eskwela siya sa pribado nga eskwelahan.

He/she studies at a private school.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

ipahayag

Actions & States Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

to expressverb

Alternative meanings: To show, state, or communicate an idea, feeling, opinion, or information clearly.
Pronunciation: ee-pah-HAH-yahg
Root and affixes: Related to pahayag, meaning statement, expression, or announcement.
Variants or conjugations: mopahayag; magpahayag; pahayag
Related words and expressions: pahayag = statement or expression`nsulti = to say / to speak`ngibati = felt feeling`nopinyon = opinion
Meaning and usage notes: Used to express feelings, opinions, ideas, concerns, or information in speech or writing.

communicateexpressfeelingsopinion

Example 1

Ipahayag ang imong gibati.

Express what you feel.

Example 2

Gusto ko ipahayag ang akong opinyon.

I want to express my opinion.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

krisis

Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

crisisnoun

Alternative meanings: A difficult, unstable, or dangerous situation that requires attention, decision, or change.
Pronunciation: KREE-sis
Root and affixes: Loanword from crisis; used similarly for critical personal, social, economic, or political situations.
Related words and expressions: problema = problem`nkalisod = difficulty`nhinungdan = cause`nkagubot = disorder or conflict
Meaning and usage notes: Can be used for personal, family, economic, social, political, or health crises.

conflictcrisisdifficult situationproblem

Example 1

Naa sila sa krisis karon.

They are in crisis right now.

Example 2

Kinahanglan nato og solusyon sa krisis.

We need a solution to the crisis.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

rason

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

reasonnoun

Alternative meanings: A motive, explanation, or basis for why something happens, is thought, or is done.
Pronunciation: RAH-sohn
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish razón; used in Bisaya as rason.
Variants or conjugations: rasones
Related words and expressions: hinungdan = cause or reason`nngano = why`ntungod = because / due to`npangatarungan = reasoning or argument
Meaning and usage notes: Used to talk about the motive behind an action or situation. For “to be right,” Cebuano often uses context-specific constructions meaning being correct or having a good point.

causeexplanationmotivereason

Example 1

Unsa ang imong rason?

What is your reason?

Example 2

Wala koy rason nga dili motabang.

I have no reason not to help.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

kalainan

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

differencenoun

Alternative meanings: A quality, detail, or contrast that makes one thing, person, or situation not the same as another.
Pronunciation: kah-LAH-ee-nahn
Root and affixes: From lain/lahi, related to the idea of being distinct or different.
Related words and expressions: lahi = different`nlain = other / different`npagkalahi = difference or distinction`ntandi = to compare
Meaning and usage notes: Used to talk about differences between people, things, opinions, results, or situations.

comparisonconceptcontrastdifference

Example 1

Unsa ang kalainan nila?

What is the difference between them?

Example 2

Dako ang kalainan sa duha ka tubag.

There is a big difference between the two answers.

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