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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Lahi

English

different / distinctadjective

Alternative meanings: different
distinct
other
not the same
Pronunciation: LAH-hee
Root and affixes: Base form: lahi. It is used for distinct, different, or another kind of thing or person.
Variants or conjugations: lahi = distinct / different
lain = other / different, depending on context
lahi nga klase = different kind
lahi-lahi = different / varied
dili pareho = not the same
Related words and expressions: other/different
same
kind/class
form
one
many
Meaning and usage notes: “Lahi” is very common for distinct or different. “Lain” can also mean other or different, but it changes slightly depending on the sentence.

basic wordscomparisondescriptiondifferentdistinctnot the sameother

Example 1

Lahi kini sa uban.

This is different from the others.

Example 2

Lahi ang iyang porma.

Its form is different.

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Sugyot

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

proposal; suggestion; to suggestnoun / verb

Alternative meanings: Proposal; suggestion; recommendation. It can also function as to propose or to suggest something.
Pronunciation: SOOG-yot
Root and affixes: Root: sugyot. Common forms: mosugyot, gisugyot, pagsugyot.
Variants or conjugations: mosugyot; gisugyot; pagsugyot; proposisyon
Related words and expressions: plan; idea; recommendation; decision; project
Meaning and usage notes: Sugyot is natural for proposal or suggestion. For a formal, legal, or business proposal, proposisyon may also be used.

basic wordsideaplanprojectproposalsuggestionto suggest

Example 1

Unsa ang imong sugyot?

What is your suggestion?

Example 2

Gisugyot niya ang bag-ong plano.

He/She suggested the new plan.

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Mugna

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

to generateverb

Alternative meanings: to generate
to create
to produce
to originate something
Pronunciation: MOOG-nah
Root and affixes: Base form: mugna. It can be used for creating, generating, or producing something, especially an idea, work, result, or content.
Variants or conjugations: mugna = to generate / create / produce
momugna = to generate or create
gimugna = generated / created
makamugna = able to generate or create
produksyon = production
himo = to make / create, more everyday
Related words and expressions: make/create
do/make
production
idea
art
technology
Meaning and usage notes: “Mugna” works well for generating ideas, content, or creative works. For industrial or economic production, “produksyon” may fit better; for making something in everyday speech, use “himo” or “buhat”.

contentcreategenerateideaoriginateproduceverb

Example 1

Makamugna kini og bag-ong ideya.

This can generate a new idea.

Example 2

Gimugna nila ang bag-ong sistema.

They generated or created the new system.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Mopadayon

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Time & Calendar

English

to continue; to proceed; to keep goingverb

Alternative meanings: To continue; to proceed; to keep going with an action, path, plan, work, or process.
Pronunciation: moh-pah-DAH-yohn
Root and affixes: Root: padayon. Common forms: mopadayon, mipadayon, nagpadayon, pagpadayon.
Variants or conjugations: padayon; mopadayon; mipadayon; nagpadayon; pagpadayon
Related words and expressions: start; finish; work; process; plan
Meaning and usage notes: Mopadayon is used to continue an action or keep going. Padayon is also used as encouragement: keep going.

planprocessto continueto keep goingto proceedverbwork

Example 1

Mopadayon ta sa trabaho.

We will continue with the work.

Example 2

Mipadayon siya bisan lisod.

He/She continued even though it was hard.

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Kasinatian

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Work & Professions

English

experiencenoun

Alternative meanings: experience
lived experience
knowledge from practice
acquired knowledge
what was lived
personal or work experience
Pronunciation: kah-see-nah-TEE-ahn
Root and affixes: From “sinati”, meaning familiar, known, or experienced. “Kasinatian” names experience or knowledge gained by living through or practicing something.
Variants or conjugations: mga kasinatian = experiences
sinati = familiar or experienced
masinati = to experience or go through something
nakasinati = experienced / went through
kasinatian sa trabaho = work experience
kasinatian sa kinabuhi = life experience
Related words and expressions: hibalo = know
kahibalo = knowledge
pagkat-on = learning
trabaho = work
kinabuhi = life
Meaning and usage notes: “Kasinatian” works for personal, work, life, or practice-based experience. For “user experience,” “kasinatian sa user” can be used in modern contexts.

experienceknowledgelearninglifelived experiencework

Example 1

Daghan siya og kasinatian sa trabaho.

He/She has a lot of work experience.

Example 2

Dili nako malimtan kana nga kasinatian.

I will not forget that experience.

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Gamit

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

use / usagenoun / verb

Alternative meanings: use
usage
usefulness
function
to use, depending on context
Pronunciation: GAH-mit
Root and affixes: Base form: gamit. It can mean use, usefulness, tool, or to use depending on the sentence.
Variants or conjugations: gamit = use / usefulness / to use
paggamit = usage or act of using
gamita = use it
magamit = can be used / useful
kagamitan = equipment, tool, or useful things
Related words and expressions: equipment/tool
do/make
make/create
way/method
work/job
thing
Meaning and usage notes: “Gamit” is a very flexible word. It can mean use or usefulness, but also tool or thing used depending on context.

actionbasic wordsfunctiontoolusageuseusefulness

Example 1

Unsa ang gamit ani?

What is the use of this?

Example 2

Gamita kini karon.

Use this now.

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Base

Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

base; foundation; basisnoun

Alternative meanings: Base; foundation; lower part, support, or principle on which something is built.
Pronunciation: BAH-seh
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish/English “base,” used in modern contexts.
Variants or conjugations: basehan; pundasyon; basihan; database
Related words and expressions: pundasyon; basehan; beginning; support; system
Meaning and usage notes: Base is used in modern contexts. For basis or reason, basehan or basihan can sound more natural; for a physical foundation, pundasyon fits better.

basebasic wordsbasisfoundationprojectsupportsystem

Example 1

Kini ang base sa proyekto.

This is the base of the project.

Example 2

Lig-on ang base sa balay.

The base of the house is strong.

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Arte

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

artnoun

Alternative meanings: art
creative expression
artistic work
creative or cultural skill
Pronunciation: AHR-teh
Root and affixes: Base form: arte. It is a common loanword used for art, creative expression, or artistic work.
Variants or conjugations: arte = art
mugna = creation or creative work
kultura = culture
artistiko = artistic
buhat sa arte = work of art
Related words and expressions: creation
culture
artist
musician
idea
form
Meaning and usage notes: “Arte” is directly understood in modern Cebuano/Bisaya. For creation or creative work, “mugna” can also be used.

artartistartistic workbasic wordscreationcultureexpression

Example 1

Ganahan ko sa arte.

I like art.

Example 2

Kini usa ka nindot nga buhat sa arte.

This is a beautiful work of art.

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Atensyon

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships

English

attention; care; focusnoun

Alternative meanings: Attention; care; concentration or mental focus toward someone, something, or a situation.
Pronunciation: ah-TEN-syohn
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish/English “atención/attention,” adapted as atensyon.
Variants or conjugations: pag-atensyon; atensiyón; hatag og atensyon
Related words and expressions: tan-aw; paminaw; amping; thought; focus
Meaning and usage notes: Atensyon is used for mental attention, attention to a person, or care. For “to pay attention,” hatag og atensyon or maminaw may fit depending on the sentence.

attentionbasic wordscareconcentrationfocuslistenperson

Example 1

Hatagi og atensyon ang imong klase.

Pay attention to your class.

Example 2

Kinahanglan niya og atensyon.

He/She needs attention.

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Lakang

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Travel & Transportation

English

stepnoun / verb

Alternative meanings: step
pace
walking step
measure in a process
move toward a goal
Pronunciation: LAH-kahng
Root and affixes: Base form: lakang. It can mean a physical walking step or a step/measure in a plan, process, or strategy.
Variants or conjugations: paglakang = stepping / act of moving forward
maglakang = to walk or take steps
lakang-lakang = step by step
unang lakang = first step
lak-ang = skip or omit, different word
Related words and expressions: sugod = begin
plano = plan
pamaagi = method or way
padayon = continue
biyahe = travel
Meaning and usage notes: Use “lakang” for a physical step and also for a step in a process: first step, next step, steps to achieve something. Do not confuse it with “lak-ang”, which can mean skip or omit.

movementpaceprocessprogressstepwalk

Example 1

Unsa ang sunod nga lakang?

What is the next step?

Example 2

Hinay ang iyang lakang.

His/Her pace is slow.

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Plano

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Work & Professions

English

plannoun / verb

Alternative meanings: plan
intention
design
project
sketch
prepared objective
Pronunciation: PLAH-noh
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish “plano/plan”. It can name a plan, design, project, or intention, and can also work as a verb meaning to plan.
Variants or conjugations: giplano = planned
nagplano = planning
planohon = to plan something
tigplano = planner
laraw = plan, map out, devise, or plan
desiyo = design or plan
Related words and expressions: laraw = plan or map out
tuyo = intention or purpose
proyekto = project
sugod = begin
kahimoan = possibility
Meaning and usage notes: “Plano” is clear for plan, project, or intention. “Laraw” is also useful when the sense is to map out, devise, or plan something.

designintentionobjectiveplanprojectstrategy

Example 1

Unsa ang imong plano karon?

What is your plan now?

Example 2

Naa koy plano para ugma.

I have a plan for tomorrow.

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Kulang

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Numbers & Quantities Qualities & Descriptions

English

lack; lacking; insufficientnoun / adjective / verb

Alternative meanings: Lack; shortage; not enough of something; incomplete or insufficient.
Pronunciation: KOO-lahng
Root and affixes: Root: kulang. Related forms: nagkulang, kakulangan, kulangan.
Variants or conjugations: nagkulang; kakulangan; kulangan; kulang pa
Related words and expressions: panginahanglan; wala; little; need; excess
Meaning and usage notes: Kulang is used for lack of quantity, time, money, information, or something needed. For “fault” as error or blame, sayop or sala may fit depending on context.

basic wordsinsufficientlacklackingneedquantityshortage

Example 1

Kulang ang kwarta.

There is not enough money.

Example 2

Kulang pa ang oras.

There is still not enough time.

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