Ideas & Abstract Concepts – Page 42

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Kahimtang

English

state / conditionnoun

Alternative meanings: state
condition
situation
the way someone or something is
Pronunciation: kah-heem-TAHNG
Root and affixes: Base form: kahimtang. It is used for the state, condition, or situation of a person, thing, or problem.
Variants or conjugations: kahimtang = state / condition / situation
estado = political state or governmental entity, loanword used in formal contexts
kondisyon = condition, common loanword
sitwasyon = situation, common loanword
Estado = the State, as government or institution
Related words and expressions: condition
situation
government
country/nation
time/weather
good/well
Meaning and usage notes: “Kahimtang” is best for state as condition or situation. For the State as a political entity or government, “Estado” can be used, or “gobyerno” depending on context.

basic wordsconceptconditiondescriptionsituationstate

Example 1

Unsa ang imong kahimtang karon?

What is your condition now?

Example 2

Maayo ang kahimtang sa trabaho.

The state of the work is good.

Found an error?

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Higayon

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Time & Calendar

English

momentnoun

Alternative meanings: moment
occasion
opportunity
time/instance, depending on context
Pronunciation: hee-GAH-yohn
Root and affixes: Base form: higayon. It is used for a moment, an occasion, or an opportunity.
Variants or conjugations: higayon = moment / occasion / opportunity
niining higayona = at this moment
usa ka higayon = once / one occasion
panahon = time / period / weather, depending on context
oras = hour / specific time
Related words and expressions: time/period
hour/time
now
day
one
when
Meaning and usage notes: “Higayon” works for moment when referring to an occasion or a specific point. For time in general, “panahon” is more common, and for a specific hour, “oras” is used.

basic wordsinstancemomentoccasionopportunitypresenttime

Example 1

Nindot kini nga higayon.

This is a beautiful moment.

Example 2

Niining higayona, kinahanglan ta maghulat.

At this moment, we need to wait.

Found an error?

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Ikonsiderar

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to considerverb

Alternative meanings: to considernto take into accountnto evaluatento think carefully about something before deciding
Pronunciation: ee-kon-see-DEH-rahr
Root and affixes: Borrowed form related to consider; the i- prefix can mark the object or action being considered.
Variants or conjugations: konsiderar = to considerngikonsiderar = considered / was considerednhunahunaon = think about it / consider itntagdon = take into account / pay attention to
Related words and expressions: hunahuna = thought / thinkndesisyon = decisionntagad = attention / treatmentnpamaagi = way / methodntimbang-timbang = weigh / evaluate
Meaning and usage notes: “Ikonsiderar” is common in formal, school, or work contexts. In more natural speech, depending on the sentence, “hunahunaon” can mean to think about/consider it, and “tagdon” can mean to take into account.

basic wordsdecisionevaluatetake into accountthinkto considerverb

Example 1

Ikonsiderar nato ang imong ideya.

Let us consider your idea.

Example 2

Kinahanglan nato kini hunahunaon.

We need to think this through.

Found an error?

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Antas

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Numbers & Quantities

English

levelnoun

Alternative meanings: levelndegreenscalenrank or stage within a measure or system
Pronunciation: AHN-tahs
Root and affixes: Base form: antas.
Variants or conjugations: mga antas = levelsnlebel = level, common borrowing from English levelnhataas nga antas = high levelnubos nga antas = low level
Related words and expressions: grado = grade/degree, borrowed form depending on contextnsukod = measurenranggo = rankneskala = scalensistema = system
Meaning and usage notes: “Antas” works well for level, degree, or scale. In modern conversation, “lebel” is also very common, especially in technology, games, school, or practical levels.

basic wordsdegreelevelmeasurerankscale

Example 1

Taas ang iyang antas sa kahibalo.

His/Her level of knowledge is high.

Example 2

Unsang antas kini?

What level is this?

Found an error?

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Pamaagi

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

way / methodnoun

Alternative meanings: waynmethodnway of doing somethingnprocedure or manner
Pronunciation: pah-mah-AH-gee
Root and affixes: Related to paagi, path, form, or way depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: paagi = way / form / pathnmga pamaagi = ways or methodsnpinaagi sa = by means of / throughnsa laing pamaagi = in another way
Related words and expressions: paagi = form / waynproseso = processnsistema = systemnlakang = stepnbuhat = to do
Meaning and usage notes: “Pamaagi” is used to explain the way or method of doing something. “Paagi” can be shorter and may also mean path, route, or means depending on context.

basic wordsformmannermethodprocedureway

Example 1

Unsaon kini nga pamaagi?

What is this method like?

Example 2

Adunay lain nga pamaagi.

There is another way.

Found an error?

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Kausaban

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

changenoun

Alternative meanings: changentransformationnalterationnmodificationnvariation in a situation or state
Pronunciation: kah-oo-SAH-bahn
Root and affixes: Related to usab, to change, repeat, or again depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: pagbag-o = change / renewal / modificationnusab = change / again, depending on contextnnausab = changed / was changednmga kausaban = changes
Related words and expressions: usab = change / againnbag-o = newnpagbag-o = change / renewalnlahi = differentnkalainan = difference
Meaning and usage notes: “Kausaban” is used for change as a result or transformation. For the act of changing or modifying, Cebuano may use “pagbag-o” or forms of “usab” depending on the sentence.

basic wordschangedifferencemodificationtransformationvariation

Example 1

Adunay kausaban sa plano.

There is a change in the plan.

Example 2

Dako ang kausaban.

The change is big.

Found an error?

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Proseso

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

processnoun

Alternative meanings: processnseries of stepsnmethodndevelopment or procedure for achieving something
Pronunciation: pro-SEH-soh
Root and affixes: Base form: proseso. It is a borrowed word commonly used in modern Cebuano.
Variants or conjugations: mga proseso = processesnprosesong = process before a nounnpagproseso = processing / act of processing
Related words and expressions: pamaagi = method / waynpaagi = way / mannernsistema = systemnlakang = stepnplano = plan
Meaning and usage notes: “Proseso” is used in education, technology, work, government, and daily life for steps or procedures. For “way/method”, Cebuano may also use “pamaagi” or “paagi”.

basic wordsmethodprocedureprocessstepssystem

Example 1

Lisod ang proseso.

The process is difficult.

Example 2

Sabta una ang proseso.

Understand the process first.

Found an error?

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Pananglitan

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

example / for examplenoun / connector

Alternative meanings: exampleninstancensamplenfor examplena case that illustrates an idea
Pronunciation: pah-nahng-LEE-tahn
Root and affixes: Related root: sanglit. The form pananglitan is used for example, instance, or sample.
Variants or conjugations: pananglit = for example, variant or related formnehemplo = example, a loanword used in some contextsnmuwestra = samplenpananglitan nga sentensiya = example sentence
Related words and expressions: sanglit = since / becausenpananglit = for examplenehemplo = examplenmuwestra = samplenexplanation = explanation
Meaning and usage notes: Used as a noun for “example” and also as a connector for “for example”. It is a very common and natural Cebuano form.

basic wordsexamplefor exampleinstancesample

Example 1

Hatagi ko og pananglitan.

Give me an example.

Example 2

Pananglitan, pwede ta magsugod ugma.

For example, we can start tomorrow.

Found an error?

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Kaugalingon

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships

English

own / selfnoun / possessive adjective

Alternative meanings: ownnselfnof oneselfnpersonal identity or belonging, depending on context
Pronunciation: kah-oo-gah-LEE-ngon
Root and affixes: Related to ugalingon, oneself or own self.
Variants or conjugations: akong kaugalingon = my own / myselfnimong kaugalingon = your own / yourselfniyang kaugalingon = his/her own / himself/herselfnsa kaugalingon = own / personal
Related words and expressions: akoa = minenimoha = yoursniya = his/hersnpersonal = personal, borrowed formnangay = proper / suitable, depending on context
Meaning and usage notes: “Kaugalingon” covers “propio” in the sense of belonging to oneself or related to oneself. If “propio” means suitable, correct, or proper, another word like “angay” may fit depending on context.

basic wordsidentityownpersonalpossessiveself

Example 1

Akong kaugalingon nga balay.

My own house.

Example 2

Higugmaa ang imong kaugalingon.

Love yourself.

Found an error?

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Sentro

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Places & Geography

English

centernoun

Alternative meanings: centernmiddle pointnmain placencentral areancenter as an institution or service place, depending on context
Pronunciation: SEN-troh
Root and affixes: Base form: sentro. It is a borrowed word commonly used in modern Cebuano.
Variants or conjugations: mga sentro = centersnsentrong = center before a nounnsa sentro = in the center
Related words and expressions: tunga = middle / halfndapit = place / areanlugar = placendakbayan = citynopisina = office
Meaning and usage notes: “Sentro” is used for the physical center of a place, the central point of an idea, or a center as an institution. For “middle/half”, “tunga” may be more natural.

basic wordscentercentral areageographymiddleplace

Example 1

Anaa ko sa sentro sa dakbayan.

I am in the city center.

Example 2

Ang eskwelahan naa sa sentro.

The school is in the center.

Found an error?

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Kinabuhi

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

lifenoun

Alternative meanings: lifenexistencenway of livingnlife experience
Pronunciation: kee-nah-BOO-hee
Root and affixes: Related root: buhi = alive / to live. Kinabuhi works as the noun for life.
Variants or conjugations: buhi = alive / to livenkinabuhian = livelihoodnpagkinabuhi = way of livingnwalay kinabuhi = lifeless / without life
Related words and expressions: alivenlivelihoodnway of livingndeathnpersonnworld
Meaning and usage notes: Kinabuhi is used for a person life, existence, or way of living. Buhi is closer to alive or being alive.

basic wordsconceptexistencelifeliving

Example 1

Nindot ang kinabuhi.

Life is beautiful.

Example 2

Mao ni akong kinabuhi.

This is my life.

Found an error?

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Proyekto

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

English

projectnoun

Alternative meanings: projectnorganized plannwork or activity with a goalnschool, work, or community task
Pronunciation: pro-YEK-toh
Root and affixes: Base form: proyekto. It is a borrowed word used in modern Cebuano.
Variants or conjugations: mga proyekto = projectsnproyektong = project before a nounnproject = English form that may also appear in modern contexts
Related words and expressions: plano = planntrabaho = work / jobnbuhat = to do / workntumong = goalneskwela = school
Meaning and usage notes: Used for school, work, community, technical, or creative projects. It is a common and understandable borrowed word in modern Cebuano.

basic wordsgoalplanprojecttaskwork

Example 1

Aduna koy bag-ong proyekto.

I have a new project.

Example 2

Human na ang proyekto.

The project is finished.

Found an error?