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Lahi

English

differentadjective / verb

Alternative meanings: different
distinct
diverse
dissimilar
to be different
Pronunciation: LAH-hee
Root and affixes: Base form: lahi. As an adjective it means different or distinct; it can also work verbally with the sense of being different or separate.
Variants or conjugations: lahì = different / distinct
lahì-lahì = of different kinds
nagkalahi = differ or are different
palahi = do something different from the usual
lain = another, different, or strange depending on context
Related words and expressions: lain = another or different
lain-lain = various or diverse
palahi = differ / set apart
pareho = same
usa = one / same depending on context
Meaning and usage notes: “Lahi” is a clear form for different. “Lain” can also mean different, but it can carry shades of another, strange, odd, or even bad depending on the sentence.

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Example 1

Lahi kini sa akong gihunahuna.

This is different from what I thought.

Example 2

Nagkalahi ang ilang opinyon.

Their opinions are different.

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Anaa

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to exist; there is; to be presentverb / existence word

Alternative meanings: To exist; there is/there are; to be present in a place or situation.
Pronunciation: ah-NAH-ah
Root and affixes: Common form related to naa, used for existence or presence.
Variants or conjugations: naa; anaa; wala
Related words and expressions: naa; wala; didto; dinhi; presence
Meaning and usage notes: Anaa can sound more formal or complete; naa is very common in everyday speech. For non-existence, wala is used.

basic wordsbeingpresencestatethere isto be presentto exist

Example 1

Anaa ang tubag dinhi.

The answer exists/is here.

Example 2

Naa kay oras?

Do you have time? / Is there time?

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Hilisgutan

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

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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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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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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Tuo

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to believeverb

Alternative meanings: To believe; to accept something as true; to trust or have faith in someone or something.
Pronunciation: TOO-oh
Root and affixes: Root: tuo. Common forms: motuo, mituo, nagtuo, pagtuo.
Variants or conjugations: motuo; mituo; nagtuo; pagtuo
Related words and expressions: pagsalig; hunahuna; tinuod; paglaom
Meaning and usage notes: Tuo can be used for believing an idea, a person, news, or an explanation. Pagtuo can mean belief or faith.

basic wordsbelieffaithto believetrusttruthverb

Example 1

Motuo ko nimo.

I believe you.

Example 2

Wala siya motuo sa istorya.

He/She did not believe the story.

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Kahimtang

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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