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Numbers, amounts, measurements, and quantitative expressions.

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Kinatas-an

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Maximum; maxim.noun/adjective

Pronunciation

kee-nah-TAS-an

Root and affixes

From “taas” = high/tall, with the superlative form “kinatas-an”.

Meaning and usage notes

For “maximum temperature” or “maximum value”, “kinatas-an” works well; for maxim as a moral saying or principle, “panultihon” or “prinsipyo” may fit better.

Numbers & Quantities
Example 1

Ang kinatas-an nga temperatura karon kay init kaayo.

The maximum temperature today is very high.

Example 2

Kini nga panultihon usa ka importante nga prinsipyo.

This maxim is an important principle.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Kalapad

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Amplitude; breadth; width.noun

Pronunciation

kah-LAH-pahd

Root and affixes

From “lapad” = wide/broad, with the nominal prefix “ka-” to form a quality or state.

Meaning and usage notes

“Kalapad” is used for physical breadth; for scope or coverage, “kadako sa sakop” can also be used.

Ideas & Abstract Concepts
Example 1

Dako ang kalapad sa kwarto.

The room has a lot of spaciousness.

Example 2

Ang kalapad sa programa nakaabot sa daghang tawo.

The scope of the program reached many people.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Kwantitatibo

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Quantitative.adjective

Pronunciation

kwan-tee-tah-TEE-boh

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from cuantitativo/quantitative.

Meaning and usage notes

Used in research, statistics, education, data analysis, and measurements.

Education & Learning / Numbers & Quantities / Technology & Information
Example 1

Kwantitatibo ang ilang pamaagi sa pagpanukiduki.

Their research method is quantitative.

Example 2

Nagkinahanglan kini og kwantitatibo nga datos.

This requires quantitative data.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Puntos

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scorenoun

Pronunciation

PUN-tos

Meaning and usage notes

Used for games, sports, exams, evaluations, or competitions.

Numbers & Quantities
Example 1

Taas ang iyang puntos sa eksamen.

His or her exam score was high.

Example 2

Pilay iskor sa duwa?

What is the score of the game?

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Ikaduha sa katapusan

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penultimateadjective

Pronunciation

ee-ka-DOO-ha sa ka-ta-POO-san

Meaning and usage notes

Used to point to the item immediately before the last one.

Numbers & Quantities
Example 1

Ikaduha sa katapusan ang iyang ngalan sa lista.

His or her name is second to last on the list.

Example 2

Kini ang ikaduha sa katapusan nga panid.

This is the penultimate page.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Ilista

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to enumerateverb

Pronunciation

ee-LEES-tah

Meaning and usage notes

Ilista is used for enumerating or putting something into a list. If the meaning is counting one by one, ihap sa tagsa-tagsa is more descriptive.

Numbers & Quantities
Example 1

Ilista ang mga kinahanglanon.

List the requirements.

Example 2

Ihap sa tagsa-tagsa ang mga butang.

Count the objects one by one.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Usa ka libo

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thousandnoun

Pronunciation

OO-sah kah LEE-boh

Meaning and usage notes

Usa ka libo literally means one thousand or a thousand. Libo is also used as thousand in general counting.

Numbers & Quantities
Example 1

Naa koy usa ka libo ka piraso.

I have a thousand pieces.

Example 2

Milapas sa libo ang ihap.

The count went past a thousand.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Ikanapulo

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tenthnoun or ordinal adjective

Pronunciation

ee-kah-nah-POO-loh

Meaning and usage notes

Ikanapulo is used for tenth as an ordinal. For one tenth part, usa sa napulo ka bahin means one of ten parts.

Numbers & Quantities
Example 1

Siya ang ikanapulo sa lista.

She is the tenth on the list.

Example 2

Usa kini sa napulo ka bahin.

This is one tenth part.

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Kalibre

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calibernoun

Pronunciation

kah-LEE-breh

Meaning and usage notes

Kalibre is used for caliber, especially in technical contexts, weapons, pipes, or measurement. It can also be used figuratively for level or quality.

Numbers & Quantities
Example 1

Unsa ang kalibre niini?

What is the caliber of this?

Example 2

Lahi ang kalibre sa duha ka tubo.

The caliber of the two pipes is different.

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Kasagaran

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mostlyadverb

Pronunciation

kah-sah-GAH-rahn

Meaning and usage notes

Kasagaran can mean generally or mostly depending on context. Sa kadaghanan emphasizes the idea of in the majority or for the most part.

Numbers & Quantities
Example 1

Kasagaran sa mga tawo miuyon.

Most people agreed.

Example 2

Sa kadaghanan, maayo ang resulta.

For the most part, the result was good.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Usa ka kumkom

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handfulnoun

Pronunciation

U-sa ka KUM-kom

Root and affixes

Kumkom is related to closing the hand or grabbing with the hand.

Meaning and usage notes

Used for small amounts of grains, seeds, rice, soil, or other things that can be taken by hand.

amountnumbers and quantities
Example 1

Nagkuha siya og usa ka kumkom nga bugas.

She took a handful of rice.

Example 2

Ibutang ang usa ka kumkom nga asin sa tubig.

Put a handful of salt in the water.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Pag-ihap Pag-usab

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Recount / count.noun

Pronunciation

pag-EE-hap pag-oo-SAB

Root and affixes

ihap / pag-usab / pag-ihap pag-usab

Meaning and usage notes

Pag-ihap pag-usab is precise when recuento means counting again. If recuento means a brief account or summary of events, sumaryo or pag-asoy may fit better.

Numbers & Quantities / Government, Politics & Law / Technology & Information
Example 1

Nagsugod ang pag-ihap pag-usab sa mga boto.

The vote recount began.

Example 2

Naghatag siya og sumaryo sa nahitabo.

That person gave a summary of what happened.

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