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Adjectives and words that describe people, objects, and situations.

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Katulin

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speed; velocity; quickness; temponoun

Alternative meanings

speed; velocity; quickness; tempo; degree of fast movement

Pronunciation

kah-TOO-lin

Root and affixes

From tulin, meaning fast, swift, or moving quickly. Katulin works as a noun for speed or quickness.

Variants or conjugations

tulin; paspas; kapaspasan; dinaganan; pagpatulin

Related words and expressions

quick; strong or fast; slow; run; internet

Meaning and usage notes

Katulin is more of a noun: speed. Paspas and tulin work more as adjectives: fast or swift. For internet speed, katulin sa internet can also be used.

speed, velocity, movement
Example 1

Taasa ang katulin sa sakyanan.

The speed of the vehicle is high.

Example 2

Hinay ang katulin sa internet karon.

The internet speed is slow right now.

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Imposible

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impossibleadjective

Alternative meanings

impossible; not possible; unable to be done; very unlikely; unattainable

Pronunciation

im-poh-SEE-bleh

Root and affixes

Imposible is a Spanish loanword used in Cebuano. It also appears as impusibli in some spellings. The idea can be expressed more explicitly with dili mahimo, meaning cannot be done or not possible.

Variants or conjugations

imposible; impusibli; dili mahimo; walay paagi; dili pwede

Related words and expressions

mahimo = can be done or possible; pwede = can or allowed; walay paagi = no way; imposible nga buhat = impossible action; posibilidad = possibility

Meaning and usage notes

Imposible works well as a general adjective. Dili mahimo sounds more like cannot be done, while walay paagi emphasizes that there is no way. For a hopeless situation, imposible can also be used colloquially.

cannot be doneimpossibleno waynot possibleunattainableunlikely
Example 1

Imposible kini kung walay tabang.

This is impossible without help.

Example 2

Dili mahimo nga mahuman nato kini karon.

It is impossible for us to finish this today.

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Olimpiko

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Olympic / Olympianadjective

Alternative meanings

Olympic; related to the Olympic Games; Olympian in sports context; Olympic athlete; Olympic sport

Pronunciation

oh-LIM-pee-koh

Root and affixes

Olimpiko is a loanword used for Olympic. It can appear in phrases such as Dulang Olimpiko for Olympic Games or atleta nga olimpiko for Olympic athlete.

Variants or conjugations

Olimpiko; Olympic; Dulang Olimpiko; Olimpiada

Related words and expressions

dula = game; atleta = athlete; kompetisyon = competition; medalya = medal; kampiyon = champion; sport = sport

Meaning and usage notes

It is mostly used in modern sports and international competition contexts. For Olympian gods or mythology, it is better to clarify the context because olimpiko is commonly understood as Olympic through English influence.

OlympianOlympicOlympic athleteOlympic GamesOlympic sportOlympics
Example 1

Ang iyang pangandoy mao ang mahimong atleta nga olimpiko.

The dream is to become an Olympic athlete.

Example 2

Ang maong dula apil sa Dulang Olimpiko.

That sport is part of the Olympic Games.

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Tukma

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to specify; precise; exact; accurateadjective / verb

Alternative meanings

precise; exact; correct; suitable; to make something correspond or specify accurately

Pronunciation

TOOK-mah

Root and affixes

Root: tukma. Useful forms: mitukma, coincided or was exact; nagkatukma, coincided; ipahitukma, to make something correspond or fit.

Variants or conjugations

mitukma; nagkatukma; ipahitukma; kinahanglan; klarohon

Related words and expressions

clear; correct; match; measure; need

Meaning and usage notes

Choose by meaning: if it means exact or suitable, use tukma; if it means to need, use kinahanglan; if it means to clarify or specify, use klarohon or ipatin-aw depending on context.

specify, precise, exact
Example 1

Kinahanglan og tukma nga tubag.

A precise answer is needed.

Example 2

Tukma ang imong gisulti.

What you said is accurate.

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binabaye

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feminine; female; for womenadjective

Alternative meanings

Related to women, the feminine, or qualities associated with femininity.

Pronunciation

bee-nah-BAH-yeh

Root and affixes

Related to babaye, woman. Binabaye expresses something feminine or associated with women.

Variants or conjugations

babaye; binabaye; pambabaye; feminine

Related words and expressions

woman; male; gender; people; style

Meaning and usage notes

For woman, use babaye; for feminine as an adjective, binabaye or pambabaye may fit depending on context.

adjectivefemalefemininegenderwoman
Example 1

Binabaye ang estilo sa disenyo.

The design style is feminine.

Example 2

Pambabaye kini nga sapatos.

These shoes are for women.

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Bili

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to be worth / valuenoun / related verb

Alternative meanings

to be worth
value
cost
price
importance
merit
to have value
to value or appreciate

Pronunciation

BEE-lee

Root and affixes

Bili is the root for value, cost, or price. With forms and expressions like may bili, walay bili, or pabilhan it can express whether something is worth something, worthless, or valued.

Variants or conjugations

bili = value / cost / price
may bili = has value / is worth something
walay bili = has no value / worthless
bililhon = valuable / precious
kabililhon = value / preciousness
pabilhan = to value / give importance
gipabilhan = valued

Related words and expressions

balor = value
presyo = price
mahal = expensive / dear
barato = cheap
takus = worthy / deserving
importante = important

Meaning and usage notes

To ask how much something is worth, you can say pila ang bili. To say something is worth it, angay or takus may also fit depending on the context.

costimportancemeritpricevaluablevalueworth
Example 1

Pila ang bili niini?

How much is this worth?

Example 2

Dako og bili ang imong tabang.

Your help is very valuable.

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Depinitibo

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definitiveadjective

Alternative meanings

definitive; final; conclusive; clear; decisive; leaving no doubt

Pronunciation

deh-pee-nee-TEE-boh

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish definitivo, adapted as depinitibo. It is used for final and conclusive decisions, answers, evidence, versions, or results.

Variants or conjugations

depinitibo; definitivo; final; kataposan; klaro; konklusibo

Related words and expressions

kataposan = final or last; klaro = clear; konklusyon = conclusion; desisyon = decision; permanente = permanent; tino = defined

Meaning and usage notes

Depinitibo works for “definitive” as final or conclusive. If the idea is “permanent,” permanente may be better. If the idea is “last,” kataposan or ulahi may fit better.

clearconclusivedecisivedefinitivedefinitive answerfinal
Example 1

Kini ang depinitibo nga desisyon.

This is the definitive decision.

Example 2

Wala pa mi depinitibo nga tubag.

We still do not have a definitive answer.

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Permanente

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permanentadjective

Alternative meanings

permanent; lasting; fixed; stable; remaining; not temporary

Pronunciation

per-mah-NEN-teh

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish permanente. It is used as an adjective to describe states, positions, addresses, damage, or changes that are not temporary.

Variants or conjugations

permanente; permanenteng; permanente nga; pirmanente; regular; makanunayon

Related words and expressions

makanunayon = constant or continuous; regular = regular or fixed; lig-on = stable or strong; temporaryo = temporary; trabaho = job; adres = address

Meaning and usage notes

Permanente works well for “permanent”. If the idea is “constant” or “continuous,” makanunayon may sound more natural. For stable or regular work, regular may also appear.

constantfixedlastingnot temporarypermanentstable
Example 1

Naa siya og permanente nga trabaho.

He/She has a permanent job.

Example 2

Kini nga desisyon permanente.

This decision is permanent.

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pangbata

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childrens; for children; child-relatedadjective

Alternative meanings

Related to children, made for children, or belonging to childhood.

Pronunciation

pahng-BAH-tah

Root and affixes

Related to bata, child. Pangbata indicates that something is for children or child-related.

Variants or conjugations

bata; pambata; pangbata; binata

Related words and expressions

child; youth; family; school; play

Meaning and usage notes

Pangbata is useful for things intended for children. If infantil means immature in a negative way, another phrasing may fit depending on context.

adjectivechild-relatedchildreneducationfamily
Example 1

Pangbata kini nga libro.

This book is for children.

Example 2

Ganahan siya og mga salida nga pangbata.

He or she likes children movies.

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Diha-diha

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immediate; immediately; right away; at onceadjective / adverb

Alternative meanings

immediate; instantaneous; immediately; right away; without delay

Pronunciation

dee-HAH-dee-HAH

Root and affixes

Reduplicated form of diha. The repetition intensifies the idea of something happening right then and there.

Variants or conjugations

dihadiha; diha-diha dayon; dayon; gilayon

Related words and expressions

now; right away; fast; time; action

Meaning and usage notes

Diha-diha works well for immediate or immediately. Dayon is more common in daily conversation for right away or then, depending on context.

immediate, time, speed
Example 1

Kinahanglan nato og diha-diha nga tubag.

We need an immediate answer.

Example 2

Buhata diha-diha.

Do it right away.

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yano

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simple; plain; basicadjective

Alternative meanings

Not complicated, elaborate, or difficult; clear, basic, or humble.

Pronunciation

YAH-noh

Root and affixes

Yano is used to express simplicity, plainness, or something without decoration.

Variants or conjugations

simple; sayon; yano

Related words and expressions

easy; small; clear; uncomplicated

Meaning and usage notes

For simple meaning easy, sayon can also be used; yano fits better for plain, basic, or not fancy.

adjectivebasicclearplainsimple
Example 1

Yano ra ang akong plano.

My plan is simple.

Example 2

Ganahan ko sa yano nga kinabuhi.

I like a simple life.

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Disposisyon

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disposition; attitude; temperament; inclinationnoun

Alternative meanings

disposition
temperament
character or way of being
inclination or tendency
mental attitude
willingness or readiness, depending on context

Pronunciation

dis-po-see-SYON

Root and affixes

Borrowed from Spanish “disposición,” adapted as disposisyon in Cebuano. It is mainly used for character, temperament, or inclination.

Variants or conjugations

disposisyon = disposition / temperament
aktitud = attitude
hilig = inclination or liking
andam = ready or willing
pagkahan-ay = arrangement or order
probisyon = provision, in legal or administrative contexts

Related words and expressions

aktitud = attitude
hilig = inclination / tendency
andam = ready / willing
batasan = character / habit
kinaiya = character / nature
pagkahan-ay = arrangement / organization

Meaning and usage notes

Use disposisyon when “disposition” refers to a person character, attitude, or inclination. If you mean willing or ready, andam is often better. If you mean the arrangement or order of objects, pagkahan-ay may be clearer. For a legal or administrative provision, probisyon or clause may fit depending on the context.

arrangementattitudecharacterdispositioninclinationreadinesstemperamentwillingness
Example 1

Maayo ang iyang disposisyon sa trabaho.

He or she has a good disposition toward work.

Example 2

Nagdepende sa disposisyon sa tawo ang iyang tubag.

The answer depends on the disposition of the person.

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