Qualities & Descriptions – Page 14

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

rehiyonal

English

regionaladjective

Alternative meanings: Related to a region, zone, or specific area. It can be used for language, culture, government, economy, or regional differences.
Pronunciation: reh-hee-yoh-NAHL
Root and affixes: Borrowed word used as an adjective. Related to “rehiyon,” meaning region.
Variants or conjugations: rehiyonal; regional
Related words and expressions: rehiyon = region; lugar = place; lokal = local
Meaning and usage notes: “Rehiyonal” is used in formal or modern contexts. For something from a specific place, “lokal” may fit better depending on context.

adjectivegeographyregionregional

Example 1

Naay rehiyonal nga kalainan sa pinulongan.

There are regional differences in the language.

Example 2

Importante ang rehiyonal nga kultura.

Regional culture is important.

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Sukwahi

Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

contraryadjective

Alternative meanings: opposite; incompatible; adverse; going against something
Pronunciation: sook-WAH-hee
Root and affixes: Root sukwahi. It can be used as an adjective and in expressions such as sukwahi sa, contrary to.
Variants or conjugations: sukwahi sa; nasukwahi; nagkasukwahi
Related words and expressions: kontra = against or opponent; kuntra = enemy or opponent; atbang = opposite or across from; supak = contrary or opposed
Meaning and usage notes: Use sukwahi for contrary or opposite in ideas, facts, or direction. For an opposing person or opponent, kontra or kuntra may sound more natural. For physically opposite, atbang may fit better.

againstcontraryincompatibleopposite

Example 1

Sukwahi kana sa akong hunahuna.

That is contrary to what I think.

Example 2

Nagkasukwahi ang ilang mga plano.

Their plans are opposed to each other.

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Sukaranon

Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

fundamental; basicadjective

Alternative meanings: Serving as a main base; basic, essential, or fundamental.
Pronunciation: soo-kah-RAH-non
Root and affixes: Related to “sukaranan,” meaning base or foundation.
Variants or conjugations: sukaranan
Related words and expressions: base; foundation; important; essential
Meaning and usage notes: “Sukaranon” describes something basic or fundamental. “Sukaranan” is usually the noun: base, foundation, or groundwork.

adjectivesbasicdescriptionfundamental

Example 1

Sukaranon kini nga leksyon.

This lesson is fundamental.

Example 2

Importante ang sukaranon nga kahibalo.

Basic knowledge is important.

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Pareho

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

similar / alikeadjective / adverb

Alternative meanings: similar
alike
same
resembling
of the same type or with similar characteristics
Pronunciation: pah-REH-hoh
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish parejo. In Cebuano it is used to express equality, similarity, or resemblance between people, things, ideas, or situations.
Variants or conjugations: pareho = similar / same / alike
pareha = common variant of pareho
parehas = common variant
susama = similar / alike / resembling
kapareha = same as / of the same type
mauraura = similar / more or less the same
Related words and expressions: sama = like / similar to
lahi = different
pariho = spelling or pronunciation variant in some uses
hitsura = appearance
klase = type / class
dagway = aspect / appearance
Meaning and usage notes: Use pareho when two things are the same, alike, or similar. If you want a more formal or comparative sense of resembling, susama also works well.

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Example 1

Pareho og kolor ang duha ka sinina.

The two dresses are similar in color.

Example 2

Susama ang ilang mga ideya.

Their ideas are similar.

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sayon

Basic Vocabulary Qualities & Descriptions

English

easy; simpleadjective

Alternative meanings: Something that is not difficult and can be done, understood, or solved without much effort.
Pronunciation: SAH-yohn
Root and affixes: Simple form used as an adjective. It can describe tasks, questions, roads, or situations.
Variants or conjugations: sayon; sayun
Related words and expressions: lisod = difficult; simple = simple; dali = fast / easy depending on context
Meaning and usage notes: “Sayon” is used for easy or simple. In some contexts, “dali” may sound like easy, but it usually means fast.

adjectivedescriptioneasysimple

Example 1

Sayon ra kini nga pangutana.

This question is easy.

Example 2

Dili sayon ang trabaho, pero kaya ra.

The work is not easy, but it can be done.

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seksuwal

Body & Health Qualities & Descriptions

English

sexualadjective

Alternative meanings: related to sexuality; related to sex or sexual characteristics
Pronunciation: sek-SOO-wahl
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish/English sexual and adapted in Bisaya as seksuwal.
Variants or conjugations: sekswal = common variant; seksuwal = dictionary-recorded Bisaya form
Related words and expressions: sekso = sex
sekswalidad = sexuality
pakighilawas = sexual intercourse / sexual relation
Meaning and usage notes: Used as an adjective to describe something related to sexuality. In everyday contexts, sekswal may also appear.

adjectivehealthsexualsexuality

Example 1

Ang edukasyon nga seksuwal importante para sa panglawas.

Sexual education is important for health.

Example 2

Kinahanglan respetohon ang seksuwal nga mga utlanan sa matag tawo.

Each person's sexual boundaries should be respected.

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Makahimo

Actions & States Qualities & Descriptions

English

capableadjective

Alternative meanings: able; competent; able to do something; having the ability to accomplish something
Pronunciation: mah-kah-HEE-moh
Root and affixes: Comes from the root himo, to do or make, with maka-, marking ability or possibility to do something.
Variants or conjugations: kaya; takos; may katakos
Related words and expressions: himo = to do or make; mahimo = can be or possible; katakos = ability or capability; takos = competent or worthy
Meaning and usage notes: Makahimo is used when someone is capable of doing something. Kaya is also common for can or able. Takos is closer to competent, qualified, or worthy depending on context.

abilityaptitudecapablecompetent

Example 1

Makahimo siya sa trabaho.

He or she is capable of doing the work.

Example 2

Makahimo ka niini kung mosulay ka.

You are capable of this if you try.

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Kolor

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Qualities & Descriptions

English

color; colournoun

Alternative meanings: A visual property of something based on the light it reflects, transmits, or emits; also used for shades such as red, blue, white, or black.
Pronunciation: KOO-lor
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish color. In Bisaya, bulok also appears as a related word for color.
Variants or conjugations: bulok; mga kolor
Related words and expressions: pula; asul; puti; itom; dalag
Meaning and usage notes: Kolor is the common and easy-to-understand form for color. For specific colors, use words like pula, puti, itom, asul, and dalag.

artbasic vocabularycolorcolorsdescription

Example 1

Unsa ang imong paboritong kolor?

What is your favorite color?

Example 2

Nindot ang kolor sa sinina.

The color of the clothes is nice.

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labaw

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

to surpass / to exceed / moreverb / adjective

Alternative meanings: To be greater than another in degree, amount, or quality; to surpass, exceed, prevail, or be above.
Pronunciation: LAH-baw
Root and affixes: Root used to express more, superiority, or exceeding something.
Variants or conjugations: molabaw, milabaw, paglabaw, palabaw
Related words and expressions: exceed, overcome, win, higher, better
Meaning and usage notes: Labaw is used for surpassing or exceeding in comparison. For overcoming an obstacle or difficulty, pagbuntog may also fit.

actionbasiccomparisonsurpass

Example 1

Way makalabaw sa iyang paningkamot.

Nothing surpasses his/her effort.

Example 2

Milabaw siya sa iyang kahadlok.

He/She overcame his/her fear.

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ganahan

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary People & Relationships Qualities & Descriptions

English

to like / to want / to enjoyverb

Alternative meanings: To like, enjoy, desire, or prefer something or someone; to want to do something depending on context.
Pronunciation: gah-NAH-han
Root and affixes: From gana, related to liking or appetite, plus the suffix -han.
Variants or conjugations: gana, gusto, ganahi
Related words and expressions: like, want, dislike, love, really like
Meaning and usage notes: Ganahan can mean to like, to want, or to feel like doing something. In phrases like Ganahan ko, it means I like or I want.

actionbasicemotionlike

Example 1

Ganahan ko niini.

I like this.

Example 2

Ganahan ka mokaon?

Do you want to eat?

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Kahusay

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions Work & Professions

English

order; orderliness; organizationNoun

Alternative meanings: order; orderliness; organization; proper arrangement of things
Pronunciation: ka-HOO-sai
Root and affixes: From husay, related to putting things in order, arranging, or settling something.
Variants or conjugations: husay; kahusay sa mga butang
Related words and expressions: command; instruction; request; fulfill; arrange
Meaning and usage notes: Kahusay works best for order as organization or an orderly state. For an order or command, use sugo or mando. For a purchase order, pedido or order may appear in modern contexts.

arrangementbasic vocabularyorderorderlinessorganization

Example 1

Ganahan ko sa kahusay sa imong kwarto.

I like the orderliness of your room.

Example 2

Importante ang kahusay sa trabaho.

Order and organization are important at work.

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Panagway

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

aspect; appearance; lookNoun

Alternative meanings: appearance; visual aspect; the way someone or something looks
Pronunciation: pa-nag-WAI
Root and affixes: Related to dagway, which can mean face, form, appearance, or aspect.
Variants or conjugations: dagway
Related words and expressions: appearance; look; face; form
Meaning and usage notes: Panagway usually focuses on visible appearance. Dagway can also be used, but it has broader meanings depending on context.

appearanceaspectbasic vocabularydescription

Example 1

Nindot ang iyang panagway karon.

His/her appearance looks good today.

Example 2

Nausab ang panagway sa lugar.

The appearance of the place changed.

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