Qualities & Descriptions – Page 15

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

libre

English

free / available / free of chargeadjective

Alternative meanings: Not occupied, limited, or controlled; it can also mean free of charge depending on context.
Pronunciation: LIB-reh
Root and affixes: Loanword used in Cebuano from Spanish libre.
Variants or conjugations: gawasnon, walay bayad
Related words and expressions: outside, freedom, available, time, payment
Meaning and usage notes: Libre can mean free, available, or free of charge. To clearly say without cost, walay bayad is also used.

availablebasicfreequality

Example 1

Libre ka ba karong hapon?

Are you free this afternoon?

Example 2

Libre ang pagkaon karon.

The food is free today.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

lain-lain

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

diverse / varied / variousadjective

Alternative meanings: Having different kinds, forms, or types; varied or various.
Pronunciation: lah-een LAH-een
Root and affixes: Reduplication of lain, meaning different or another.
Variants or conjugations: lainlain
Related words and expressions: different, various, assorted, kinds
Meaning and usage notes: Used for things that are varied, different, or of several kinds.

basicdescriptionqualityvaried

Example 1

Lain-lain ang ilang mga gusto.

Their tastes are diverse.

Example 2

Adunay lain-lain nga klase sa pagkaon.

There are various kinds of food.

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sikat

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English

popularadjective

Alternative meanings: Known, famous, or widely liked by many people; something or someone that stands out among people.
Pronunciation: see-KAHT
Root and affixes: Word used for popular, famous, or well-known; it can also be associated with standing out or shining depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: ilado; popular
Related words and expressions: ilado = known / recognized`nbantog = famous`ntanyag = recognized / notable`npamoso = famous
Meaning and usage notes: Used for people, places, songs, food, trends, or things that many people know or like. For “popular” meaning of the people or mass-oriented, pangmasa may fit depending on context.

famousknownpopulartrend

Example 1

Sikat kaayo siya sa among lugar.

He/she is very popular in our area.

Example 2

Sikat nga kanta kini.

This is a popular song.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

presensya

Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships Qualities & Descriptions

English

presencenoun

Alternative meanings: The state of being present in a place; it can also refer to attendance or to the impression someone makes by being there.
Pronunciation: preh-SEN-syah
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish presencia; also seen as presensiya.
Variants or conjugations: presensiya
Related words and expressions: anaa = to be present / to exist
pagdalo = attendance
atubangan = front / in the presence of someone
wala = absence / not there
Meaning and usage notes: Used for physical presence, attendance at an event, or the feeling that someone is nearby.

attendancebeing presentnearnesspresence

Example 1

Importante ang imong presensya.

Your presence is important.

Example 2

Nabati nako ang iyang presensya sa kwarto.

I felt his or her presence in the room.

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pribado

Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions Technology & Information

English

privateadjective

Alternative meanings: Personal, not public, reserved for a person or group, or not accessible to everyone.
Pronunciation: pree-BAH-doh
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish privado; used for personal, secret, reserved, or non-public things.
Variants or conjugations: personal; praybit
Related words and expressions: publiko = public`npersonal = personal`nsekreto = secret`nkinaugalingon = own / individual
Meaning and usage notes: Used for private life, a private place, private school, private information, or non-public matters.

non-publicpersonalprivatereserved

Example 1

Pribado kini nga impormasyon.

This information is private.

Example 2

Nag-eskwela siya sa pribado nga eskwelahan.

He/she studies at a private school.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

natural

Basic Vocabulary Nature & Weather Qualities & Descriptions

English

naturaladjective

Alternative meanings: Belonging to nature, not artificial, or considered normal depending on context.
Pronunciation: nah-too-RAHL
Root and affixes: Loanword used in Bisaya for natural or normal. Kinaiyanhon is used for something related to nature.
Variants or conjugations: kinaiyanhon; kinaiyahanon
Related words and expressions: kinaiyahan = nature`nkinaiya = nature / character`nnormal = normal`ntinuod = true / real
Meaning and usage notes: “Natural” can mean normal or belonging to nature. For a more ecological or nature-related nuance, “kinaiyanhon” may be more precise.

naturalnaturenormalnot artificial

Example 1

Natural ra kana.

That is natural / normal.

Example 2

Ganahan ko sa natural nga pagkaon.

I like natural food.

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ipahayag

Actions & States Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

to expressverb

Alternative meanings: To show, state, or communicate an idea, feeling, opinion, or information clearly.
Pronunciation: ee-pah-HAH-yahg
Root and affixes: Related to pahayag, meaning statement, expression, or announcement.
Variants or conjugations: mopahayag; magpahayag; pahayag
Related words and expressions: pahayag = statement or expression`nsulti = to say / to speak`ngibati = felt feeling`nopinyon = opinion
Meaning and usage notes: Used to express feelings, opinions, ideas, concerns, or information in speech or writing.

communicateexpressfeelingsopinion

Example 1

Ipahayag ang imong gibati.

Express what you feel.

Example 2

Gusto ko ipahayag ang akong opinyon.

I want to express my opinion.

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Lisod

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

difficult; hard; complicatedadjective

Alternative meanings: Difficult; hard; complicated; something that is hard to do, understand, solve, or endure.
Pronunciation: LEE-sohd
Root and affixes: Common word for difficulty or complexity.
Variants or conjugations: lisora; kalisod; lisod kaayo
Related words and expressions: sayon; problem; trial; difficulty; heavy
Meaning and usage notes: Lisod is used for difficult tasks, problems, situations, classes, or emotions. Kalisod means difficulty.

adjectiveclasscomplicateddifficultdifficultyhardproblem

Example 1

Lisod kini nga trabaho.

This work is difficult.

Example 2

Lisod sabton ang leksyon.

The lesson is hard to understand.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Lahi

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

different / distinctadjective

Alternative meanings: different
distinct
other
not the same
Pronunciation: LAH-hee
Root and affixes: Base form: lahi. It is used for distinct, different, or another kind of thing or person.
Variants or conjugations: lahi = distinct / different
lain = other / different, depending on context
lahi nga klase = different kind
lahi-lahi = different / varied
dili pareho = not the same
Related words and expressions: other/different
same
kind/class
form
one
many
Meaning and usage notes: “Lahi” is very common for distinct or different. “Lain” can also mean other or different, but it changes slightly depending on the sentence.

basic wordscomparisondescriptiondifferentdistinctnot the sameother

Example 1

Lahi kini sa uban.

This is different from the others.

Example 2

Lahi ang iyang porma.

Its form is different.

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Kalidad

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Qualities & Descriptions

English

qualitynoun

Alternative meanings: quality
degree of excellence
level
type or kind
characteristic
value of something
Pronunciation: kah-lee-DAHD
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish “calidad”. It is used for the level, kind, or degree of excellence of people, products, materials, or services.
Variants or conjugations: dekalidad = high quality
maayong kalidad = good quality
ubos nga kalidad = low quality
kalidades = various types or kinds
klase = class or type
Related words and expressions: produkto = product
presyo = price
maayo = good
serbisyo = service
klase = class or type
Meaning and usage notes: “Kalidad” is the direct form for quality. To say “good quality,” common forms are “maayong kalidad” or “dekalidad”.

excellencelevelproductqualityservicevalue

Example 1

Maayo ang kalidad sa produkto.

The quality of the product is good.

Example 2

Nangita ko og dekalidad nga serbisyo.

I am looking for quality service.

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Kultural

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Qualities & Descriptions Society & Community

English

culturaladjective

Alternative meanings: Cultural; related to culture, customs, art, traditions, or the identity of a community.
Pronunciation: kool-too-RAHL
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish/English “cultural,” adapted as kultural.
Variants or conjugations: kultura; kulturang; pangkultura
Related words and expressions: kultura; tradition; art; community; history
Meaning and usage notes: Kultural is used in modern and formal contexts. Pangkultura can also be used for “cultural” in expressions such as cultural event.

adjectiveartcommunityculturalcultureidentitytradition

Example 1

Aduna silay kultural nga kalihokan.

They have a cultural activity.

Example 2

Importante ang kultural nga identidad.

Cultural identity is important.

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Kulang

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Numbers & Quantities Qualities & Descriptions

English

lack; lacking; insufficientnoun / adjective / verb

Alternative meanings: Lack; shortage; not enough of something; incomplete or insufficient.
Pronunciation: KOO-lahng
Root and affixes: Root: kulang. Related forms: nagkulang, kakulangan, kulangan.
Variants or conjugations: nagkulang; kakulangan; kulangan; kulang pa
Related words and expressions: panginahanglan; wala; little; need; excess
Meaning and usage notes: Kulang is used for lack of quantity, time, money, information, or something needed. For “fault” as error or blame, sayop or sala may fit depending on context.

basic wordsinsufficientlacklackingneedquantityshortage

Example 1

Kulang ang kwarta.

There is not enough money.

Example 2

Kulang pa ang oras.

There is still not enough time.

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