Qualities & Descriptions – Page 16

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Kasamtangan

English

current / presentadjective / noun

Alternative meanings: current
present
ongoing
existing now
of the moment
current situation
Pronunciation: kah-sam-TAHNG-ahn
Root and affixes: Used to describe something that belongs to the present moment or is currently happening.
Variants or conjugations: kasamtangang = current / present before a noun
sa kasamtangan = currently / for now
karon = now / today / current depending on context
sa pagkakaron = currently / at the moment
presente = present, direct loanword depending on context
Related words and expressions: karon = now
unya = then / later
sunod = next
kahimtang = situation
panahon = time or period
Meaning and usage notes: Use “kasamtangan” for actual in the Spanish sense of current/present. Be careful: it does not mean “real” like English “actual”; for real/true, use forms like “tinuod” or “kamatuoran”.

currentmomentnowongoingpresenttime

Example 1

Unsa ang kasamtangan nga kahimtang?

What is the current situation?

Example 2

Sa kasamtangan, busy pa ko.

Currently, I am still busy.

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Kondisyon

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

conditionnoun

Alternative meanings: condition
state
situation
requirement or circumstance
Pronunciation: kohn-dees-YOHN
Root and affixes: Base form: kondisyon. It is a common loanword used for condition, state, or requirement depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: kondisyon = condition / state
kahimtang = state / situation / condition
kondisyon sa lawas = physical or health condition
kinahanglanon = requirement or need
sitwasyon = situation
Related words and expressions: state/condition
situation
requirement/need
illness/pain
good/well
law
Meaning and usage notes: “Kondisyon” is very useful for condition in general. For the state or situation of someone or something, “kahimtang” can also sound natural.

basic wordscircumstanceconditiondescriptionrequirementsituationstate

Example 1

Maayo ang iyang kondisyon.

His or her condition is good.

Example 2

Unsa ang kondisyon sa trabaho?

What is the condition of the work?

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Kapasidad

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions Technology & Information

English

capacity; ability; capabilitynoun

Alternative meanings: Capacity; ability; capability to do something. It can also refer to the amount or limit something can contain or support.
Pronunciation: kah-pah-see-DAHD
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish “capacidad,” adapted as kapasidad.
Variants or conjugations: abilidad; katakus; kaya; kapasidad sa
Related words and expressions: abilidad; katakus; strength; knowledge; level
Meaning and usage notes: Kapasidad is used in modern contexts. For personal skill, abilidad or katakus can also be used; for “being able to do something,” kaya often fits.

abilitybasic wordscapabilitycapacitylevellimitsystem

Example 1

Aduna siyay kapasidad sa pagpangulo.

He/She has the ability to lead.

Example 2

Dako ang kapasidad sa kwarto.

The room has a large capacity.

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Kahimoan

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

possibilitynoun

Alternative meanings: possibility
potential
possible option
probability
something that can happen
accomplishment or result depending on context
Pronunciation: kah-hee-MOO-ahn
Root and affixes: From the root “himo”, meaning to do, make, become, or produce. “Kahimoan” can express possibility, capacity to happen, or potential.
Variants or conjugations: mahimo = possible / can / can be done
posible = possible
posibilidad = possibility, direct loanword depending on context
may kahimoan = there is a possibility
walay kahimoan = there is no possibility
Related words and expressions: posible = possible
mahimo = can / can be done
himo = make/do
opportunidad = opportunity
pili = option or choose
Meaning and usage notes: “Kahimoan” works well for possibility as potential or the chance that something may happen. In everyday conversation, “mahimo” is often used for “can be / it is possible”.

canfutureoptionpossibilitypotentialprobability

Example 1

Adunay kahimoan nga moulan ugma.

There is a possibility that it will rain tomorrow.

Example 2

Walay kahimoan nga mahuman kini karon.

There is no possibility that this will be finished today.

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Modelo

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

English

model; pattern; examplenoun

Alternative meanings: Model; pattern; example; design or reference that is followed or imitated.
Pronunciation: mo-DEH-loh
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish/English “modelo/model,” used in modern contexts.
Variants or conjugations: modelo nga; panig-ingnan; sumbanan
Related words and expressions: panig-ingnan; sumbanan; design; mold; style
Meaning and usage notes: Modelo is used in modern contexts for model, design, or type. For “role model,” panig-ingnan or sumbanan may sound more native depending on the sentence.

basic wordsdesignexamplemodelpatternreferencetype

Example 1

Kini ang modelo sa bag-ong balay.

This is the model of the new house.

Example 2

Maayo siya nga modelo sa kabataan.

He/She is a good role model for the youth.

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Espesyal

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships Qualities & Descriptions

English

specialadjective

Alternative meanings: Special; distinct; important; having particular value or different treatment.
Pronunciation: es-PES-yahl
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish/English “especial/special,” adapted as espesyal.
Variants or conjugations: espesyal nga; labi; talagsaon
Related words and expressions: importante; pinili; mahal; talagsaon; lahi
Meaning and usage notes: Espesyal is very common in modern contexts. Talagsaon can be used for something rare, unique, or extraordinary, depending on the meaning.

adjectivedistinctimportantlovespecialuniquevalue

Example 1

Espesyal ka para nako.

You are special to me.

Example 2

Aduna koy espesyal nga regalo.

I have a special gift.

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Kusog

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

strength / forcenoun / adjective

Alternative meanings: strength
force
energy
vigor
power
intensity
Pronunciation: KOO-sog
Root and affixes: Base form: kusog. It can name strength or energy, and it can also describe something strong, intense, or powerful depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: makusog = strong / powerful / vigorous
kusgan = strong, mighty, or sturdy
kinakusgan = strongest
puwersa = force, especially physical or literal force
pwersa = variant of puwersa
Related words and expressions: puwersa = force
baskog = strong or vigorous
kusgan = strong
lig-on = sturdy or firm
gahum = power
Meaning and usage notes: “Kusog” is very useful because it covers physical strength, energy, power, and intensity. For “force” in a physical/technical sense, “puwersa” also fits.

energyforcepowerstrengthstrongvigor

Example 1

Daghan siya og kusog.

He/She has a lot of strength.

Example 2

Kusog kaayo ang hangin.

The wind is very strong.

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Ipasiugda

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Qualities & Descriptions

English

highlight / emphasizeverb

Alternative meanings: highlight
emphasize
stress
point out
promote
bring attention to
Pronunciation: ee-pah-see-OOG-dah
Root and affixes: Related root: pasiugda. It is used to promote, advance, or give emphasis to an idea, point, or matter.
Variants or conjugations: pasiugda = promote or advance
pagpasiugda = emphasis, promotion, or advocacy
napasiugda = was highlighted or emphasized
molabaw = stand out / excel
labaw = surpass, be more, or stand out
Related words and expressions: labaw = stand out or surpass
bantog = famous or prominent
talagsaon = unique or special
lahi = different
importante = important
Meaning and usage notes: Use “ipasiugda” when destacar means to highlight or emphasize something. If you mean that a person or thing stands out among others, “molabaw” or “labaw” may fit better.

emphasizehighlightimportantpromotestand outstress

Example 1

Ipasiugda nato ang importante nga punto.

Let us highlight the important point.

Example 2

Milabaw siya sa klase.

He/She stood out in class.

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Talagsaon

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

uniqueadjective

Alternative meanings: unique
rare
special
extraordinary
uncommon
singular
Pronunciation: tah-lag-SAH-on
Root and affixes: From “talagsa”, which expresses rarity or low frequency. “Talagsaon” describes something rare, special, singular, or uncommon.
Variants or conjugations: talagsa = seldom / rarely
talagsaon uyamot = very unique / extremely rare
bugtong = sole, lone, or only child depending on context
dili komun = not common
ekstraordinaryo = extraordinary
Related words and expressions: bugtong = sole or only
lahi = different
espesyal = special
pangitaon = scarce or hard to find
usa = one
Meaning and usage notes: Use “talagsaon” for unique in the sense of special, rare, or singular. Use “bugtong” when you mean sole/only one/only child.

extraordinaryraresingularspecialuncommonunique

Example 1

Talagsaon kaayo kini nga higayon.

This moment is very unique/special.

Example 2

Bugtong anak siya.

He/She is an only child.

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Posible

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

possibleadjective

Alternative meanings: possible
probable
feasible
able to happen
able to be done
Pronunciation: poh-SEEB-leh
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish “posible”. It is used for something that can happen, exist, or be done.
Variants or conjugations: mahimo = possible / can / can be done
puwede = possible / allowed / can
imposible = impossible
kung mahimo = if possible
posibleng = possible before a noun
Related words and expressions: mahimo = can be done or possible
puwede = can or allowed
imposible = impossible
hitabo = happen
himo = make/do
Meaning and usage notes: “Posible” is clear and direct. In everyday conversation, “mahimo” and “puwede” are very useful for saying “can,” “possible,” or “can be done”.

abilitycanfeasibleoptionpossibleprobable

Example 1

Posible nga mahitabo kini.

It is possible that this will happen.

Example 2

Kung mahimo, tabangi ko.

If possible, help me.

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Lahi

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

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.

comparisondescriptiondifferentdistinctdiverseother

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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Kaayo

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Qualities & Descriptions

English

so; very; muchadverb / intensifier

Alternative meanings: So; very; much. Used to intensify adjectives, emotions, or states.
Pronunciation: kah-AH-yoh
Root and affixes: Common intensifier form in Cebuano/Bisaya.
Variants or conjugations: kaayo ka; kaayong
Related words and expressions: labihan; sobra; ka; gyud
Meaning and usage notes: Kaayo covers “so” when used as an intensifier, as in “so beautiful.” For “as... as...” comparisons, Cebuano often uses a structure like sama ka... sa..., depending on the phrase.

adverbbasic wordsintensifiermuchqualitysovery

Example 1

Nindot kaayo.

It is very beautiful / It is so beautiful.

Example 2

Nalipay kaayo ko.

I am very happy / I am so happy.

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