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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

May animu

English

conscious; aware; aware of somethingadjective / expression

Alternative meanings: conscious; aware; mentally awake; having consciousness; aware of something depending on context
Pronunciation: my AH-nee-moo
Root and affixes: Animu means consciousness or awareness. May animu literally indicates that someone has consciousness or is conscious.
Variants or conjugations: animu; may himungaya; nahibalo; nasayod; mahunahunaon
Related words and expressions: mind; knowledge; awareness; awake; body
Meaning and usage notes: May animu works for conscious in the sense of not being unconscious. For aware of something, use nahibalo or nasayod. For conscientious or thoughtful, mahunahunaon can be used.

conscious, awareness, knowledge

Example 1

May animu pa siya sa dihang gidala sa ospital.

He or she was still conscious when taken to the hospital.

Example 2

Nahibalo siya sa iyang gibuhat.

He or she is aware of what was done.

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Bati

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

English

to perceive / to feelverb / adjective depending on stress

Alternative meanings: to perceive
to feel
to hear
to notice through the senses
to experience a sensation
to feel an emotion
to become aware through perception
ugly or bad, with different stress
Pronunciation: BAH-tee / bah-TEE
Root and affixes: Bati can work as a perception root: to feel, hear, or perceive. Forms like mabati, gibati, mibati, and pamati express nuances of perception, sensation, or listening.
Variants or conjugations: bati = to perceive / to feel / to hear
mabati = can be perceived / can be felt / perceivable
gibati = was felt / experienced / suffered
mibati = felt / perceived
pagbati = feeling / emotion / sensation
pamati = listen / feel / pay attention
panimati = sense / perception / sensation
makamatikod = detect / notice / become aware
Related words and expressions: matyag = observe / detect / perceive
makamatikod = detect / notice
pamati = listen / feel
labaw = sense / sensation, depending on context
hunahuna = thought
emosyon = emotion
tingog = sound / voice
Meaning and usage notes: Use bati to perceive or feel something through the senses. To detect or notice a specific signal, makamatikod may be more precise. Note: bati can also mean ugly or bad with a different stress.

emotionfeelhearnoticeperceivesensationsenses

Example 1

Mabati nimo ang kainit sa adlaw.

You can feel the heat of the sun.

Example 2

Gibati niya ang kasubo sa balita.

He/She felt sadness because of the news.

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Birtwal

Education & Learning Qualities & Descriptions Technology & Information

English

virtual; online; digitaladjective

Alternative meanings: virtual; online; digital; remote; done through the internet or technology
Pronunciation: BIRT-wahl
Root and affixes: Modern loanword from virtual, adapted as birtwal or birtuwal. In everyday use, virtual also appears directly.
Variants or conjugations: birtuwal; virtual; online; on the internet; digital
Related words and expressions: internet; computer; technology; online; digital
Meaning and usage notes: Birtwal is used for events, meetings, or activities done online. Virtual can also be used directly, especially in modern technology contexts.

virtual, online, digital

Example 1

Birtwal ang among miting karon.

Our meeting today is virtual.

Example 2

Miapil siya sa birtwal nga klase.

He or she joined a virtual class.

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Profile

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships Qualities & Descriptions Technology & Information Work & Professions

English

profilenoun

Alternative meanings: profile
digital profile
user profile
professional profile
short description
data summary
main characteristics
side view of the face
Pronunciation: PRO-file
Root and affixes: Profile is a modern English loanword. In digital contexts it is used for user or account information; for appearance or face it relates to dagway.
Variants or conjugations: profile = profile / digital profile / descriptive summary
perfil = profile, Spanish loanword in modern contexts
user profile = user profile
professional profile = professional profile
dagway = face / appearance
dagway sa kilid = profile or side view of the face
personal nga impormasyon = personal information
Related words and expressions: dagway = face / appearance
impormasyon = information
account = account
user = user
larawan = image / portrait
trabaho = work
resume = resume / professional summary
Meaning and usage notes: Use profile for digital, professional, or descriptive profiles. If you mean the side view of the face, you can say dagway sa kilid or explain it as a side view.

accountdescriptiondigital profilefaceprofessionalprofileuser

Example 1

I-update ang imong profile sa website.

Update your profile on the website.

Example 2

Nindot ang iyang dagway sa kilid.

His or her side profile looks nice.

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Tono

Art, Culture & Entertainment Qualities & Descriptions Technology & Information

English

tone; pitch; tunenoun

Alternative meanings: tone; pitch; tone of voice; musical tone; tune or intonation depending on context
Pronunciation: TOH-noh
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish tono. It is used for tone, pitch, or tune. For voice or sound, the related native word is tingog.
Variants or conjugations: tingog; tunog; tono sa tingog; tono sa musika
Related words and expressions: voice; music; song; sound; hearing
Meaning and usage notes: Tono is understood as tone or pitch. For tone of voice, tono sa tingog can be used. If talking about a shade of color, another construction may be needed depending on context.

tone, voice, music

Example 1

Usba ang tono sa imong tingog.

Change the tone of your voice.

Example 2

Hataas ang tono sa kanta.

The song has a high pitch.

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nihit

Basic Vocabulary Numbers & Quantities Qualities & Descriptions

English

scarce; rare; limitedadjective

Alternative meanings: Existing in small quantity, not abundant, or difficult to find.
Pronunciation: NEE-hit
Root and affixes: Nihit is used to express scarcity or rarity.
Variants or conjugations: nihit; kulang; gamay; not many
Related words and expressions: lacking; enough; many; little; shortage
Meaning and usage notes: Nihit fits scarce or rare best. Kulang is more often used for insufficient or lacking something.

adjectivefewlimitedquantityrarescarce

Example 1

Nihit ang tubig sa maong lugar.

Water is scarce in that place.

Example 2

Nihit na kaayo kini nga matang sa tanom.

This kind of plant is now very rare.

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Pangnegosyo

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Qualities & Descriptions Society & Community Work & Professions

English

business / corporateadjective

Alternative meanings: business
corporate
commercial
entrepreneurial
related to a company
related to trade
business-oriented
Pronunciation: pang-neh-GOS-yoh
Root and affixes: Pangnegosyo comes from negosyo, meaning business or company. The prefix pang- indicates relation, use, or purpose: something for business or related to business.
Variants or conjugations: pangnegosyo = business / corporate / commercial
negosyo = business / enterprise
kompaniya = company
korporasyon = corporation
patigayon = trade / business
bisnis = business, modern loanword
negosyante = businessperson / merchant
Related words and expressions: negosyo = business / company
kompaniya = company
trabaho = work
merkado = market
kwarta = money
kapital = capital
baligya = sell / sale
Meaning and usage notes: Use pangnegosyo for business, corporate, or commercial. If you mean the company as an entity, negosyo can mean business and kompaniya can mean company.

businesscommercialcompanycorporateenterprisemarketwork

Example 1

Kinahanglan nato og klaro nga plano pangnegosyo.

We need a clear business plan.

Example 2

Nagtuon siya og kurso pangnegosyo.

He/She is studying a business course.

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klimatiko

Basic Vocabulary Nature & Weather Qualities & Descriptions

English

climatic; climate-relatedadjective

Alternative meanings: Related to climate, atmospheric conditions, or changes in climate.
Pronunciation: klee-MAH-tee-koh
Root and affixes: Borrowed/adapted from climático/climatic. Related to klima, climate.
Variants or conjugations: klimatiko; klima; climate-related
Related words and expressions: climate; weather; rain; heat; environment
Meaning and usage notes: Used in expressions like climate change or climatic conditions. For climate in general, use klima or panahon depending on context.

adjectiveclimateclimate-relatedclimaticnature

Example 1

Dakong problema ang kausaban klimatiko.

Climate change is a big problem.

Example 2

Nag-usab ang mga kondisyon klimatiko.

The climatic conditions are changing.

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Solar

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

English

solaradjective

Alternative meanings: solar
related to the sun
of the sun
solar energy
solar system
sunlight
produced by the sun
Pronunciation: SOH-lar
Root and affixes: Solar is a modern loanword used for scientific or technical concepts. The related native word is adlaw, meaning sun or day.
Variants or conjugations: solar = solar / related to the sun
sa adlaw = of the sun / related to the sun
adlaw = sun / day
enerhiyang solar = solar energy
panel solar = solar panel
sistema solar = solar system
pang-adlaw = for daytime / day-use, not always technical solar
Related words and expressions: adlaw = sun / day
kahayag = light
init = heat / hot
enerhiya = energy
panel = panel
sistema = system
kalibotan = world / earth
Meaning and usage notes: Use solar for technology, science, or solar energy. If Spanish solar means a plot of land or lot, the translation would be a different entry, such as lote or yuta, not solar.

naturesolarsolar energysolar systemsunsunlighttechnology

Example 1

Naggamit sila og enerhiyang solar sa balay.

They use solar energy at home.

Example 2

Ang adlaw mao ang sentro sa sistema solar.

The sun is the center of the solar system.

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Pahinungdanon

Actions & States Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

to emphasize / to highlightverb

Alternative meanings: to emphasize; to highlight; to stress; to give importance to; to underscore an idea; to single out as important
Pronunciation: pah-hee-noong-DAH-non
Root and affixes: It comes from hinungdan, cause, reason, or importance, with affixes that form the idea of making something important or emphasizing it. It can also relate to pagpasiugda when talking about promoting or highlighting a cause.
Variants or conjugations: pahinungdanon; ipahinungdan; pagpahinungdan; hatagan og gibug-aton; ipasiugda; i-highlight
Related words and expressions: hinungdan = cause or reason; gibug-aton = weight or emphasis; importante = important; ipasiugda = promote or highlight; markahan = mark; lantawon = look at
Meaning and usage notes: Pahinungdanon fits best when resaltar means to emphasize or give importance to an idea. To highlight text with color on a computer, i-highlight or markahan may sound more natural. For standing out by itself, molutaw or mutampok may fit depending on context.

emphasisemphasizehighlightimportancestressunderscore

Example 1

Pahinungdanon nato ang labing importante nga punto.

Let us emphasize the most important point.

Example 2

Gusto niya pahinungdanon ang papel sa edukasyon.

They want to highlight the role of education.

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Malipayon

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Qualities & Descriptions

English

happy / joyfuladjective

Alternative meanings: happy; joyful; glad; cheerful; content; full of joy or satisfaction
Pronunciation: mah-lee-PAH-yohn
Root and affixes: It comes from the root lipay, happiness, joy, or being glad. Malipayon describes someone or something happy. Kalipay means happiness, and nalipay means became glad or was happy.
Variants or conjugations: malipayon; lipay; nalipay; kalipay; malipayong; malipayon kaayo; sadya
Related words and expressions: kalipay = happiness; lipay = happy or to be glad; nalipay = became glad or happy; sadya = cheerful or lively; subo = sad; malipayong adlaw = happy day
Meaning and usage notes: Malipayon is a clear form for happy or joyful. Lipay can also be used as happy or glad, and nalipay often expresses that someone became happy because of something. For happy birthday, use malipayong adlaw nga natawhan.

cheerfulemotiongladhappinesshappyjoyful

Example 1

Malipayon kaayo siya karon.

They are very happy today.

Example 2

Malipayon nga adlaw nga natawhan!

Happy birthday!

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Igo

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Numbers & Quantities Qualities & Descriptions

English

enough; fit; sufficeadjective / verb / adverb depending on context

Pronunciation: EE-goh
Root and affixes: Base form: igo. As an adjective or adverb it expresses sufficiency; as a verb it can mean to fit, reach, or be enough. Common forms: maigo or muigo = fit/be enough; igo ra = just enough.
Meaning and usage notes: Use igo when something is enough or sufficient. For physically fitting into a space, maigo or muigo often sounds natural: Dili mi maigo sa sakyanan = We do not fit in the car. For “fit” as match or be suitable, sibo or angay may be better.

enoughfitfit intoquantitysizespacesufficesufficient

Example 1

Dili tang tanan maigo sa sakyanan.

We will not all fit in the car.

Example 2

Igo ra ang kwarta para sa pagkaon.

The money is just enough for the food.

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