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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Pangklasipikasyon

English

Classificatory; qualifying.adjective

Pronunciation

pang-klah-see-pee-kah-SYON

Root and affixes

From “klasipikasyon” = classification, with the relational prefix “pang-”.

Meaning and usage notes

Can be used for tests, rounds, criteria, or systems that classify items or participants.

Education & Learning
Example 1

Kini usa ka pangklasipikasyon nga eksaminasyon.

This is a qualifying exam.

Example 2

Ang sistema pangklasipikasyon sa datos importante.

The data classification system is important.

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Tig-imprinta

English

Printer; printing worker.noun

Pronunciation

tig-im-PRIN-tah

Root and affixes

From “tig-” = person who does an action + “imprinta” = to print/printing press.

Meaning and usage notes

For the person, use “tig-imprinta” or “tig-print”; for the machine, “printer” or “makina sa pag-print” is usually used.

Work & Professions
Example 1

Ang tig-imprinta nag-andam sa mga dokumento.

The printer/printing worker prepared the documents.

Example 2

Naguba ang printer sa opisina.

The office printer broke down.

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Ikono

English

Icon.noun

Pronunciation

ee-KOH-noh

Root and affixes

Loanword adapted from “icon”.

Meaning and usage notes

Can be used for digital icons, cultural symbols, or highly representative people.

Technology & Information
Example 1

I-klik ang ikono sa aplikasyon.

Click the app icon.

Example 2

Usa siya ka ikono sa musika.

He/she is a music icon.

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Interface

English

Interface.noun

Pronunciation

IN-ter-face

Root and affixes

Loanword from English “interface”, used in technology and computing.

Meaning and usage notes

Used mainly in technology for user interfaces, apps, websites, or connections between systems.

Technology & Information
Example 1

Sayun gamiton ang interface sa aplikasyon.

The app interface is easy to use.

Example 2

Giusab nila ang interface sa website.

They changed the website interface.

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Transgeniko

English

Transgenic; genetically modified.adjective/noun

Pronunciation

trans-heh-NEE-koh

Root and affixes

Loanword adapted from “transgenic”, used in science and technology.

Meaning and usage notes

Can refer to genetically modified plants, foods, animals, or organisms.

Nature & Weather
Example 1

Ang mais transgeniko gigamit sa pipila ka uma.

Transgenic corn is used on some farms.

Example 2

Nagdebate sila bahin sa transgeniko nga pagkaon.

They debated about genetically modified food.

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Imbestigasyon

English

Investigation; inquiry.noun

Pronunciation

im-bes-tee-gah-SYON

Root and affixes

Loanword adapted from “investigation”, used in formal and legal contexts.

Meaning and usage notes

“Imbestigasyon” is common for police, legal, or formal investigations; “pagsusi” can be a more general review or examination.

Government, Politics & Law
Example 1

Nagsugod na ang imbestigasyon sa kaso.

The investigation of the case has already started.

Example 2

Nagkinahanglan sila og dugang nga kasayuran para sa imbestigasyon.

They need more information for the investigation.

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Katukma

English

Accuracy; exactness.noun

Pronunciation

kah-TOOK-mah

Root and affixes

From “tukma” = exact/correct, with the nominal prefix “ka-” to form a quality.

Meaning and usage notes

“Katukma” is used for accuracy or precision in data, answers, measurements, or information.

Qualities & Descriptions
Example 1

Importante ang katukma sa impormasyon.

The accuracy of the information is important.

Example 2

Gisusi nila ang katukma sa tubag.

They checked the accuracy of the answer.

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Kwantitatibo

English

Quantitative.adjective

Pronunciation

kwan-tee-tah-TEE-boh

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from cuantitativo/quantitative.

Meaning and usage notes

Used in research, statistics, education, data analysis, and measurements.

Education & Learning / Numbers & Quantities / Technology & Information
Example 1

Kwantitatibo ang ilang pamaagi sa pagpanukiduki.

Their research method is quantitative.

Example 2

Nagkinahanglan kini og kwantitatibo nga datos.

This requires quantitative data.

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Gipahibalo

English

Announced.adjective/participle

Pronunciation

gee-pah-hee-BAH-loh

Root and affixes

From pahibalo, to notify or inform; gipahibalo, announced or informed.

Meaning and usage notes

Gipahibalo is natural for announced or informed; gi-anunsyo is closer to formally announced.

Technology & Information, Actions & States
Example 1

Gipahibalo na ang resulta sa miting.

The result of the meeting has already been announced.

Example 2

Gi-anunsyo nila ang bag-ong proyekto.

They announced the new project.

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Magpabag-o pag-ayo

English

To revolutionize.verb

Pronunciation

mag-pah-bag-OH pag AH-yoh

Root and affixes

Pabag-o means to make change or renew; pag-ayo intensifies the idea of greatly or deeply.

Meaning and usage notes

Used for major changes in technology, society, business, ideas, or methods.

Actions & States / Technology & Information / Society & Community
Example 1

Kini nga teknolohiya magpabag-o pag-ayo sa industriya.

This technology will revolutionize the industry.

Example 2

Nagdala siya og dakong kausaban sa sistema.

He transformed the system radically.

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Multimedia

English

Multimedia.noun/adjective

Pronunciation

mul-tee-MEE-dee-uh

Root and affixes

Loanword used in technology, education, and communication.

Meaning and usage notes

Used for digital content, presentations, education, communication, and entertainment.

Technology & Information / Art, Culture & Entertainment / Education & Learning
Example 1

Naghimo sila og multimedia nga presentasyon.

They made a multimedia presentation.

Example 2

Ang kurso naggamit og multimedia nga materyales.

The course uses multimedia materials.

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Chat

English

chatnoun

Pronunciation

CHAT

Meaning and usage notes

Used for digital conversations through messaging apps, social networks, or online platforms.

Technology & Information
Example 1

Nag-chat mi kagabii.

We chatted last night.

Example 2

Ipadala ang mensahe sa chat.

Send the message through chat.

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