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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Panglingaw-lingaw

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recreationaladjective

Pronunciation: pang-li-NGAW-li-NGAW
Root and affixes: From lingaw, fun or entertainment, duplicated to express recreation or light activity.
Meaning and usage notes: Panglingaw-lingaw works for recreational activities. Pangrekreasyon can also be used as a technical borrowed form.

entertainmentfunleisure

Example 1

Adunay panglingaw-lingaw nga kalihokan sa parke.

There is a recreational activity in the park.

Example 2

Importante ang panglingaw-lingaw nga oras sa mga bata.

Recreational time is important for children.

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Trik

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tricknoun

Pronunciation: TRIK
Root and affixes: Borrowed from English trick, adapted as trik.
Meaning and usage notes: Trik is used for tricks in games, magic, or practical tips. Limbong emphasizes deception; paagi can mean method or way.

magicmethodskill

Example 1

Kabalo siya og usa ka trik sa kard.

He or she knows a card trick.

Example 2

Kini nga paagi usa ka maayo nga trik.

This method is a good trick.

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Komidya

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jokenoun

Pronunciation: ko-MID-ya
Root and affixes: Related to comedy; used for humor, joke, or something funny depending on context.
Meaning and usage notes: Komidya can refer to humor or comedy. For joke in everyday speech, joke or kataw-anan nga istorya can also be used.

humorjokelaughter

Example 1

Nagsulti siya og komidya nga nakakatawa.

He or she told a funny joke.

Example 2

Dili ko kasabot sa iyang joke.

I did not understand his or her joke.

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Mangkukulam

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sorcerer / witch doctornoun

Pronunciation: mang-ku-ku-LAM
Root and affixes: A term used for a person associated with kulam, spell or witchcraft.
Meaning and usage notes: Mangkukulam often means sorcerer or witch. Mananambal can mean traditional healer and is not necessarily negative.

magicsupernaturalwitchcraft

Example 1

Giingon nila nga mangkukulam siya.

They say he is a witch doctor or sorcerer.

Example 2

Sa sugilanon, adunay mangkukulam sa baryo.

In the story, there is a sorcerer in the village.

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Paglangoy

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swimmingnoun

Pronunciation: pag-LA-ngoy
Root and affixes: From langoy, to swim, with pag- forming an action noun.
Meaning and usage notes: Paglangoy refers to the act or activity of swimming. It can also be used for swimming as a sport.

poolsportwater

Example 1

Ganahan siya sa paglangoy.

He or she likes swimming.

Example 2

Nagpraktis sila og paglangoy sa pool.

They practice swimming in the pool.

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Pasundayag

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performancenoun

Pronunciation: pa-sun-DA-yag
Root and affixes: Related to sundayag, to show or present something.
Meaning and usage notes: Pasundayag works well for an artistic act or presentation. Performance can also be used as a borrowed modern term.

actingartpresentation

Example 1

Nindot kaayo ang iyang pasundayag kagabii.

His or her performance last night was very good.

Example 2

Daghan ang mitan-aw sa pasundayag.

Many people watched the performance.

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Muposing

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to poseverb

Pronunciation: mu-PO-sing
Root and affixes: From posing, a borrowed word used for posing, with mu- for verbal action.
Meaning and usage notes: Commonly used in everyday contexts for posing in photos. Muporma can also mean to take a posture or form.

cameraphotoposture

Example 1

Muposing siya para sa litrato.

He or she will pose for the photo.

Example 2

Ayaw kalimot og posing sa kamera.

Do not forget to pose for the camera.

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Tenor

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tenornoun

Alternative meanings: A type of high male singing voice in music; also the person who sings in that vocal range.
Pronunciation: te-nor
Root and affixes: tenor
Variants or conjugations: tingog nga tenor, mang-aawit nga tenor
Related words and expressions: musika, tingog, kanta
Meaning and usage notes: Tenor is used as a musical loanword. To explain it, one can say high male voice or tingog nga tenor.

musicsingingvoice

Example 1

Maayo kaayo mokanta ang tenor sa choir.

The tenor in the choir sings very well.

Example 2

Taas ug klaro ang iyang tingog nga tenor.

His tenor voice is high and clear.

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Hinimo sa kamot

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handicraft; handmade craftnoun

Alternative meanings: An object, product, or work made by hand, usually with artistic skill, traditional technique, or local materials.
Pronunciation: hi-ni-mo sa ka-mot
Root and affixes: himo, kamot
Variants or conjugations: handicraft, obra nga hinimo sa kamot, artesaniya
Related words and expressions: arte, kamot, tradisyon
Meaning and usage notes: Hinimo sa kamot means handmade and works well for handicraft. Handicraft is also understood in modern or tourism contexts.

artculturehandmade

Example 1

Nipalit siya og hinimo sa kamot nga dekorasyon.

She bought a handmade decoration.

Example 2

Nailhan ang lugar sa ilang handicraft.

The place is known for its handicrafts.

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Pasarela

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footbridge; runway; catwalknoun

Alternative meanings: A walkway, platform, or elevated structure used for walking; it can also be a platform used for fashion shows.
Pronunciation: pa-sa-re-la
Root and affixes: pasarela
Variants or conjugations: agianan, taytayan, runway
Related words and expressions: lakaw, moda, agianan
Meaning and usage notes: Pasarela can be used as a loanword. For a pedestrian walkway, agianan or taytayan can be used; for fashion, runway is also understood.

fashionstructurewalkway

Example 1

Milakaw sila sa pasarela ibabaw sa dalan.

They walked on the footbridge over the street.

Example 2

Nisuroy ang modelo sa runway.

The model walked on the runway.

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Permanente nga Paagi

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Permanently.adverb

Pronunciation: per-mah-NEN-teh ngah PAH-ah-gee
Root and affixes: permanente / paagi
Meaning and usage notes: Permanente nga paagi is useful in formal contexts. For forever, hangtod sa hangtod may be used depending on context.

Time & Calendar / Actions & States

Example 1

Permanente nga paagi siyang nagpuyo didto.

That person lives there permanently.

Example 2

Ang kadaot mahimong permanente nga paagi.

The damage may remain permanently.

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Matag Duha Ka Tuig

Art, Culture & Entertainment Time & Calendar

English

Biennial / every two years.adjective / adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: MAH-tag DOO-hah kah TOO-eeg
Root and affixes: matag / duha / tuig
Meaning and usage notes: In Bisaya, this is naturally expressed as every two years. Bienal may also be used as a loanword in formal or cultural contexts.

Time & Calendar / Art, Culture & Entertainment

Example 1

Matag duha ka tuig gihimo ang maong kalihokan.

That event is held every two years.

Example 2

Ang eksibit matag duha ka tuig mahitabo.

The exhibition happens every two years.

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