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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Gilibotan

English

surroundedadjective / participle

Pronunciation

gi-li-BO-tan

Root and affixes

From libot, around or to surround, with gi- and -an for passive/locative form.

Meaning and usage notes

Gilibotan is used for something surrounded or with things around it. Napalibotan also expresses being surrounded.

aroundenclosedspace
Example 1

Gilibotan ang balay og kahoy.

The house is surrounded by trees.

Example 2

Napalibotan siya sa iyang mga higala.

He or she was surrounded by friends.

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