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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Ilangan

English

to postponeverb

Pronunciation

i-LA-ngan

Root and affixes

Related to langan, delay, with i- indicating action applied to something.

Meaning and usage notes

Ilangan or ipalangan can be used for postponing or delaying something. In everyday speech, buhaton sa ulahi, do it later, can also express the idea.

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Example 1

Ilangan nato ang miting hangtod ugma.

We will postpone the meeting until tomorrow.

Example 2

Ayaw na ilangan ang importante nga trabaho.

Do not postpone the important work anymore.

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