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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Ilhon

English

to identify; to recognize; to distinguishverb

Alternative meanings

To recognize or establish who or what a person, thing, or sign is; to distinguish something from another thing.

Pronunciation

EEL-hon

Root and affixes

Related to the root “ila,” which can express knowing, recognizing, or distinguishing. Related forms: ilhan, mailhan, nailhan.

Variants or conjugations

ilhan; mailhan; nailhan; giila

Related words and expressions

know; acquaintance; identifying mark; identity; sign

Meaning and usage notes

“Ilhon” works for identifying or recognizing. “Mailhan” often expresses that something can be recognized or identified. “Kailhanan” is closer to identity.

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Example 1

Ilhon nato kung kinsa siya.

We will identify who he/she is.

Example 2

Dili nako siya mailhan sa ngitngit.

I cannot recognize him/her in the dark.

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