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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Isyu

English

issue; matter; topicnoun

Alternative meanings

An issue, matter, or topic being talked about, discussed, or needing attention; it may also refer to a problem or controversial point.

Pronunciation

IS-yoo

Root and affixes

Loanword from English issue, adapted as isyu in modern Bisaya usage.

Variants or conjugations

hilisgutan = topic/subject of discussion; pangutana or pregunta = question; problema = problem

Related words and expressions

topic, question, problem, matter, subject

Meaning and usage notes

Use isyu when cuestión means an issue, matter, or problem under discussion. If it means a direct question, pangutana or pregunta may be more precise.

discussionissuematterproblemtopic
Example 1

Importante kaayo kini nga isyu.

This issue is very important.

Example 2

Atong hisgutan ang isyu sa miting.

Let us discuss the issue in the meeting.

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