Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Kanaryo
canary; Canariannoun/adjective
- Pronunciation
kuh-NAIR-ee
- Root and affixes
Loanword adapted from canario, used for the bird and for things related to the Canary Islands.
- Meaning and usage notes
As a common noun it usually refers to the bird; as a demonym it refers to someone or something from the Canary Islands.
birdcanaryCanary Islands
Nindot mokanta ang kanaryo.
The canary sings beautifully.
Taga-Canarias siya, busa kanaryo siya.
He is from the Canary Islands, so he is Canarian.