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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Moaplay

English

to apply; to submit an application; to run as a candidateverb

Alternative meanings

To submit an application or candidacy for a job, position, school, scholarship, program, or opportunity. In politics, it can relate to running as a candidate.

Pronunciation

moh-ah-PLAY

Root and affixes

From English apply, adapted into local usage. Moaplay indicates the action of applying or submitting oneself as a candidate/applicant.

Variants or conjugations

mo-apply; moaplay; aplikar; to run; to become a candidate

Related words and expressions

apply; applicant; candidate; candidacy; job

Meaning and usage notes

For applying to a job or program, “moaplay” or “aplikar” fit well. For running as a political candidate, “modagan” or “mokandidato” may sound more natural depending on the sentence.

Work & Professions, Education & Learning, Government, Politics & Law
Example 1

Moaplay ko sa bag-ong trabaho.

I will apply for the new job.

Example 2

Gusto siya modagan isip kandidato.

He or she wants to run as a candidate.

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