Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
motimbaya
to greet; to say helloverb
- Alternative meanings
to greet; to say hello; to give a greeting; to address someone kindly; to express good wishes when meeting
- Pronunciation
moh-tim-BAH-yah
- Root and affixes
Related to timbaya, greeting or the act of greeting. Motimbaya indicates the action of greeting.
- Variants or conjugations
motimbaya = to greet; pagtimbaya = greeting; timbaya = greeting; kumusta = hello/how are you; to say kumusta = to say hello
- Related words and expressions
hello/how are you, good morning, friend, person, conversation
- Meaning and usage notes
In daily conversation, many people use kumusta to greet someone. Motimbaya is useful for the general action of greeting.
greet, greeting, hello, conversation, person, friends, good morning, courtesy
Motimbaya ko nimo kung magkita ta.
I will greet you when we meet.
Mitimbaya siya sa iyang mga bisita.
They greeted their guests.