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Imigrante

English

immigrantnoun

Alternative meanings: Immigrant; a person who comes to live in another country or region, usually from their country or place of origin.
Pronunciation: ee-mee-GRAHN-teh
Root and affixes: Loanword from inmigrante/immigrant. Related to migrasyon = migration and imigrasyon = immigration.
Variants or conjugations: migrant; immigrant; immigration; migration; outsider; foreigner
Related words and expressions: country; foreigner; outsider; travel; border; citizenship
Meaning and usage notes: Imigrante is the direct term for immigrant. Dayo or langyaw may mean outsider, visitor, or foreigner depending on area and context, but they do not always imply permanent immigration.

countryforeignerimmigrantimmigrationmigrantmigrationpersonsocietytravel

Example 1

Ang iyang pamilya mga imigrante sa bag-ong nasod.

His/her family are immigrants in the new country.

Example 2

Daghang imigrante ang nangita og trabaho.

Many immigrants are looking for work.

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Gana

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

appetite; desire; motivation; enthusiasm; moodnoun

Alternative meanings: Desire, appetite, mood, or motivation to do something. It can refer to hunger, enthusiasm, preference, or emotional willingness.
Pronunciation: GAH-nah
Root and affixes: Root: gana. Related forms include ganahan, to like or be in the mood; and ganado, desirous or motivated.
Variants or conjugations: ganahan; ganado; walay gana; naay gana; abrigana
Related words and expressions: liking; craving; appetite for food; enthusiasm; motivation to work
Meaning and usage notes: Gana can refer to appetite for food or the mood to do something. If the meaning is to win a competition, a different word or construction should be used.

appetitedesireenthusiasmmoodmotivation

Example 1

Wala koy gana mokaon karon.

I do not feel like eating right now.

Example 2

Naay gana siya motrabaho karon.

He or she feels motivated to work today.

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Pusil

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Society & Community

English

to shoot; shot; gunshotnoun / verb

Alternative meanings: To shoot, shot, or gunshot; it can also refer to a firearm or the act of firing a gun.
Pronunciation: POO-seel
Root and affixes: Pusil can function as a noun for firearm and as a verbal root for shooting. Pagpusil expresses the act of shooting; gipusil means was shot.
Variants or conjugations: shooting; was shot; fired; to be shot; sports shot; rifle
Related words and expressions: weapon; bullet; rifle; shot; defense; fire
Meaning and usage notes: For shooting with a gun, pusil/pagpusil is the main option. For shooting a ball, throwing, or a sports shot, tira is usually better.

actionbulletfirearmgungunshotsecurityshootshotverbviolence

Example 1

Nakadungog sila og pusil sa layo.

They heard a gunshot in the distance.

Example 2

Ayaw pagpusil.

Do not shoot.

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Panglantaw

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions Society & Community

English

perception; perspective; point of viewnoun

Alternative meanings: The way a person sees, interprets, or understands a situation, idea, image, or experience. It can refer to mental perception as well as perspective or point of view.
Pronunciation: pahng-LAHN-tow
Root and affixes: Comes from lantaw, to look, observe, or look ahead, with pang- forming the idea of a way of seeing, perspective, or perception.
Variants or conjugations: panlantaw; panan-aw; perspektibo; pagpakasabot
Related words and expressions: look; view; understand; thought; way of seeing
Meaning and usage notes: Panglantaw works well when perception means point of view or perspective. For direct visual perception, panan-aw can be more specific.

interpretationperceptionperspectivepoint of viewvision

Example 1

Lahi ang iyang panglantaw sa kinabuhi.

That person has a different perception of life.

Example 2

Importante ang panglantaw sa matag tawo.

The perception of each person is important.

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Pagsulat

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Technology & Information

English

writing; act of writingnoun

Alternative meanings: Writing, composition, or the act of writing; it can also refer to a writing system or the process of creating text.
Pronunciation: pag-SOO-lat
Root and affixes: From sulat, to write or letter/written text. Pag- forms the noun pagsulat: writing or the act of writing.
Variants or conjugations: letter/writing; to write; written; writing tool; writer
Related words and expressions: letter; write; text; character; paper; article; writer
Meaning and usage notes: Pagsulat is the act or process of writing. Sulat can mean letter or written text; mosulat is to write as a verb; sinulat can mean something written.

compositioneducationlanguageletterliteraturescripttextwritewriting

Example 1

Ganahan siya sa pagsulat.

He/She likes writing.

Example 2

Importante ang pagsulat sa eskwelahan.

Writing is important in school.

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Ektarya

Basic Vocabulary Nature & Weather Numbers & Quantities Places & Geography

English

hectarenoun

Alternative meanings: A unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters. It is especially used to measure land, farms, agricultural fields, or large areas of ground.
Pronunciation: ek-TAR-yah
Root and affixes: Loanword adapted from Spanish hectárea. In Cebuano it is used as a measurement noun.
Variants or conjugations: hektarya; ektarea; mga ektarya; ka ektarya
Related words and expressions: measurement; land; lot; square meter; square kilometer
Meaning and usage notes: Ektarya is used for areas of land. In counting, it can appear with ka: usa ka ektarya, one hectare.

areahectarelandmeasurementsurface

Example 1

Usa ka ektarya ang gidak-on sa yuta.

The land measures one hectare.

Example 2

Daghang ektarya ang ilang uma.

Their farm has many hectares.

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Medalya

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Society & Community

English

medalnoun

Alternative meanings: Medal; an object or award given as recognition for an achievement, competition, service, or honor.
Pronunciation: meh-DAHL-yah
Root and affixes: Loanword from medalla/medal. Used for sports, school, military, or recognition awards.
Variants or conjugations: medal; gold medal; silver medal; bronze medal
Related words and expressions: prize; honor; champion; win; competition; Olympic
Meaning and usage notes: For a general prize or award, premyo is broader. Medalya specifically means medal, such as gold, silver, or bronze.

awardbronzecompetitiongoldhonormedalrecognitionsilversportwinner

Example 1

Nakadaog siya og medalya.

He/She won a medal.

Example 2

Bulawan nga medalya ang iyang nadawat.

He/She received a gold medal.

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Ilimnon

Basic Vocabulary Food & Drink

English

drink; beveragenoun

Alternative meanings: Drink or beverage; a liquid that is drunk, such as water, coffee, juice, soda, alcohol, or another drink depending on context.
Pronunciation: ee-LIM-non
Root and affixes: Related to inom, to drink. Ilimnon refers to something that is drunk.
Variants or conjugations: imnon; ilimnon; drink; drinkable
Related words and expressions: water; coffee; alcohol; juice; cup; goblet; eat
Meaning and usage notes: Ilimnon is the general word for drink/beverage. Inom relates to drinking; tubig is water; kape is coffee.

beveragecoffeedrinkdrinksfood and drinkjuiceliquidto drinkwater

Example 1

Unsa nga ilimnon ang imong gusto?

What drink do you want?

Example 2

Bugnaw ang ilimnon.

The drink is cold.

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Tanaman

Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects Nature & Weather Places & Geography

English

garden; orchard; place for growing plantsnoun

Alternative meanings: A place where plants, flowers, trees, vegetables, or herbs are grown. It can refer to an ornamental garden, a vegetable garden, or a cultivated plant area.
Pronunciation: tah-NAH-mahn
Root and affixes: Comes from tanom, plant or crop, with the idea of a place where plants are planted or grown.
Variants or conjugations: hardin; lagwerta; flower garden; vegetable garden
Related words and expressions: plant; flower; tree; vegetable; soil; water
Meaning and usage notes: Tanaman is the general word for garden. Hardin is also used as a loanword. Lagwerta is more associated with a vegetable garden or yard.

flowersgardennatureorchardplants

Example 1

Nindot kaayo ang mga bulak sa tanaman.

The flowers in the garden are very beautiful.

Example 2

Nagtanom siya og utanon sa tanaman.

He or she planted vegetables in the garden.

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Dani

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

to attract; to convince; to persuadeverb

Alternative meanings: To attract, convince, or persuade; to draw attention, create interest, or win someone over with reasons, words, charm, or influence.
Pronunciation: DAH-nee
Root and affixes: dani = to attract, persuade, or convince; pagdani = persuasion or act of convincing; makadani = convincing or attractive
Variants or conjugations: pagdani = attraction or persuasion; makadani = attractive or convincing; madani = to be attracted or convinced
Related words and expressions: interesting; influence; reason; beautiful; marketing; interest
Meaning and usage notes: Dani works for attracting people, interest, or attention, and also for convincing or persuading. For interesting/appealing as a quality, makaiikag also fits.

appealattractattractioncharmconvinceinfluenceinterestmarketingpersuadewin over

Example 1

Makadani ang iyang paagi sa pagsulti.

His/her way of speaking can attract people.

Example 2

Ang kolor makadani sa mga kustomer.

The color can attract customers.

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Sagol

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Food & Drink Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

mixture; mix; to mix; blendnoun / verb

Alternative meanings: The joining of two or more elements, substances, ideas, or parts. It can also express the action of mixing, combining, or blending different things.
Pronunciation: SAH-gol
Root and affixes: Root: sagol. Related forms include sinagol, mixed; pagsagol, the act of mixing; and panagsagol, mixture or combination.
Variants or conjugations: sinagol; pagsagol; panagsagol; sagol-sagol; miskla
Related words and expressions: combine; seasoning mix; scatter; mix in; blend; ingredient
Meaning and usage notes: Sagol is a common word for mix or mixture. Miskla also exists as a loanword from Spanish mezcla and may appear in more direct or technical contexts.

blendingredientmixmixedmixture

Example 1

Sagola ang tubig ug asukar.

Mix the water and the sugar.

Example 2

Sinagol ang lain-laing kolor sa disenyo.

There is a mix of different colors in the design.

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Proyeksiyon

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

projectionnoun

Alternative meanings: Projection; it can mean an image shown on a screen, a future estimate, a forecast, or a projected calculation.
Pronunciation: pro-yek-SEE-yohn
Root and affixes: Loanword from proyeccion/projection. For projecting on a screen, ipakita is also used; for estimating or forecasting, banabana or tagna may fit.
Variants or conjugations: proyeksyon; proyeksiyon; projection; estimate; forecast
Related words and expressions: display; estimate; predict; budget; plan; movie; screen
Meaning and usage notes: If projection means showing an image/video on a screen, ipakita may be more natural. If it means a financial or future estimate, banabana or tagna may sound better depending on context.

displayestimatefinanceforecastfuturemoviepredictionprojectprojectionscreen

Example 1

Ang proyeksiyon sa kita taas karong tuiga.

The income projection is high this year.

Example 2

Nagsugod na ang proyeksiyon sa salida.

The movie projection has already started.

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