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Gamit

English

use / usagenoun / verb

Alternative meanings: use
usage
usefulness
function
to use, depending on context
Pronunciation: GAH-mit
Root and affixes: Base form: gamit. It can mean use, usefulness, tool, or to use depending on the sentence.
Variants or conjugations: gamit = use / usefulness / to use
paggamit = usage or act of using
gamita = use it
magamit = can be used / useful
kagamitan = equipment, tool, or useful things
Related words and expressions: equipment/tool
do/make
make/create
way/method
work/job
thing
Meaning and usage notes: “Gamit” is a very flexible word. It can mean use or usefulness, but also tool or thing used depending on context.

actionbasic wordsfunctiontoolusageuseusefulness

Example 1

Unsa ang gamit ani?

What is the use of this?

Example 2

Gamita kini karon.

Use this now.

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Base

Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

base; foundation; basisnoun

Alternative meanings: Base; foundation; lower part, support, or principle on which something is built.
Pronunciation: BAH-seh
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish/English “base,” used in modern contexts.
Variants or conjugations: basehan; pundasyon; basihan; database
Related words and expressions: pundasyon; basehan; beginning; support; system
Meaning and usage notes: Base is used in modern contexts. For basis or reason, basehan or basihan can sound more natural; for a physical foundation, pundasyon fits better.

basebasic wordsbasisfoundationprojectsupportsystem

Example 1

Kini ang base sa proyekto.

This is the base of the project.

Example 2

Lig-on ang base sa balay.

The base of the house is strong.

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Kilid

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Places & Geography

English

sidenoun

Alternative meanings: side
side part
lateral part
area next to something
Pronunciation: KEE-leed
Root and affixes: Base form: kilid. It is used for side, side part, or lateral part of something.
Variants or conjugations: kilid = side
sa kilid = on the side / beside
tuo nga kilid = right side
wala nga kilid = left side
tapad = beside / next to
Related words and expressions: beside
part
place/area
right
left
inside
Meaning and usage notes: “Kilid” is used for a physical side or side part. If you mean next to someone or something, “tapad” may sound more natural.

basic wordsbesidelateralleftplacerightside

Example 1

Naa siya sa akong kilid.

He or she is by my side.

Example 2

Ibutang sa tuo nga kilid.

Put it on the right side.

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Edad

Basic Vocabulary Numbers & Quantities People & Relationships Time & Calendar

English

agenoun

Alternative meanings: Age; the number of years a person, animal, object, or stage has.
Pronunciation: EH-dahd
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish edad, used in Cebuano/Bisaya.
Variants or conjugations: pangidaron; idad; edad sa
Related words and expressions: year; child; old; age range; time
Meaning and usage notes: Edad is commonly used. Pangidaron can also refer to age or age range. To ask someone age: Pila imong edad?

agebasic wordschildoldpersontimeyears

Example 1

Pila imong edad?

How old are you?

Example 2

Napulo ka tuig ang iyang edad.

He/She is ten years old.

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Magsugod

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Time & Calendar

English

to start; to begin; to initiateverb

Alternative meanings: To start; to begin; to initiate an action, activity, stage, or process.
Pronunciation: mag-SOO-god
Root and affixes: Root: sugod. Common forms: magsugod, nagsugod, misugod, pagsugod.
Variants or conjugations: sugod; magsugod; nagsugod; misugod; pagsugod
Related words and expressions: sinugdanan; first; process; time; work
Meaning and usage notes: Magsugod is used for starting activities, classes, projects, work, or processes. Sugod is also used as a short form for start/beginning.

beginningclassprocessto beginto initiateto startverb

Example 1

Magsugod ta karon.

Let us start now.

Example 2

Nagsugod na ang klase.

The class has already started.

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Serye

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Technology & Information

English

seriesnoun

Alternative meanings: series
television series
radio series
episodic program
set of episodes or installments
Pronunciation: SER-yeh
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish “serie”. It is used especially for episodic programs or serialized content.
Variants or conjugations: mga serye = series
serye sa telebisyon = television series
serye sa radyo = radio series
sumpay-sumpay = series or connected things
sunod-sunod = consecutive / one after another
Related words and expressions: episodyo = episode
programa = program
sumpay = connect
sunod = next
tan-aw = watch / look
Meaning and usage notes: Use “serye” for a TV series, radio series, videos, or a story released by episodes. If you mean a series as a sequence of connected or consecutive things, “sumpay-sumpay” or “sunod-sunod” may fit better.

entertainmentepisodeprogramsequenceseriestelevision

Example 1

Ganahan ko ani nga serye.

I like this series.

Example 2

Bag-o nga episodyo sa serye ang migawas.

A new episode of the series came out.

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Arte

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

artnoun

Alternative meanings: art
creative expression
artistic work
creative or cultural skill
Pronunciation: AHR-teh
Root and affixes: Base form: arte. It is a common loanword used for art, creative expression, or artistic work.
Variants or conjugations: arte = art
mugna = creation or creative work
kultura = culture
artistiko = artistic
buhat sa arte = work of art
Related words and expressions: creation
culture
artist
musician
idea
form
Meaning and usage notes: “Arte” is directly understood in modern Cebuano/Bisaya. For creation or creative work, “mugna” can also be used.

artartistartistic workbasic wordscreationcultureexpression

Example 1

Ganahan ko sa arte.

I like art.

Example 2

Kini usa ka nindot nga buhat sa arte.

This is a beautiful work of art.

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Kultural

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Qualities & Descriptions Society & Community

English

culturaladjective

Alternative meanings: Cultural; related to culture, customs, art, traditions, or the identity of a community.
Pronunciation: kool-too-RAHL
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish/English “cultural,” adapted as kultural.
Variants or conjugations: kultura; kulturang; pangkultura
Related words and expressions: kultura; tradition; art; community; history
Meaning and usage notes: Kultural is used in modern and formal contexts. Pangkultura can also be used for “cultural” in expressions such as cultural event.

adjectiveartcommunityculturalcultureidentitytradition

Example 1

Aduna silay kultural nga kalihokan.

They have a cultural activity.

Example 2

Importante ang kultural nga identidad.

Cultural identity is important.

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Abli

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

openverb / adjective / noun

Alternative meanings: open
be open
open up
begin operations
start classes or business
opening
Pronunciation: ab-LEE
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish “abrir”. The base form “abli” can work as a verb, adjective, and noun depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: abri = variant of abli
mag-abli = to open / usually opens
moabli = will open / is going to open
nag-abli = opened or is opening
giabli = was opened
ablihan = open for someone or open something
abrihan = variant of ablihan
abyerto = open
Related words and expressions: sirado = closed
sira = close
pultahan = door
bintana = window
sugod = begin
Meaning and usage notes: Use “abli” to open a door, window, store, file, or business. It can also describe something open: “abli ang pultahan”.

begindooropenopenedopeningwindow

Example 1

Palihug ablihi ang pultahan.

Please open the door.

Example 2

Abli na ang tindahan.

The store is already open.

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Magdudula

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Society & Community

English

playernoun

Alternative meanings: player
person who plays
participant in a game or sport
athlete, depending on context
Pronunciation: mag-doo-DOO-lah
Root and affixes: Root: dula, related to game or match. “Magdudula” is used for player or a person who plays.
Variants or conjugations: magdudula = player
dula = game or match
manlalaro = player, influenced by Filipino/Tagalog in some contexts
atleta = athlete, common loanword
player = player, modern loanword in games or sports
Related words and expressions: game/match
game/play
team
match/party
athlete
group
Meaning and usage notes: “Magdudula” works for player in sports and games. In modern contexts, “player” may also be heard, especially in video games or sports.

athletegamematchpersonplayersportteam

Example 1

Maayo siya nga magdudula.

He or she is a good player.

Example 2

Daghan og magdudula sa team.

There are many players on the team.

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Atensyon

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships

English

attention; care; focusnoun

Alternative meanings: Attention; care; concentration or mental focus toward someone, something, or a situation.
Pronunciation: ah-TEN-syohn
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish/English “atención/attention,” adapted as atensyon.
Variants or conjugations: pag-atensyon; atensiyón; hatag og atensyon
Related words and expressions: tan-aw; paminaw; amping; thought; focus
Meaning and usage notes: Atensyon is used for mental attention, attention to a person, or care. For “to pay attention,” hatag og atensyon or maminaw may fit depending on the sentence.

attentionbasic wordscareconcentrationfocuslistenperson

Example 1

Hatagi og atensyon ang imong klase.

Pay attention to your class.

Example 2

Kinahanglan niya og atensyon.

He/She needs attention.

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Lakang

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Travel & Transportation

English

stepnoun / verb

Alternative meanings: step
pace
walking step
measure in a process
move toward a goal
Pronunciation: LAH-kahng
Root and affixes: Base form: lakang. It can mean a physical walking step or a step/measure in a plan, process, or strategy.
Variants or conjugations: paglakang = stepping / act of moving forward
maglakang = to walk or take steps
lakang-lakang = step by step
unang lakang = first step
lak-ang = skip or omit, different word
Related words and expressions: sugod = begin
plano = plan
pamaagi = method or way
padayon = continue
biyahe = travel
Meaning and usage notes: Use “lakang” for a physical step and also for a step in a process: first step, next step, steps to achieve something. Do not confuse it with “lak-ang”, which can mean skip or omit.

movementpaceprocessprogressstepwalk

Example 1

Unsa ang sunod nga lakang?

What is the next step?

Example 2

Hinay ang iyang lakang.

His/Her pace is slow.

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