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Mopalambo

English

to developverb

Alternative meanings: to develop
to improve
to make progress
to promote the growth of something
Pronunciation: moh-pah-LAHM-boh
Root and affixes: Root: lambo, related to progress or development. “Mopalambo” is used to develop, improve, or move something forward.
Variants or conjugations: mopalambo = to develop / improve
pagpalambo = development / improvement
palamboon = to develop something
miuswag = progressed / improved
uswag = progress / to move forward
Related words and expressions: progress
development/progress
good/well
work/job
business
education
Meaning and usage notes: “Mopalambo” works well for developing a project, skill, business, or community. If the meaning is to grow naturally, “motubo” can be used.

businessdevelopgrowthimproveprogressskillverb

Example 1

Gusto nako mopalambo sa akong abilidad.

I want to develop my skill.

Example 2

Kinahanglan nato palamboon ang negosyo.

We need to develop the business.

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Molarepresentar

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

to representverb

Alternative meanings: To represent; to act on behalf of someone or something; to symbolize or express an idea, group, institution, or role.
Pronunciation: moh-lah-reh-preh-sen-TAR
Root and affixes: Formal loan-related form connected to representar/representasyon. Forms: molarepresentar, nirepresentar, representante, representasyon.
Variants or conjugations: nirepresentar; representante; representasyon; pagrepresentar
Related words and expressions: representante; symbol; name; group; institution
Meaning and usage notes: Molarepresentar sounds formal and is used in contexts like government, school, events, institutions, or ideas. For “to symbolize,” nagpasabot may sound more natural depending on the sentence.

groupideainstitutionrepresentativesymbolto representverb

Example 1

Siya ang molarepresentar sa among grupo.

He/She will represent our group.

Example 2

Kini nga simbolo nagrepresentar sa kalinaw.

This symbol represents peace.

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Mangayo

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words

English

to ask for / to requestverb

Alternative meanings: to ask for
to request
to beg
to ask someone for something
Pronunciation: mahn-GAH-yoh
Root and affixes: Root: ayo/ngayo, related to asking or requesting. “Mangayo” is used to ask someone for something.
Variants or conjugations: mangayo = to ask for / to request
ngayo = request or asking, depending on context
nangayo = asked for / was asking for
pangayo = request or act of asking
mo-order = to order food or make an order, modern loan form
mangayo og permiso = to ask for permission
Related words and expressions: give
help
permission/allow
permission
eat/food
money
Meaning and usage notes: “Mangayo” is the basic form for asking for something. For ordering food at a restaurant, “mo-order” may also be used. For asking permission, say “mangayo og permiso”.

ask forbasic wordshelppermissionpetitionrequestverb

Example 1

Mangayo ko og tabang.

I will ask for help.

Example 2

Nangayo siya og tubig.

He or she asked for water.

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Kultura

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Society & Community

English

culturenoun

Alternative meanings: culture
civilization
customs
traditions
beliefs
way of life of a society
Pronunciation: kool-TOO-rah
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish “cultura”. It is used for culture, customs, tradition, art, and ways of life of a community.
Variants or conjugations: kultúra = documented accented form
budaya = culture, documented synonym
kultural = cultural
popular nga kultura = popular culture
kultura sa Bisaya = Bisaya culture
Related words and expressions: tradisyon = tradition
katilingban = society
arte = art
kasaysayan = history
pinulongan = language
Meaning and usage notes: “Kultura” is the most direct and common form. “Budaya” appears as a synonym, but “kultura” is more transparent for general and educational use.

artcivilizationculturecustomssocietytradition

Example 1

Importante ang kultura sa matag katawhan.

The culture of every people is important.

Example 2

Ganahan ko makakat-on sa kultura sa Bisaya.

I like learning about Bisaya culture.

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Kamot

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health

English

handnoun

Alternative meanings: hand
body part used to touch or hold
upper extremity
hand or hands, depending on context
Pronunciation: KAH-moht
Root and affixes: Base form: kamot. It is used for hand or hands depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: kamot = hand / hands
tuo nga kamot = right hand
wala nga kamot = left hand
mga kamot = hands
tudlo = finger / to point, depending on context
Related words and expressions: body
finger/point
arm
hold
touch
pain/illness
Meaning and usage notes: “Kamot” can refer to one hand or hands in general. To specify plural, “mga kamot” can be used.

armbasic wordsbodyfingerhandhandstouch

Example 1

Hugasi ang imong kamot.

Wash your hand or hands.

Example 2

Sakit akong kamot.

My hand hurts.

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Edukasyon

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning

English

educationnoun

Alternative meanings: education
teaching
learning
school or personal formation
Pronunciation: eh-doo-kahs-YOHN
Root and affixes: Base form: edukasyon. It is a common loanword used for education, teaching, or formation.
Variants or conjugations: edukasyon = education
pagtudlo = teaching
pagkat-on = learning
eskwela = school or to study
kahibalo = knowledge
Related words and expressions: school
class
teacher
teaching
learning
knowledge
Meaning and usage notes: “Edukasyon” is the common word for education. For learning use “pagkat-on”, and for teaching use “pagtudlo”.

basic wordseducationformationknowledgelearningschoolteaching

Example 1

Importante ang edukasyon.

Education is important.

Example 2

Ang edukasyon makatabang sa umaabot.

Education helps in the future.

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Mogawas

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to appear; to come out; to show upverb

Alternative meanings: To appear; to come out; to become visible; to show up or arise in a place or situation.
Pronunciation: moh-GAH-wahs
Root and affixes: Root: gawas, meaning outside or to go out. Common forms: mogawas, nigawas, gawas, paggawas.
Variants or conjugations: gawas; mogawas; nigawas; migawas; paggawas
Related words and expressions: pakita; makita; gawas; abot; tunga
Meaning and usage notes: Mogawas can mean to appear or to come out. For “to appear” as becoming visible, makita or mopakita may fit depending on the sentence.

problemresultto appearto come outto show upverbvisible

Example 1

Mogawas ang resulta ugma.

The result will appear tomorrow.

Example 2

Nigawas siya sa kwarto.

He/She came out of the room.

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Kasamtangan

Basic Vocabulary Qualities & Descriptions Time & Calendar

English

current / presentadjective / noun

Alternative meanings: current
present
ongoing
existing now
of the moment
current situation
Pronunciation: kah-sam-TAHNG-ahn
Root and affixes: Used to describe something that belongs to the present moment or is currently happening.
Variants or conjugations: kasamtangang = current / present before a noun
sa kasamtangan = currently / for now
karon = now / today / current depending on context
sa pagkakaron = currently / at the moment
presente = present, direct loanword depending on context
Related words and expressions: karon = now
unya = then / later
sunod = next
kahimtang = situation
panahon = time or period
Meaning and usage notes: Use “kasamtangan” for actual in the Spanish sense of current/present. Be careful: it does not mean “real” like English “actual”; for real/true, use forms like “tinuod” or “kamatuoran”.

currentmomentnowongoingpresenttime

Example 1

Unsa ang kasamtangan nga kahimtang?

What is the current situation?

Example 2

Sa kasamtangan, busy pa ko.

Currently, I am still busy.

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Euro

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Numbers & Quantities Places & Geography

English

euronoun

Alternative meanings: Euro; the official currency used in several countries of the European Union.
Pronunciation: YOO-roh
Root and affixes: International currency name used as a direct loanword.
Variants or conjugations: euro; mga euro
Related words and expressions: kwarta; salapi; price; payment; Europe
Meaning and usage notes: Euro is used as the name of the currency. For money in general, kwarta or salapi can be used.

currencyeconomyeuroEuropemoneypaymentprice

Example 1

Pila ka euro ang presyo?

How many euros does it cost?

Example 2

Nabayran nako kini og napulo ka euro.

I paid for this with ten euros.

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Kondisyon

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

conditionnoun

Alternative meanings: condition
state
situation
requirement or circumstance
Pronunciation: kohn-dees-YOHN
Root and affixes: Base form: kondisyon. It is a common loanword used for condition, state, or requirement depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: kondisyon = condition / state
kahimtang = state / situation / condition
kondisyon sa lawas = physical or health condition
kinahanglanon = requirement or need
sitwasyon = situation
Related words and expressions: state/condition
situation
requirement/need
illness/pain
good/well
law
Meaning and usage notes: “Kondisyon” is very useful for condition in general. For the state or situation of someone or something, “kahimtang” can also sound natural.

basic wordscircumstanceconditiondescriptionrequirementsituationstate

Example 1

Maayo ang iyang kondisyon.

His or her condition is good.

Example 2

Unsa ang kondisyon sa trabaho?

What is the condition of the work?

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Kapasidad

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions Technology & Information

English

capacity; ability; capabilitynoun

Alternative meanings: Capacity; ability; capability to do something. It can also refer to the amount or limit something can contain or support.
Pronunciation: kah-pah-see-DAHD
Root and affixes: Established loanword from Spanish “capacidad,” adapted as kapasidad.
Variants or conjugations: abilidad; katakus; kaya; kapasidad sa
Related words and expressions: abilidad; katakus; strength; knowledge; level
Meaning and usage notes: Kapasidad is used in modern contexts. For personal skill, abilidad or katakus can also be used; for “being able to do something,” kaya often fits.

abilitybasic wordscapabilitycapacitylevellimitsystem

Example 1

Aduna siyay kapasidad sa pagpangulo.

He/She has the ability to lead.

Example 2

Dako ang kapasidad sa kwarto.

The room has a large capacity.

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Epekto

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

effectnoun

Alternative meanings: effect
consequence
impact
result
repercussion
influence produced by something
Pronunciation: eh-PEK-toh
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish “efecto”. It is used for the result or impact produced by an action, cause, medicine, decision, or event.
Variants or conjugations: mga epekto = effects
epektibo = effective / efficient
epektar = affect or effect depending on contextsangputanan = consequence, result, or effectsangpotanan = documented variant for consequence/result
Related words and expressions: sangputanan = consequence or result
sangput = result in
resulta = result
kadaot = damage
impluwensya = influence
Meaning and usage notes: “Epekto” is the direct form for effect. If the emphasis is on consequence or final outcome, “sangputanan/sangpotanan” also fits.

consequenceeffectimpactinfluencerepercussionresult

Example 1

Unsa ang epekto niini nga tambal?

What is the effect of this medicine?

Example 2

Dako ang epekto sa desisyon.

The decision had a big effect.

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