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Binuhat

English

work / creationnoun

Alternative meanings: workncompleted workncreationnthing madenresult of an action
Pronunciation: bee-NOO-haht
Root and affixes: Related to the root buhat, to do or make.
Variants or conjugations: buhat = to do / work / actionnobra = borrowed form that may also be heard depending on contextntrabaho = work, job, or labor-related work
Related words and expressions: buhat = to do / workntrabaho = work / jobnarte = artnlarawan = imagensulat = writing
Meaning and usage notes: Binuhat works for a work or thing that has been made. For an artistic or literary work, phrases like binuhat sa arte or the borrowed form obra may also be used depending on context. If obra means construction or labor work, it may be closer to trabaho.

artbasic wordscompleted workcreationresultwork

Example 1

Kini ang iyang binuhat.

This is his or her work.

Example 2

Nindot ang binuhat sa artista.

The work of the artist is beautiful.

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Bahin

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

partnoun

Alternative meanings: partnsectionnportionndivision of somethingnabout or concerning, in the expression bahin sa
Pronunciation: BAH-hin
Root and affixes: Base form: bahin.
Variants or conjugations: kabahin = related to / part ofnbahina = divide or share outnbahin sa = about / concerning / part ofnusa ka bahin = one part
Related words and expressions: kabahinnbahinanpiecenhalfnincludednabout
Meaning and usage notes: It can also mean “about” or “concerning”, as in “bahin sa...” = “about...”.

basic wordsconceptdivisionpartportionsection

Example 1

Kini usa ka bahin sa libro.

This is a part of the book.

Example 2

Bahin kini sa plano.

This is part of the plan.

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Puyo

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to live / to resideverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to live in a placento residento dwellnto stay or remain
Pronunciation: POO-yoh
Root and affixes: Root: puyo. It expresses living, residing, staying, or remaining in a place.
Variants or conjugations: mopuyo = will live / is going to livennagpuyo = is living / livednnipuyo = lived / stayednpuy-an = place where one livesnpuyo-puyo = casually staying around or remaining somewhere
Related words and expressions: mabuhi = to live / to be alivenbalay = housenlugar = placenreside = loanword for residenpuy-anan = residence or place where one lives
Meaning and usage notes: Used for living or residing in a place. If the idea is “to be alive” or “to survive”, “mabuhi” is a better fit.

dwellliveresidestayverb

Example 1

Mopuyo ko sa Cebu.

I will live in Cebu.

Example 2

Nagpuyo sila sa Davao.

They live in Davao.

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Sa wala pa

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Time & Calendar

English

beforeadverbial phrase / time connector

Alternative meanings: beforenprior tonbefore something happensnat an earlier time, depending on context
Pronunciation: sah WAH-lah pah
Root and affixes: Expression formed from sa + wala pa, literally related to “when not yet”.
Variants or conjugations: kaniadto = before / formerly / in the pastnuna = first / before, depending on contextnsa dili pa = before, depending on construction
Related words and expressions: kaniadto = before / formerlynuna = firstnhuman = afternkaron = nownsa wala pa mahitabo = before it happens
Meaning and usage notes: “Sa wala pa” is commonly used for “before” an action. If the idea is “before, in the past”, Cebuano may use “kaniadto”. If the idea is order, “una” can mean first or before.

basic wordsbeforepasttimetime connector

Example 1

Sa wala pa ko molakaw, mokaon ko.

Before I leave, I will eat.

Example 2

Kaniadto, nagpuyo ko didto.

Before, I lived there.

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Kalamboan

Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

developmentnoun

Alternative meanings: developmentngrowthnprogressnimprovement or advancement of something
Pronunciation: kah-lahm-BOH-ahn
Root and affixes: Root: lambo. The form kalamboan uses ka- -an and expresses development, growth, or progress.
Variants or conjugations: pag-uswag = progress, improvement, or developmentnkauswagan = progress or prosperitynmalamboon = developed or prosperousnlambo = to prosper or flourish
Related words and expressions: pag-uswag = progress or improvementnuswag = to advance or improvenkauswagan = progressnlambo = to prospernprogreso = progress, a loanword used in some contexts
Meaning and usage notes: Used for the development of a person, community, project, economy, skill, or process. For the action of advancing or improving, “uswag” or “pag-uswag” is also used.

abstract conceptdevelopmentgrowthimprovementprogress

Example 1

Importante ang kalamboan sa komunidad.

The development of the community is important.

Example 2

Makita ang kalamboan sa proyekto.

The development of the project can be seen.

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Adto

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to goverb

Alternative meanings: to gonto go toward a placento move in the direction of a locationnto visit a place, depending on context
Pronunciation: AHD-toh
Root and affixes: Root: adto.
Variants or conjugations: moadto = will go / is going to gonniadto = wentnmiadto = went, variantnadtoa = go to that place / visitnpaadto = toward there
Related words and expressions: moadtonniadtonmiadtonlakawnanhingo homenadtoa
Meaning and usage notes: “Adto” is used for going toward another place. “Anhi” is more about coming here. “Lakaw” can mean to walk or to leave/go, depending on context.

basic wordsdirectionmoveto gotravelverb

Example 1

Moadto ko sa merkado.

I will go to the market.

Example 2

Adto ta didto.

Let us go there.

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Ihap

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Numbers & Quantities

English

to countverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to count numbersnto count itemsnto calculate a quantityncount or counting, depending on context
Pronunciation: EE-hap
Root and affixes: Root: ihap.
Variants or conjugations: mag-ihap = to countngiihap = counted / was countednihapa = count thatnpag-ihap = counting / the act of counting
Related words and expressions: numero = numbernpila = how many / how muchnkantidad = quantitynsulti = tell or say somethingnistorya = story / tell a story
Meaning and usage notes: “Ihap” is used for counting quantities or numbers. If “contar” means to tell or narrate a story, Cebuano usually uses “sulti” or “istorya” depending on the sentence.

basic wordscountingnumbersquantityto countverb

Example 1

Kabalo ko moihap hangtod napulo.

I know how to count to ten.

Example 2

Ihapa ang mga libro.

Count the books.

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Lalaki

Basic Vocabulary People & Relationships

English

man / malenoun / adjective

Alternative meanings: mannmale personnmale or masculine, depending on context
Pronunciation: lah-LAH-kee
Root and affixes: Base form: lalaki.
Variants or conjugations: mga lalaki = mennbatang lalaki = boyntawo nga lalaki = male person
Related words and expressions: babaye = womanntawo = personnbata = childnamahan = fathernbana = husband
Meaning and usage notes: Used to refer to a man, a male person, or masculine gender. For person in general, use “tawo”; for woman, use “babaye”.

basic wordsmalemanmasculineperson

Example 1

Lalaki siya.

He is a man.

Example 2

Ang batang lalaki nagdula.

The boy is playing.

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Bulan

Basic Vocabulary Time & Calendar

English

monthnoun

Alternative meanings: monthna period of about thirty daysnmoon, depending on context
Pronunciation: BOO-lahn
Root and affixes: Base form: bulan.
Variants or conjugations: mga bulan = monthsnkada bulan = every monthnsunod bulan = next monthnmiaging bulan = last month
Related words and expressions: adlaw = daynsemana = weekntuig = yearnkaron = today / nownsunod bulan = next month
Meaning and usage notes: “Bulan” can mean month or moon. With calendars, dates, or duration, it usually means month. With sky or night contexts, it can refer to the moon.

basic wordscalendarmonthmoontime

Example 1

Usa ka bulan.

One month.

Example 2

Magkita ta sunod bulan.

We will see each other next month.

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Programa

Technology & Information

English

programnoun

Alternative meanings: programnorganized plannradio or TV showncomputer software application
Pronunciation: proh-GRAH-mah
Root and affixes: Root: programa. It is borrowed from Spanish and used in Cebuano for plans, shows, and software.
Variants or conjugations: mga programa = programsnbag-ong programa = new programnprograma sa TV = TV programnprograma sa kompyuter = computer program
Related words and expressions: plano = planntulumanon = program or scheduled activitynaplikasyon = applicationnkompyuter = computernshow = show
Meaning and usage notes: It is a Spanish loanword and is normally used in Cebuano. It can refer to an organized event, a plan, a radio/TV show, or a computer program.

applicationplanprogramsoftwaretechnology

Example 1

Nag-install ko og bag-ong programa sa kompyuter.

I installed a new program on the computer.

Example 2

Unsa ang programa sa pista karong tuig?

What is the program for the fiesta this year?

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Sistema

Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

systemnoun

Alternative meanings: systemnorganized methodnset of connected partsnstructure or process that works as a unit
Pronunciation: sis-TEH-mah
Root and affixes: Base form: sistema. It is a borrowed word used in modern Cebuano.
Variants or conjugations: mga sistema = systemsnsistemang = system/systemic before a nounnsistema sa = system of
Related words and expressions: pamaagi = method / waynproseso = processnpaagi = way / mannernteknolohiya = technologynorganisasyon = organization
Meaning and usage notes: Commonly used in technology, education, government, organization, processes, and methods. Although borrowed from Spanish/English, it functions as a common word in modern Cebuano.

methodorganizationprocesssystemtechnology

Example 1

Naguba ang sistema.

The system broke down.

Example 2

Bag-o ang among sistema.

Our system is new.

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Segurohon

Actions & States

English

to ensure / to secureverb

Alternative meanings: to ensurento securento assurento make certain that something happens or is safe
Pronunciation: seh-goo-ROH-hon
Root and affixes: Root: seguro. The suffix -hon forms a verb meaning to ensure, guarantee, or make something certain.
Variants or conjugations: siguroha = make sure / ensure itnpagsiguro = ensuring or act of making surenkasiguruhan = certainty or safetynsigurado = sure, certain
Related words and expressions: siguroha = make surenpagsiguro = ensuringnkasiguruhan = certainty or safetynsigurado = surenprotection = protection
Meaning and usage notes: Used when the idea is to ensure, guarantee, or make something certain or protected. For a practical command like “make sure”, “siguroha” is very common.

assureensureguaranteesecureverb

Example 1

Segurohon nato nga sakto ang impormasyon.

Let us ensure that the information is correct.

Example 2

Siguroha nga sirado ang pultahan.

Make sure the door is closed.

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