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ipatik

English

published; to publishverb / participle

Alternative meanings: Published or made public; also to publish, print, or make content, news, articles, or texts available to the public.
Pronunciation: ee-PAH-tik
Root and affixes: From the root patik, meaning to print, publish, mark, or stamp.
Variants or conjugations: patik; ipatik; gipatik; pagpatik; publication
Related words and expressions: publication; publishing; newspaper; article; writing; news; release
Meaning and usage notes: Ipatik means to publish or print. Gipatik means published or was published. For releasing something to the public, ipagawas may also fit.

articlecontentnewspostpostedprintpublicationpublishpublished

Example 1

Gipatik na ang artikulo.

The article has already been published.

Example 2

Ipatik nato ang balita karon.

Let us publish the news today.

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Siguro

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

probably; surely; maybeadverb

Alternative meanings: A word that expresses probability, assumption, or moderate certainty about something that may be true or may happen.
Pronunciation: see-GOO-roh
Root and affixes: Related to seguro, but in Cebuano siguro mainly functions as a probability marker.
Variants or conjugations: tingali; seguro; lagmit; basin
Related words and expressions: sure; maybe; possible; true; certainty
Meaning and usage notes: Siguro matches seguramente when it means probably. If the meaning is surely or definitely, segurado or sigurado can be stronger.

adverbsmaybeprobabilityprobablysurely

Example 1

Moabot siguro siya karong hapon.

He/She will probably arrive this afternoon.

Example 2

Siguro busy siya karon.

He/She is probably busy now.

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Matahum

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Qualities & Descriptions

English

beautiful; pretty; lovelyadjective

Alternative meanings: Beautiful, pretty, lovely, or attractive; used to describe something or someone with beauty, charm, or a pleasant appearance.
Pronunciation: mah-TAH-hoom
Root and affixes: Related to katahum = beauty. Matahum describes the quality of being beautiful or lovely.
Variants or conjugations: beauty; nice/beautiful; handsome; pretty
Related words and expressions: beauty; nice; flower; face; appearance; love
Meaning and usage notes: Matahum often sounds more expressive or formal for beautiful/lovely. Nindot is broader: nice, good, pleasant. Gwapo/gwapa is often used for attractive people.

appearanceattractivebeautifulbeautyhandsomelovelynicepretty

Example 1

Matahum kaayo ang bulak.

The flower is very beautiful.

Example 2

Matahum ang iyang pahiyom.

His/her smile is beautiful.

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Paubos

Actions & States Economy & Business Qualities & Descriptions

English

descent; drop; decrease; declinenoun / adjective

Alternative meanings: Descent, drop, decrease, decline, or reduction; a downward movement or change in level, price, amount, or intensity.
Pronunciation: pah-OO-bohs
Root and affixes: Comes from ubos, meaning low, down, or below. Paubos expresses movement, direction, or change downward.
Variants or conjugations: low; went down; lowering; reduction; low as adjective
Related words and expressions: low; high; price; level; amount
Meaning and usage notes: For physical descent, like going down stairs or getting off a vehicle, naog may fit better. For a decrease in numbers, prices, or levels, paubos works well.

declinedecreasedescentdownwarddropfalllevellowpricereduction

Example 1

Paubos ang presyo karon.

There is a drop in the price today.

Example 2

Paubos ang lebel sa tubig.

The water level is decreasing.

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Katingad-an

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

weird; strange; unusualadjective / noun

Alternative meanings: Weird, strange, unusual, or peculiar; something that stands out because it is not common or feels out of the ordinary.
Pronunciation: ka-ting-AHD-an
Root and affixes: Related to katingad, surprise or strangeness. Katingad-an can mean strange, weird, or a surprising thing depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: katingad; katingalahan; talagsaon; lahi
Related words and expressions: different; unique; scarce; astonishing; event
Meaning and usage notes: For rare as scarce, nihit may fit better. For rare as unique or uncommon, talagsaon fits. For weird/strange, katingad-an is better.

curiousdifferentoddpeculiarrarestrangeunusualweird

Example 1

Katingad-an kaayo ang nahitabo.

What happened was very strange.

Example 2

Katingad-an ang iyang batasan karon.

His/her behavior is weird today.

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Balik

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

return; to return; backnoun / verb / adverb

Alternative meanings: Return, comeback, or the act of going back; also to return, give something back, or do an action again.
Pronunciation: BAH-lik
Root and affixes: Base form: balik. It can work as a verb root for returning or as an adverb meaning again/back.
Variants or conjugations: mobalik = will return / is going to return; nibalik = returned; ibalik = return it / put back; balika = return / repeat; pagbalik = return or upon returning
Related words and expressions: return home; go home; again; repeat; go; give back
Meaning and usage notes: Balik works for return or coming back in general. For returning home, uli or pauli may fit better. For returning a borrowed object, iuli can be more specific.

againcome backcomebackgive backgo backnounrepeatreturnverb

Example 1

Ang iyang balik makapalipay sa tanan.

His/her return will make everyone happy.

Example 2

Mobalik ko ugma.

I will come back tomorrow.

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Palihog

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words People & Relationships

English

pleaseadverb / expression

Alternative meanings: please; do me a favor; polite request marker; kindly; expression of courtesy
Pronunciation: pah-LEE-hog
Root and affixes: Palihog comes from the idea of asking a favor. It is also often written palihug in many areas or learning materials.
Variants or conjugations: palihog; palihug; palíhog; palíhug; palihog ko; palihug ko
Related words and expressions: request; favor; help; thank you; excuse me; can; get
Meaning and usage notes: Palihog is the basic way to say please. It can go at the start or end of a request: Palihog, kuhaa ang tubig or Kuhaa ang tubig, palihog.

courtesyfavorpleasepoliterequest

Example 1

Palihog, ikuha ko og tubig.

Please get me some water.

Example 2

Tabangi ko, palihog.

Help me, please.

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Pagkalungsoranon

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

English

citizenshipnoun

Alternative meanings: Citizenship; the legal or social status, identity, or condition of a person as a member of a city, community, or country, with rights and responsibilities.
Pronunciation: pag-ka-loong-so-rah-NON
Root and affixes: Related to lungsod = city, town, or municipality, and lungsoranon = citizen or inhabitant.
Variants or conjugations: lungsoranon; pagkalungsoranon; citizenship
Related words and expressions: city; resident; country; government; rights; duties; vote
Meaning and usage notes: Pagkalungsoranon is understood as citizenship or civic status. For citizen/inhabitant, lungsoranon or lumulupyo may fit depending on context.

citizencitizenshipciviccountrydutiesgovernmentpoliticsrightssociety

Example 1

Importante ang pagkalungsoranon sa usa ka nasod.

Citizenship is important in a country.

Example 2

Ang pagkalungsoranon adunay mga katungod ug obligasyon.

Citizenship has rights and obligations.

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Dinhi

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Places & Geography

English

here; over hereadverb

Alternative meanings: Here or over here; in this place, at this location, or around here.
Pronunciation: DIN-hee
Root and affixes: Base form: dinhi. Common/casual variant: diri. Related to anhi = come here and nganhi = toward here.
Variants or conjugations: diri
Related words and expressions: anhi
nganhi
dinha
didto
diha
Meaning and usage notes: Dinhi means here/over here. Diri is also commonly used for here and may sound more casual or general depending on the area.

adverbdirectionherelocationnearover hereplace

Example 1

Pahuway lang dinhi.

Rest here.

Example 2

Anhi dinhi.

Come here.

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Premyera

Actions & States Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Time & Calendar

English

premiere; debut; releasenoun

Alternative meanings: Premiere, debut, or first public presentation of a movie, play, song, show, or project.
Pronunciation: prem-YEH-rah
Root and affixes: Loanword used for a premiere or first release. It can also be expressed as unang pagpasalida depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: unang pagpasalida; debut; release
Related words and expressions: movie; show; song; performance; release; debut
Meaning and usage notes: Use premyera for a premiere or first public showing. For wearing or using something for the first time, use gamiton sa unang higayon.

debutentertainmentfirst showingmoviemusicpremierereleaseshow

Example 1

Karong gabii ang premyera sa salida.

Tonight is the movie premiere.

Example 2

Daghan ang mitan-aw sa premyera sa bag-ong kanta.

Many people watched/listened to the premiere of the new song.

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Kasabutan

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Government, Politics & Law Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

pact; agreement; covenant; contractnoun

Alternative meanings: Pact, agreement, covenant, or contract; an understanding reached between people, groups, or institutions to fulfill something or accept certain conditions.
Pronunciation: ka-sa-BOO-tan
Root and affixes: Related to sabot = to understand/negotiate. Kasabutan = an agreement or reached understanding.
Variants or conjugations: kauyunan
gikasabutan
Related words and expressions: uyon
sabot
kontrata
pakig-uyon
Meaning and usage notes: Kasabutan fits pact as an agreement or covenant. For a vow or solemn promise, saad may fit; for a formal contract, kontrata can also be used.

agreementcommitmentcontractcovenantdeallegalpactsettlementunderstanding

Example 1

Naghimo sila og kasabutan.

They made a pact.

Example 2

Kinahanglan nato sundon ang kasabutan.

We need to honor the agreement.

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Pagsalig

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships Society & Community

English

dependence; reliance; trustnoun

Alternative meanings: Dependence, reliance, or trust in someone or something; the act or state of trusting, depending on, or relying on a person, relationship, system, or situation.
Pronunciation: pag-SAH-lig
Root and affixes: From the root salig, to trust, believe, or rely on. With pag-, it forms the noun pagsalig: trust or the act of trusting.
Variants or conjugations: salig = to trust or depend on; magsalig = to rely on; nagsalig = relies on / depends on; masaligon = confident; kasaligan = reliable
Related words and expressions: trust; reliable; assurance; relationship; help; support
Meaning and usage notes: Pagsalig can mean positive trust or dependence/reliance. For dependency as an office, department, or government branch, opisina, departamento, or ahensiya may fit depending on context.

confidencedependdependencedependencyfaithrelationshipreliancesupporttrust

Example 1

Dako ang iyang pagsalig sa iyang pamilya.

He/She has strong reliance/trust in his/her family.

Example 2

Ang pagsalig sa sistema importante.

Reliance on the system is important.

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