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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Abuso

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abusenoun

Alternative meanings

abuse; mistreatment; misuse; excess; abuse of power; harmful or unfair treatment

Pronunciation

ah-BOO-soh

Root and affixes

A loanword from Spanish abuso. The related verb is abusar, to abuse or take improper advantage.

Variants or conjugations

abuso; pag-abuso; abusar; abusado; exploitation; abusive act

Related words and expressions

violence; victim; complaint; threat; corruption; power; take advantage

Meaning and usage notes

Abuso can refer to physical, verbal, emotional, sexual abuse, abuse of authority, or excessive use of substances or resources. In sensitive contexts, specify the type of abuse.

abusecomplaintmistreatmentpowerviolence
Example 1

Dili angay pasagdan ang bisan unsang klase sa abuso.

No kind of abuse should be allowed.

Example 2

Ang abuso sa gahum makadaot sa katawhan.

Abuse of power can harm the people.

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Tambayayong

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to collaborate; to cooperateverb

Alternative meanings

to collaborate; to cooperate; to work together; to join forces; to help as a team

Pronunciation

tahm-bah-YAH-yong

Root and affixes

Related to yayong and the idea of shared help. Pagtambayayong is the noun collaboration or cooperation.

Variants or conjugations

tambayayong; magtambayayong; pagtambayayong; tinabangay; magtinabangay; kooperar

Related words and expressions

collaboration; cooperation; help; mutual assistance; contribute; group; project

Meaning and usage notes

Tambayayong expresses active collaboration. For the noun collaboration or cooperation, pagtambayayong is used.

collaboratecooperatehelpprojectteamwork
Example 1

Kinahanglan kita magtambayayong aron mahuman ang proyekto.

We need to collaborate to finish the project.

Example 2

Nagtambayayong ang komunidad sa pagtabang sa naapektuhan.

The community collaborated to help those affected.

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Ilisan

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to replace; to substituteverb

Alternative meanings

to replace; to substitute; to exchange for another; to put something in place of another; to provide a replacement

Pronunciation

ee-LEE-sahn

Root and affixes

From ilis, exchange, substitute, or replacement. Ilisan indicates replacing something or someone.

Variants or conjugations

ilisan; ilis; ilisdan; pulihan; puli; kapuli; mopuli

Related words and expressions

substitute; change; remove; receive; reserve; replacement; representative

Meaning and usage notes

Ilisan fits replacing objects, people, or elements. Puli is often used for substitute, alternate, or replacement as a noun.

changereplacereplacementsparesubstitute
Example 1

Ilisan nato ang daang ligid.

We will replace the old wheel.

Example 2

Kinsa ang mopuli kaniya sa trabaho?

Who will substitute for them at work?

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Delegasyon

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delegationnoun

Alternative meanings

delegation; group of representatives; commission; group sent to represent; act of delegating duties

Pronunciation

deh-leh-gah-SYON

Root and affixes

A loanword from delegación or delegation. It is related to delegate and representative.

Variants or conjugations

delegasyon; diligasiyun; diligisyun; delegado; representative; group of representatives

Related words and expressions

representative; representation; spokesperson; group; official; meeting; authority

Meaning and usage notes

Delegasyon is used for a group representing others. For one individual, representante or delegado may be used.

commissiondelegatedelegationmeetingrepresentatives
Example 1

Miabot ang delegasyon gikan sa lain nga nasod.

The delegation from another country arrived.

Example 2

Ang delegasyon mitambong sa opisyal nga miting.

The delegation attended the official meeting.

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Arkitektura

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architecturenoun

Alternative meanings

architecture; building design; art of construction; space planning; architectural style

Pronunciation

ar-kee-tek-TOO-rah

Root and affixes

A loanword from Spanish arquitectura. It is related to arkitekto, architect, and estruktura, structure.

Variants or conjugations

arkitektura; architecture; architectural; arkitekto; house design; construction

Related words and expressions

architect; design; structure; building; house; plan; construction; style

Meaning and usage notes

Arkitektura can refer to the discipline, the design of a building, or the visual style of a construction.

architectarchitecturebuildingsconstructiondesign
Example 1

Nindot ang arkitektura sa karaang simbahan.

The architecture of the old church is beautiful.

Example 2

Nagtuon siya og arkitektura sa kolehiyo.

They study architecture in college.

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Kalipay

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joy; happinessnoun

Alternative meanings

joy; happiness; gladness; pleasure; delight; emotional well-being

Pronunciation

kah-LEE-pie

Root and affixes

From lipay, happy or glad. The prefix ka- forms the abstract noun kalipay, joy or happiness.

Variants or conjugations

kalipay; lipay; malipayon; kalipayan; kalipayon; great joy

Related words and expressions

happy; love; heart; smile; enjoyment; celebration; peace

Meaning and usage notes

Kalipay is the noun for joy or happiness. To say happy, use malipayon.

emotiongladnesshappinessjoywell-being
Example 1

Dako ang akong kalipay nga nakita tika pag-usab.

My joy is great seeing you again.

Example 2

Ang pamilya mao ang iyang kalipay.

Family is their happiness.

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Kilo

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kilo; kilogramnoun

Alternative meanings

kilo; kilogram; unit of weight; one thousand grams; weight measure

Pronunciation

KEE-loh

Root and affixes

A loanword used as a unit of measurement. Kilohan can refer to a weighing scale used for kilos.

Variants or conjugations

kilo; kilogramo; kilogram; kilos; kilohan; one kilo

Related words and expressions

weight; heavy; gram; ton; market; rice; meat

Meaning and usage notes

Kilo is very common in market shopping and when talking about body weight. It should not be confused with kilometer, which measures distance.

kilokilogrammarketmeasureweight
Example 1

Palihug hatagi ko og usa ka kilo nga bugas.

Please give me one kilo of rice.

Example 2

Pila ang kilo sa baboy karon?

How much is a kilo of pork today?

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Alkohol

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alcoholnoun

Alternative meanings

alcohol; alcoholic drink; liquor; chemical substance; rubbing alcohol or disinfectant alcohol

Pronunciation

al-koh-HOL

Root and affixes

A loanword from Spanish alcohol. In Cebuano/Bisaya it is used as a noun for drinks and for the chemical substance.

Variants or conjugations

alkohol; alcohol; alcoholic drink; intoxicating drink; isopropyl alcohol; rubbing alcohol

Related words and expressions

drink; drinking; drunk; wine; beer; medicine; disinfectant

Meaning and usage notes

For alcoholic beverage, alkoholikong ilimnon or ilimnong makahubog can be used. For cleaning or medical alcohol, alkohol is understood by context.

alcoholalcoholic drinkdisinfectanthealthliquor
Example 1

Ayaw pag-inom og daghang alkohol.

Do not drink too much alcohol.

Example 2

Gigamit niya ang alkohol sa paglimpyo sa samad.

They used alcohol to clean the wound.

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Bungbong

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wallnoun

Alternative meanings

wall; house wall; building wall; vertical partition; enclosing structure

Pronunciation

boong-BONG

Root and affixes

Bungbong is a noun. It can refer to a physical wall that divides, supports, or encloses a space.

Variants or conjugations

bungbong; dingding; paril; pader; house wall

Related words and expressions

house; room; door; window; roof; floor; paint

Meaning and usage notes

Bungbong is the simple word for wall. Dingding can be used for an interior wall, and paril for an exterior, protective, or defensive wall.

buildinghousepartitionroomwall
Example 1

Putli ang bungbong sa kwarto.

The wall of the room is white.

Example 2

Nagbitay siya og kuwadro sa bungbong.

They hung a picture on the wall.

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Panglalaki

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masculine; maleadjective / noun

Alternative meanings

masculine; male; for men; manly; masculine gender

Pronunciation

pahng-lah-LAH-kee

Root and affixes

From lalaki, man or male. Pang- forms the idea of something intended for, related to, or characteristic of men.

Variants or conjugations

panglalaki; lalaki; laki; linaki; lalakin-on; panlalaki

Related words and expressions

man; woman; feminine; sex; gender; father; husband

Meaning and usage notes

Lalaki means man or male as sex. Panglalaki fits masculine, for men, or male, especially for clothing, style, gender, or category.

for mengendermalemanlymasculine
Example 1

Panglalaki ang disenyo sa sapatos.

The shoe design is masculine.

Example 2

Kini nga seksyon para sa panglalaki nga sinina.

This section is for male clothing.

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Tumoy

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summit; peaknoun

Alternative meanings

summit; peak; top; highest point; upper end; leaders summit depending on context

Pronunciation

too-MOY

Root and affixes

Tumoy refers to the end, tip, or upper part of something. By extension it can express a summit or highest point.

Variants or conjugations

tumoy; ibabaw; kinatas-an; summit; cumbre; tumoy sa bukid

Related words and expressions

mountain; top; high; highest; meeting; leader; gathering

Meaning and usage notes

For a mountain summit, tumoy or tumoy sa bukid fits well. For a political summit or international conference, summit or miting sa mga lideres may be used.

leaders summitmountainpeaksummittop
Example 1

Naabot nila ang tumoy sa bukid sa buntag.

They reached the summit of the mountain in the morning.

Example 2

Adunay summit sa mga lideres karong semana.

There is a leaders summit this week.

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Epektibo

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in effect; validadjective

Alternative meanings

in effect; in force; effective; valid; currently applicable

Pronunciation

eh-pek-TEE-boh

Root and affixes

A loanword related to effective. For current or present, kasamtangan can be used, but for in force or legally effective, epektibo fits better.

Variants or conjugations

epektibo; balido; kasamtangan; nag-epekto; adunay bisa; naa pa sa bisa

Related words and expressions

law; contract; rule; permit; approval; validity; effect

Meaning and usage notes

For vigente as current, kasamtangan may fit. For a law or contract in force, epektibo or adunay bisa is more precise.

contracteffectivein effectin forcevalid
Example 1

Epektibo pa ang kontrata hangtod sa sunod tuig.

The contract remains in effect until next year.

Example 2

Epektibo na ang bag-ong balaod karon.

The new law is now in effect.

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