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Organiko

English

organicadjective

Alternative meanings: organic; natural; related to living organisms; grown without synthetic chemicals; organic compound
Pronunciation: or-GAH-nee-koh
Root and affixes: A loanword from Spanish orgánico and English organic. In Cebuano/Bisaya it is used as an adjective.
Variants or conjugations: organiko; organikong; organic food; organic fertilizer; organic
Related words and expressions: food; plant; agriculture; fertilizer; chemical; nature; organism
Meaning and usage notes: For food and agriculture, organiko refers to products grown or produced without synthetic chemicals. In science, it can relate to living organisms or organic compounds.

agriculturechemistrynaturalorganicorganic food

Example 1

Mas mahal ang organikong gulay sa merkado.

Organic vegetables are more expensive at the market.

Example 2

Nagamit sila og organikong abono sa uma.

They used organic fertilizer on the farm.

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Kuhaa

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Home & Objects

English

take it; get itimperative verb

Alternative meanings: take it; get it; pick it up; grab it; take this
Pronunciation: koo-HAH-ah
Root and affixes: From kuha, to take, get, or pick up. Kuhaa is an imperative form addressed to someone.
Variants or conjugations: kuhaa; kuha; kuhai; kuhaa ni; kuhaa kana; pagkuha
Related words and expressions: take; receive; hold; bring; remove; obtain; getting
Meaning and usage notes: Kuhaa is used as a direct instruction: take this or pick it up. If toma means drink, outlet, camera take, or seizure, a different word is needed depending on context.

get itgrabimperativepick uptake it

Example 1

Kuhaa ni, palihug.

Take this, please.

Example 2

Kuhaa ang imong bag sa lamesa.

Take your bag from the table.

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Giya

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Technology & Information Travel & Transportation

English

guide; to guidenoun / verb

Alternative meanings: guide; person who leads; guidebook; instructions; to guide; to steer
Pronunciation: GEE-yah
Root and affixes: Giya works as a noun and verb. As a verb it can form gigiyahan, was guided, or mogiya, will guide.
Variants or conjugations: giya; mogiya; gigiyahan; giyahan; travel guide; manuggiya
Related words and expressions: advice; direction; leader; travel; tourism; teaching; road
Meaning and usage notes: Giya can mean a person guide, a written guide, or the action of guiding. In tourism it can refer to someone who accompanies and orients visitors.

guidemanualorientationto guidetourism

Example 1

Ang giya mitabang namo sa paglibot sa siyudad.

The guide helped us tour the city.

Example 2

Basaha ang giya sa dili pa magsugod.

Read the guide before starting.

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Malampuson

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions Work & Professions

English

successfuladjective

Alternative meanings: successful; accomplished; prosperous; having achieved success; reaching its goal
Pronunciation: mah-lahm-POO-son
Root and affixes: From lampos, to succeed or accomplish something. Kalampusan is the noun success, and malampuson is the adjective successful.
Variants or conjugations: malampuson; malamposon; kalampusan; lampos; milampus
Related words and expressions: success; win; victory; achieve; effort; key; award
Meaning and usage notes: Malampuson describes someone or something successful. For the noun success, use kalampusan.

accomplishedgoalprosperoussuccesssuccessful

Example 1

Malampuson ang ilang proyekto.

Their project was successful.

Example 2

Gusto siya mahimong malampuson nga negosyante.

He wants to become a successful businessperson.

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Giingong

Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Qualities & Descriptions Society & Community Technology & Information

English

alleged; presumedadjective

Alternative meanings: alleged; presumed; supposed; reportedly; claimed but not proven
Pronunciation: gee-EE-ngong
Root and affixes: From ingon, to say. Giingong is used for something said or alleged.
Variants or conjugations: giingong; ginaingon; kuno; gituohan nga; sumala pa
Related words and expressions: say; accused; suspect; case; offense; report; police
Meaning and usage notes: Giingong is common in news writing to keep legal caution. Kuno is more informal, like supposedly or so they say.

accusedallegedlegalpresumedsupposed

Example 1

Gidakop ang giingong suspek sa kaso.

The alleged suspect in the case was arrested.

Example 2

Giimbestigahan pa ang giingong kalapasan.

The alleged violation is still being investigated.

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Inflation

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Food & Drink Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

inflationnoun

Alternative meanings: inflation; general rise in prices; increase in cost of living; loss of purchasing power
Pronunciation: in-FLAY-shun
Root and affixes: A loanword from English inflation. In everyday speech it can be explained as pagtaas sa presyo, rise in prices.
Variants or conjugations: inflation; implasyon; pagtaas sa presyo; pagsaka sa presyo; high prices
Related words and expressions: price; money; economy; expense; goods; salary; market
Meaning and usage notes: In news and economics, inflation is understandable. In everyday speech, pagtaas sa presyo expresses that prices are rising.

cost of livingeconomyinflationpricesrising prices

Example 1

Tungod sa inflation, misaka ang presyo sa pagkaon.

Because of inflation, the price of food went up.

Example 2

Ang inflation makaapekto sa adlaw-adlaw nga gasto.

Inflation affects daily expenses.

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Pagtugot

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Government, Politics & Law Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

approval; permissionnoun

Alternative meanings: approval; permission; authorization; consent; clearance
Pronunciation: pag-TOO-got
Root and affixes: From tugot, to allow or approve. The prefix pag- forms the noun for the act or result of allowing or approving.
Variants or conjugations: pagtugot; tugot; motugot; gitugotan; pag-uyon; aprobasyon
Related words and expressions: permission; approve; accept; consent; license; permit; law
Meaning and usage notes: Pagtugot fits approval in the sense of permission or authorization. For official approval, the loanword aprobar may also appear depending on context.

approvalauthorizationclearanceconsentpermission

Example 1

Kinahanglan ang pagtugot sa ginikanan.

Parental approval is needed.

Example 2

Wala pa makuha ang pagtugot sa opisina.

Approval from the office has not been obtained yet.

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Ilado

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

English

recognized; well-knownadjective

Alternative meanings: recognized; well-known; famous; notable; known by many people
Pronunciation: ee-LAH-doh
Root and affixes: Related to ila, to know or recognize. Ilado describes someone or something known or recognized.
Variants or conjugations: ilado; inila; nailhan; mailhan; pag-ila
Related words and expressions: know; recognize; known; notable; popular; recognition; reputation
Meaning and usage notes: For recognized in the sense of famous or well-known, ilado is natural. For recognized in the sense of identified, nailhan or mailhan may fit better depending on context.

famousidentifiednotablerecognizedwell-known

Example 1

Ilado siya nga magtutudlo sa among lungsod.

He is a recognized teacher in our town.

Example 2

Ilado ang lugar tungod sa nindot nga baybayon.

The place is known for its beautiful beach.

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Dili

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Government, Politics & Law Society & Community

English

to prohibit; to forbidverb

Alternative meanings: to prohibit; to forbid; to disallow; to ban; to restrict
Pronunciation: DEE-lee
Root and affixes: The root is dili. As a verb it can mean to prohibit; with gi- it forms gidili, prohibited or forbidden.
Variants or conjugations: dili; gidili; ginadili; did-an; magdili; pagdili
Related words and expressions: permission; illegal; law; limitation; command
Meaning and usage notes: Dili is also the common word for no or not, so context shows whether it works as the verb to prohibit or as negation.

forbidforbiddenlawprohibitrestriction

Example 1

Gidili ang pagsigarilyo dinhi.

Smoking is prohibited here.

Example 2

Dili nako siya pugngan kung gusto siya molakaw.

I will not forbid them from leaving if they want to go.

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Pakaon

Actions & States Animals Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Food & Drink

English

to feed; to nourishverb

Alternative meanings: to feed; to nourish; to give food; to sustain with food; to provide nourishment
Pronunciation: pah-KAH-on
Root and affixes: From kaon, to eat. The prefix pa- forms the causative idea of making someone eat or giving food.
Variants or conjugations: paka-on; pagpakaon; pakaon; paimnon ug pakaon; kaon; pagkaon
Related words and expressions: eat; food; hunger; child; dog; animal; nutrition
Meaning and usage notes: Pakaon is the verb for feeding or giving food. Kaon means to eat, and pagkaon means food or nourishment.

animalsfeedfoodgive foodnourish

Example 1

Pakaonon nako ang iro karon.

I will feed the dog now.

Example 2

Importante ang pagpakaon sa mga bata og sakto.

It is important to feed children properly.

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Pangkomunidad

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

English

community; communaladjective

Alternative meanings: community; communal; related to the community; shared by a group; intended for community benefit
Pronunciation: pang-koh-moo-nee-DAD
Root and affixes: Formed with pang- and komunidad, community. It is also related to katilingban, society or community, and katilingbanon, social or community-related.
Variants or conjugations: katilingbanon; sa komunidad; para sa komunidad; komun; sosyal
Related words and expressions: community; society; service; project; program; barangay; help
Meaning and usage notes: Pangkomunidad is clear for community-related or communal. Katilingbanon can sound more social or society-related. In phrases, sa komunidad or para sa komunidad can also be used.

communalcommunityprojectservicesocial

Example 1

Adunay pangkomunidad nga proyekto sa barangay.

There is a community project in the barangay.

Example 2

Importante ang pangkomunidad nga serbisyo.

Community service is important.

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Buhian

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

English

to release; to free; to let goverb

Alternative meanings: to release; to free; to let go; to release something held back; to let something or someone go; to release funds or emotions depending on context
Pronunciation: boo-HEE-an
Root and affixes: From buhi, to set free, release, or let go. Buhii can be an imperative or a form for releasing someone or something. Binuhian can mean released or set free.
Variants or conjugations: buhi; buhii; ipagawas; lingkawas; libre; pagbuhi; binuhian
Related words and expressions: free; freedom; liberation; outside; escape; release; remove
Meaning and usage notes: Buhian is ideal for freeing or letting someone or something go. Ipagawas fits more with publishing, issuing, or bringing out. Lingkawas is closer to getting free or being liberated.

freefreedomlet goliberaterelease

Example 1

Buhian nila ang mga langgam sa buntag.

They will release the birds in the morning.

Example 2

Ayaw buhii ang akong kamot.

Do not let go of my hand.

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