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Pagdiskobre

English

discovery; finding; act of discoveringnoun

Alternative meanings: The act or result of discovering something that was not known, seen, or found before. It can refer to an idea, place, fact, object, talent, or truth.
Pronunciation: pag-dis-KOB-reh
Root and affixes: Formed with pag- plus diskobre, to discover. Nadiskobrehan is used for discovered or found. It can also relate to pagpangita when searching is involved.
Variants or conjugations: discover; discovered; found; finding; search
Related words and expressions: knowledge; truth; place; data; invention; research; search
Meaning and usage notes: Pagdiskobre is useful for discovery in a general sense. If the context is physically finding something, nakit-an may sound more natural. For research or science, pagdiskobre also fits.

discoverdiscoveryfindingknowledgeresearch

Example 1

Ang pagdiskobre sa bag-ong lugar nakapahimuot kanila.

The discovery of the new place made them happy.

Example 2

Dako nga pagdiskobre kini alang sa panukiduki.

This is a major discovery for the research.

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Timailhan

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

symbol; sign; mark; emblemnoun

Alternative meanings: An object, image, sign, or mark that represents an idea, identity, group, emotion, or meaning. It can also indicate a visible sign, clue, or marker.
Pronunciation: tee-mah-EEL-hahn
Root and affixes: Related to mailhan, recognizable or perceivable, and ilhan, to identify. Timailhan expresses something that lets people recognize, indicate, or represent an idea.
Variants or conjugations: symbol; sign; signal; mark; emblem
Related words and expressions: identity; identify; recognizable; image; mark; meaning; representation
Meaning and usage notes: Timailhan works for symbol, sign, emblem, or marker. Simbolo is also understood as a modern loanword, especially in school, technical, or formal contexts.

emblemmarksignsignalsymbol

Example 1

Ang salampati usa ka timailhan sa kalinaw.

The dove is a symbol of peace.

Example 2

Kini nga marka usa ka timailhan sa ilang grupo.

This mark is a symbol of their group.

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Kamay

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships

English

gesture; motion; expressive movementnoun

Alternative meanings: A movement of the hands, face, or body that expresses an idea, emotion, or intention. It can be a greeting gesture, approval, annoyance, affection, or a signal.
Pronunciation: kah-MY
Root and affixes: Kamay can mean gesture. Nikamay means gestured. It is also related to paglihok, movement, and timailhan or senyas when the gesture works as a sign or signal.
Variants or conjugations: motion; sign; signal; gestured; movement
Related words and expressions: hand; face; body; movement; sign; feeling; communication
Meaning and usage notes: Use kamay for gesture as a body motion. If the meaning is sign or signal, timailhan or senyas may be clearer. Kamay can have other meanings depending on accent and context.

expressiongesturemotionsignsignal

Example 1

Nasabtan nako ang iyang kamay.

I understood his or her gesture.

Example 2

NikamAy siya aron mutawag nako.

He or she gestured to call me.

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Dibuho

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Home & Objects

English

drawing; sketch; illustrationnoun

Alternative meanings: A representation made with lines, strokes, or shapes on a surface. It can be an artistic drawing, a sketch, an illustration, or a hand-made image.
Pronunciation: dee-BOO-hoh
Root and affixes: From Spanish dibujo. Cebuano also uses drowing, and pagdrowing can refer to the act of drawing or to drawing as an activity.
Variants or conjugations: drowing; pagdrowing; line drawing; illustration; sketch
Related words and expressions: art; image; line; paint; color; paper; pencil
Meaning and usage notes: Dibuho works for drawing or sketch. Drowing is also a very common borrowed form. For image in general, hulagway may appear, but it does not always mean something drawn.

artdrawingillustrationimagesketch

Example 1

Nindot kaayo ang iyang dibuho.

His or her drawing is very beautiful.

Example 2

Naghimo siya og dibuho sa balay.

He or she made a drawing of the house.

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Panginabuhi

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business People & Relationships Work & Professions

English

trade; occupation; livelihood; line of worknoun

Alternative meanings: A job, trade, or occupation by which a person earns a living. It can refer to a regular line of work, profession, or means of support.
Pronunciation: pahn-gee-nah-BOO-hee
Root and affixes: Related to kinabuhi, life, and buhi, alive. Panginabuhi is used for occupation or means of livelihood; panginabuhian emphasizes livelihood or support.
Variants or conjugations: panginabuhian; trabaho; profession; work; livelihood
Related words and expressions: work; employment; profession; business; income; life; support
Meaning and usage notes: For oficio meaning a trade or way to earn a living, panginabuhi works well. For oficio meaning an official document, use sulat or opisyal nga sulat depending on context.

livelihoodoccupationprofessiontradework

Example 1

Unsa ang imong panginabuhi?

What is your occupation?

Example 2

Ang pagpangisda mao ang panginabuhi sa iyang pamilya.

Fishing is the trade and livelihood of his family.

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Pagmintinar

Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects Technology & Information Work & Professions

English

maintenance; upkeep; preservation; servicingnoun

Alternative meanings: The act of keeping something in good condition, checking it, caring for it, or repairing it so it continues to work. It can apply to machines, buildings, systems, vehicles, equipment, order, security, or records.
Pronunciation: pag-min-TEE-nar
Root and affixes: Comes from mintinar, to maintain. Pagmentinar also appears as a variant. It relates to maintaining, preserving, caring for, and repairing when the context is technical.
Variants or conjugations: pagmentinar; mintinar; repair; care; preserve; maintenance
Related words and expressions: machine; system; house; security; cleaning; inspection; service
Meaning and usage notes: Pagmintinar is useful for general or technical maintenance. If the focus is repairing something damaged, pag-ayo is more specific. If the meaning is caring for or attending to, pag-atiman may sound more natural.

caremaintenancerepairservicingupkeep

Example 1

Kinahanglan ang regular nga pagmintinar sa makina.

The machine needs regular maintenance.

Example 2

Nagtrabaho sila sa pag-ayo ug pagmintinar sa building.

They worked on the repair and maintenance of the building.

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Kwarto

Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects Places & Geography

English

room; bedroom; hotel roomnoun

Alternative meanings: A separated space inside a house, hotel, building, or dwelling. In everyday use it often refers to a bedroom, though it can also mean room in general.
Pronunciation: KWAR-toh
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish cuarto. In Cebuano, kwarto is used for room, bedroom, or chamber. Lawak and sílid can also mean room or chamber.
Variants or conjugations: kuwarto; lawak; sílid; sleeping room; hotel room; office room
Related words and expressions: house; bed; door; window; living room; hotel; cot
Meaning and usage notes: Kwarto is the most common word for room, especially bedroom. Lawak can sound more general as room or chamber; sílid may be used for a habitable room or room in a formal sense.

bedroomchamberhotel roomhouseroom

Example 1

Gamay apan limpyo ang akong kwarto.

My room is small but clean.

Example 2

Gusto ko mag-book og kwarto sa hotel.

I want to book a room at the hotel.

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Bantogan

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Qualities & Descriptions Society & Community

English

notable; distinguished; eminent; celebratedadjective

Alternative meanings: Standing out because of importance, fame, quality, achievements, or recognition. It can describe a person, work, place, event, or fact worthy of attention.
Pronunciation: ban-TOH-gahn
Root and affixes: Comes from bantog, famous or renowned, with -an forming bantogan, celebrated, illustrious, or distinguished.
Variants or conjugations: famous; notable person; known; recognized; remarkable; very famous
Related words and expressions: fame; honor; known; good; remarkable; important; popular
Meaning and usage notes: Bantogan works well for notable when it means distinguished, eminent, or recognized. If notable means extraordinary or rare, talagsaon may be more precise.

celebrateddistinguishedeminentnotableremarkable

Example 1

Bantogan siya nga manunulat sa Cebuano.

He or she is a notable Cebuano writer.

Example 2

Talagsaon ang iyang talento.

That person has remarkable talent.

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Kompetisyon

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Society & Community

English

contest; competition; pageant; competition eventnoun

Alternative meanings: An event or activity in which several people or groups participate to show skill, talent, knowledge, or performance, usually with rules, judges, or a winner.
Pronunciation: kom-peh-tees-YON
Root and affixes: Loanword adapted from competición/competition. It is related to kompetensya, competition or rivalry, and kontes, contest.
Variants or conjugations: competition; contest; pageant; tournament; match; rivalry contest
Related words and expressions: prize; judge; participant; winner; talent; game; performance
Meaning and usage notes: Kompetisyon works for contest, competition, or certamen. For artistic or school contests, kontes is also used. In some Philippine contexts, paligsahan or timpalak appears as Tagalog influence or borrowing.

competitioncontesteventpageantparticipants

Example 1

Miapil siya sa kompetisyon sa kanta.

He or she joined the singing competition.

Example 2

Daghang partisipante sa kompetisyon karong tuiga.

There are many participants in this year competition.

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Tinuod

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

authentic; genuine; real; trueadjective / adverb

Alternative meanings: Something that is true, real, genuine, or not fake. It can describe a person, object, emotion, story, document, intention, or situation that corresponds to reality.
Pronunciation: tee-NOO-od
Root and affixes: Root: tinuod, true or real. Related forms include kamatuoran, truth; tinud-anay, genuine or sincere; matuod, true; and matinud-anon, sincere or faithful.
Variants or conjugations: genuine; true; truth; sincere; truly real; original
Related words and expressions: real; truth; sincere; original; not fake; correct; valid
Meaning and usage notes: Tinuod works for authentic, real, and true. For authentic in the sense of original or not a copy, orihinal can also be useful. For a sincere person, matinud-anon or tinud-anay may sound better.

authenticgenuineoriginalrealtrue

Example 1

Tinuod ba kini nga dokumento?

Is this document authentic?

Example 2

Tinud-anay ang iyang gibati.

The feeling is genuine.

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Tren

Basic Vocabulary Places & Geography Travel & Transportation

English

train; railway train; locomotive with carsnoun

Alternative meanings: A transport vehicle that moves on rails and can carry passengers or freight. It can refer to urban trains, long-distance trains, or freight trains.
Pronunciation: TREN
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish tren. It is used as a noun for the railway vehicle. To travel by train, use mosakay sa tren.
Variants or conjugations: trín; trains; passenger train; freight train; LRT; MRT
Related words and expressions: rails; station; ticket; passenger; freight; trip; ride
Meaning and usage notes: Tren is used for train or locomotive. It should not be confused with English train meaning to train; for training, words like bansay or trina are used depending on context.

locomotiverailrailwaytraintransportation

Example 1

Mosakay ta sa tren ugma.

We will ride the train tomorrow.

Example 2

Na-delay ang tren tungod sa pag-ayo sa riles.

The train was delayed because of track repairs.

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Landong

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Nature & Weather Qualities & Descriptions

English

shade; shadow; to shadenoun / verb

Alternative meanings: Partial darkness produced when an object blocks light. It can also refer to a shaded place, protection from the sun, or the act of shading something.
Pronunciation: LAN-dong
Root and affixes: Root: landong, shade or shadow. Related forms include landongan, to shade or cover with shade; nalandongan, shaded; and malandong, shady or shadowy.
Variants or conjugations: landung; landongan; nalandongan; malandong; anino; palandong
Related words and expressions: bright; sun; light; darkness; tree shade; umbrella; shelter
Meaning and usage notes: Landong works for shade or a shaded place. Anino can be more specific for a cast shadow with a clear outline, like the shadow of a person on the ground.

darknessshadeshadingshadowtree

Example 1

Mipahulay kami ilalom sa landong sa kahoy.

We rested under the shade of the tree.

Example 2

Makita ang anino sa bata sa yuta.

The shadow of the child can be seen on the ground.

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