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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

inhenyero

English

engineernoun

Alternative meanings: engineer
professional who applies science and technology to solve practical problems
person who works in engineering
Pronunciation: in-hen-YEH-roh
Root and affixes: inhenyero = engineer; borrowed from Spanish ingeniero; inhenyiriya = engineering
Variants or conjugations: inhenyera = female engineer
enhinyero = engineer variant
endyiner = variant borrowed from engineer
Related words and expressions: inhenyiriya = engineering
teknolohiya = technology
syensya = science
trabaho = work
Meaning and usage notes: Inhenyero is used for engineer. For a woman, inhenyera may also be used. In modern contexts, English-influenced variants such as endyiner may appear.

engineerengineeringprofessionsciencetechnology

Example 1

Ang akong igsoon usa ka inhenyero.

My brother is an engineer.

Example 2

Nagtrabaho siya isip inhenyero sa proyekto.

He works as an engineer on the project.

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Hiusa

Actions & States Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

to unite; united; unifiedverb

Alternative meanings: Hiusa means to unite, united, or unified in Cebuano/Bisaya. It is used for people, groups, ideas, or parts that come together and work as one.
Pronunciation: hee-OO-sah
Root and affixes: Base form hiusa. Paghiusa names union or unification; mahiusa can express becoming united or being able to unite.
Variants or conjugations: paghiusa; mahiusa; naghiusa; maghiusa; hiniusa
Related words and expressions: unite; united; unified; union; unity; join; group
Meaning and usage notes: For the noun unity or union, panaghiusa is more natural. For the process of joining or integrating, paghiusa may fit better. Hiusa works as the base for united or to unite depending on the sentence.

groupjoin togetherunifieduniteunitedunity

Example 1

Kinahanglan ta maghiusa.

We need to unite.

Example 2

Ang kalisod naghiusa sa pamilya.

The hardship united the family.

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Resistensya

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

resistance; endurancenoun

Alternative meanings: resistance; opposition; endurance; capacity to withstand; physical, medical, electrical, or social resistance
Pronunciation: reh-sis-TEN-syah
Root and affixes: Loanword related to Spanish resistencia. It is also related to sukol when it means to resist or oppose, and to kalig-on when it means strength or endurance.
Variants or conjugations: resistensiya; pagsukol; kalig-on; lahutay; pakigbisog
Related words and expressions: resist; strength; endurance; stamina; struggle
Meaning and usage notes: Use resistensya for the general term. For active opposition, pagsukol may sound more natural. For endurance or toughness, kalig-on or lahutay may fit better.

endurancehealthoppositionresistancestrength

Example 1

Nagpakita sila og resistensya batok sa desisyon.

They showed resistance against the decision.

Example 2

Importante ang resistensya sa lawas batok sa sakit.

The body resistance against illness is important.

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Mopahayag og opinyon

Actions & States Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

to give an opinion; to express an opinion; to opineverb

Alternative meanings: to give an opinion; to express an opinion; to state a point of view; to say what one thinks
Pronunciation: moh-pah-HAH-yag og oh-PEEN-yohn
Root and affixes: Pahayag means statement or expression; opinyon/upiniyun means opinion. Hunahuna relates to thinking, thought, or mind.
Variants or conjugations: to say; to think; in my opinion; to express; opinion
Related words and expressions: opinion; thought; statement; comment; speaking
Meaning and usage notes: For formally giving an opinion, mopahayag og opinyon is clear. To say I think/believe that, use naghunahuna ko depending on context. To comment on something, mokomento may be used.

give an opinion, express an opinion, opine

Example 1

Gusto ko mopahayag og opinyon bahin niini.

I want to give an opinion about this.

Example 2

Unsa imong opinyon ani?

What is your opinion about this?

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magpakita

Actions & States Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

appearverb

Alternative meanings: to appear
to show oneself
to be visible
to be listed or included, depending on context
Pronunciation: mag-pah-KEE-tah
Root and affixes: pakita = to show, to appear; magpakita = to appear or show oneself; ipakita = to show something
Variants or conjugations: pakita = show or appear
nipakita = appeared or showed up
ipakita = to show something
maapil = to be included
Related words and expressions: kita = to see
dagway = appearance
lista = list
apil = to include or participate
Meaning and usage notes: For figurar in the sense of appearing or showing up, magpakita works well. If it means to be listed in a document, maapil or naa sa lista can be more precise.

appearfigureincludelistshow

Example 1

Nagpakita siya sa lista sa mga mananaog.

He or she appeared on the list of winners.

Example 2

Ang ngalan niya nagpakita sa dokumento.

His or her name appears in the document.

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tugpahanan

Places & Geography Travel & Transportation

English

airportnoun

Alternative meanings: airport
airfield
airstrip or place where airplanes land and take off
Pronunciation: toog-pah-HAH-nahn
Root and affixes: tugpa = to land; -hanan = place suffix; tugpahanan = landing place
Variants or conjugations: irpurt = airport, modern loanword
landinganan = landing place
tugpa = to land
Related words and expressions: eroplano = airplane
biyahe = trip or travel
bagahe = luggage
tirminal = terminal
Meaning and usage notes: Tugpahanan is the Cebuano form for airport, airfield, or airstrip. In modern speech, irpurt may also be heard as a loanword from airport.

airplaneairportterminaltransporttravel

Example 1

Moabot mi sa tugpahanan ugma sa buntag.

We will arrive at the airport tomorrow morning.

Example 2

Duol ra ang tugpahanan sa siyudad.

The airport is near the city.

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Magbabalaod

Government, Politics & Law Society & Community Work & Professions

English

legislator; lawmaker; legislative membernoun

Alternative meanings: legislator; lawmaker; maker of laws; congressman; senator; member of a legislative assembly
Pronunciation: mag-bah-bah-lah-OD
Root and affixes: Comes from balaod, meaning law. Magbabalaod literally relates to someone who makes or works with laws.
Variants or conjugations: lawmaker; senator; congressman; legislator; one who makes laws
Related words and expressions: law; bill; legislature; government; congress
Meaning and usage notes: Magbabalaod is a clear form for legislator. If referring to a specific office, senador, kongresista, or representante may be used depending on context.

legislator, lawmaker, congressman

Example 1

Ang magbabalaod naghimo og bag-ong balaod.

The legislator made a new law.

Example 2

Daghang magbabalaod ang mitambong sa sesyon.

Many lawmakers attended the session.

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Pagtudlo

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

teaching; instructionnoun

Alternative meanings: teaching; instruction; act of teaching; process of explaining or passing on knowledge
Pronunciation: pag-TOOD-lo
Root and affixes: From tudlo, which can mean to teach, instruct, point, or finger depending on context. Pag- turns the root into an action noun.
Variants or conjugations: pagpanudlo; panudlo; edukasyon; pagtudlo
Related words and expressions: teach; teacher; education; learning; class; school
Meaning and usage notes: Pagtudlo focuses on the act of teaching. Edukasyon is broader education, and pagkat-on is learning.

educationinstructionlearningschoolteaching

Example 1

Importante ang maayong pagtudlo sa mga bata.

Good teaching is important for children.

Example 2

Ang iyang pagtudlo klaro ug sayon sabton.

His or her teaching is clear and easy to understand.

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Kabilin

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Society & Community

English

heritage; inheritance; legacynoun

Alternative meanings: Kabilin means heritage, inheritance, or legacy in Cebuano/Bisaya. It can refer to inherited belongings or property, and also to cultural heritage, traditions, or something valuable received from the past.
Pronunciation: kah-BEE-lin
Root and affixes: Related to bilin, which can express leaving something, entrusting, or what remains. Kabilin names what is inherited, passed down, or preserved as heritage.
Variants or conjugations: kabilin; panulundon; napanunod; kultura nga kabilin
Related words and expressions: heritage; inheritance; legacy; culture; tradition; property; history
Meaning and usage notes: For cultural heritage, kabilin or panulundon can work. For financial assets or property, kabtangan or mga kabtangan may be better depending on the sentence.

cultureheritagehistoryinheritancelegacyPropertytradition

Example 1

Ang kabilin sa among pamilya importante kaayo.

Our family heritage is very important.

Example 2

Kinahanglan nato ampingan ang kabilin sa kultura.

We must take care of the cultural heritage.

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gatas

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Food & Drink

English

milknoun

Alternative meanings: milk
nutritious liquid produced by mammals
commercial milk, such as cow milk or canned milk
Pronunciation: GAH-tahs
Root and affixes: gatas = milk; gatasan = to milk or a milk-producing animal; gatason = milky
Variants or conjugations: letse = milk, loanword variant in some contexts
gata = coconut milk
gatasan = to milk
Related words and expressions: baka = cow
inahan = mother
gata = coconut milk
kape = coffee
Meaning and usage notes: Gatas is milk in general. For coconut milk, gata is normally used. Letse also exists as a loanword, but gatas is the main form.

dairydrinkfoodhealthmilk

Example 1

Nagdugang siya og gatas sa kape.

He or she added milk to the coffee.

Example 2

Bugnaw ang gatas gikan sa ref.

The milk is cold from the fridge.

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Kauban sa negosyo

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business People & Relationships Society & Community Work & Professions

English

business partner; partner; associatenoun

Alternative meanings: business partner; partner in business; associate
Pronunciation: ka-OO-ban sa neh-GO-syo
Root and affixes: Kauban means companion, associate, or partner. Sa negosyo specifies the business context.
Variants or conjugations: kauban; kasosyo; partner sa negosyo; kumpaniya
Related words and expressions: business; work; company; alliance; associate
Meaning and usage notes: Kauban alone can mean companion or partner in general. For a business partner, kauban sa negosyo is clearer.

associatebusinessbusiness partnerpartnerwork

Example 1

Siya ang akong kauban sa negosyo.

He or she is my business partner.

Example 2

Nagplano kami sa akong kauban sa negosyo.

We planned with my business partner.

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Impeksyon

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health

English

infectionnoun

Alternative meanings: Impeksyon means infection in Cebuano/Bisaya. It is used for an infection in the body, an infected wound, or a condition caused by microbes, bacteria, or viruses.
Pronunciation: im-PEK-shon
Root and affixes: Loanword related to infection. Common in medical and health contexts.
Variants or conjugations: impeksyon; infeksiyon; naimpeksyon; impeksyunan
Related words and expressions: infection; illness; health; wound; bacteria; virus; doctor; treatment
Meaning and usage notes: For illness in general, use sakit. Impeksyon is more specific for a medical infection.

bacteriahealthillnessinfectiontreatmentviruswound

Example 1

Naa siyay impeksyon sa samad.

He/She has an infection in the wound.

Example 2

Kinahanglan tambalan ang impeksyon.

The infection needs to be treated.

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