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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Tindahan

English

store; shopnoun

Alternative meanings: store; shop; retail business; place where products are sold
Pronunciation: tin-DAH-han
Root and affixes: From tinda, merchandise or sale, with the suffix -han indicating a place.
Variants or conjugations: shop; store; warehouse; seller; merchandise
Related words and expressions: merchandise; sell; buy; market; business; product
Meaning and usage notes: Tindahan is used for a store or business where things are sold. For a large market, merkado may be more precise; for warehouse, almasin may appear depending on context.

businessmarketproductsshopshoppingstore

Example 1

Moadto ko sa tindahan aron mopalit og kape.

I am going to the store to buy coffee.

Example 2

Duol ra ang tindahan sa among balay.

The store is close to our house.

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sirkito

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

circuitnoun

Alternative meanings: circuit
electrical or electronic circuit
closed route or circular course, depending on context
Pronunciation: sir-KEE-toh
Root and affixes: sirkito = technical loanword for circuit; related to English circuit and Spanish circuito
Variants or conjugations: paglibot = circuit, round, or route around
sirkulo = circle
Related words and expressions: kuryente = electricity
alambre = wire
sistema = system
paglibot = route or going around
Meaning and usage notes: In technology and electricity, sirkito is the most direct form. If circuit means a route or lap, paglibot may fit better.

circuitelectricityelectronicsroutetechnology

Example 1

Guba ang sirkito sa radyo.

The radio circuit is damaged.

Example 2

Gisusi sa teknisyan ang sirkito.

The technician checked the circuit.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Taas

Basic Vocabulary Qualities & Descriptions

English

high; tall; elevated; longadjective

Alternative meanings: Taas means high, tall, elevated, or long in Cebuano/Bisaya. It can describe physical height, a high level, an elevated position, or length depending on context.
Pronunciation: TAH-ahs
Root and affixes: Root: taas. With degree: taas kaayo = very tall, very high, or very long. Related form: pataas = upward.
Variants or conjugations: taas; taas kaayo; pataas; taas nga
Related words and expressions: high; tall; elevated; long; height; upward; higher level
Meaning and usage notes: Taas can mean tall/high or long. For people it often means tall; for objects or distance it can mean long; for price, level, or intensity it means high/elevated.

elevatedheighthighlongtallupward

Example 1

Taas kaayo ang bilding.

The building is very tall.

Example 2

Taas ang presyo karon.

The price is high now.

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Kondenar

Actions & States Government, Politics & Law Society & Community

English

to condemn; to sentence; to strongly denounceverb

Alternative meanings: to condemn; to sentence; to find guilty; to strongly disapprove; to denounce
Pronunciation: kohn-deh-NAHR
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish condenar, adapted as kondenar. Kondenado means condemned. Hukom relates to judgment, decision, or verdict; silot relates to punishment or penalty.
Variants or conjugations: condemned; to judge/sentence; judgment; punishment; to censure
Related words and expressions: judgment; punishment; court; law; offense
Meaning and usage notes: For legal condemnation, kondenar or hukman sa silot works. For condemning behavior morally or publicly, mosaway, kondenar, or strong censure may fit depending on tone.

condemn, sentence, denounce

Example 1

Gikondenar siya sa hukmanan.

He or she was condemned by the court.

Example 2

Gikondenar sa katawhan ang maong buhat.

The people condemned that action.

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sakto

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

correctadjective

Alternative meanings: correct
exact
right or fitting
enough, depending on context
Pronunciation: SAHK-toh
Root and affixes: sakto comes from eksakto, related to exact; it is used as an adjective and also as a confirming answer
Variants or conjugations: eksakto = exact
masakto = to hit the mark or turn out exact
saktong = correct or just before a noun
Related words and expressions: husto = right, enough, appropriate
tinuod = true
sayop = incorrect, mistake
Meaning and usage notes: Sakto is very common for correct, exact, or appropriate. It can also mean enough, as in sakto na, that is enough.

correctenoughexactrighttrue

Example 1

Sakto ang imong tubag.

Your answer is correct.

Example 2

Sakto na kini para karon.

This is enough for now.

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Munisipyo

Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Places & Geography Society & Community

English

town hall; municipal hall; city hallnoun

Alternative meanings: town hall; municipal hall; city hall; municipal building; municipal government depending on context
Pronunciation: moo-nee-SIP-yoh
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish municipio. In Cebuano it usually refers to the municipal building or municipal hall, though in context it can also refer to the municipal administration.
Variants or conjugations: municipality; municipal government; town; local government; town hall
Related words and expressions: town; government; mayor; mayor office; capitol; barangay
Meaning and usage notes: For the town hall building, munisipyo is the most direct option. For the municipality as a place, lungsod may be better. For municipal government as an institution, gobyerno sa lungsod or munisipyo can work depending on context.

city halllocal governmentmunicipal hallmunicipalitytowntown hall

Example 1

Moadto ko sa munisipyo aron mokuha og dokumento.

I am going to the municipal hall to get a document.

Example 2

Ang munisipyo naa sa atbang sa plasa.

The town hall is across from the plaza.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

bato

Body & Health Home & Objects Nature & Weather

English

stonenoun

Alternative meanings: stone
rock
pebble or hard mineral piece
kidney stone, in medical context
Pronunciation: BAH-toh
Root and affixes: bato = stone or rock; it can also be used as a verb meaning to throw stones or to harden
Variants or conjugations: mga bato = stones
bato-balani = magnet or lodestone
batoon = rocky, stony
Related words and expressions: bantilis = large rock or stone
labay = to throw
yuta = soil, earth
Meaning and usage notes: Bato covers stone, rock, and pebble. In medical context it can also mean a stone, as in bato sa kidney, kidney stone.

kidneynaturepebblerockstone

Example 1

Daghang bato sa suba.

There are many stones in the river.

Example 2

Ayaw ilabay ang bato.

Do not throw the stone.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Kodigo

Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

codenoun

Pronunciation: koh-DEE-goh
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from código/code. In modern Cebuano/Bisaya it is used for technology, laws, rules, access codes, and signal systems.
Meaning and usage notes: Use kodigo for technical code, access code, legal code, or rule system. If talking about a digital password, password or pasword may sound more natural. If code means an important key, yawi can work figuratively.

basic vocabularycodekeylawpasswordprogrammingrulessymbols

Example 1

Sayop ang kodigo sa programa.

The program code is wrong.

Example 2

Isulod ang kodigo aron makasulod ka.

Enter the code so you can get in.

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Abentura

Art, Culture & Entertainment Ideas & Abstract Concepts Travel & Transportation

English

adventure; exciting experience; risky venturenoun

Alternative meanings: adventure; exciting experience; risky trip; escapade; uncertain undertaking
Pronunciation: ah-ben-TOO-rah
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish aventura, adapted as abentura. Panimpalad can also be used for adventure in the sense of taking a chance or accepting risk.
Variants or conjugations: adventure; risky venture; adventure; to venture; adventuring
Related words and expressions: trip; risk; experience; attempt; going around
Meaning and usage notes: Abentura is clear for adventure in modern use. For a romantic affair or secret relationship, the context changes and may require another expression.

adventure, exciting experience, risk

Example 1

Nangita sila og bag-ong abentura sa bukid.

They looked for a new adventure in the mountains.

Example 2

Ang pagbiyahe nga walay plano usa ka abentura.

Traveling without a plan is an adventure.

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pangutana

Actions & States Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

questionverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to question
to ask
a question or inquiry
Pronunciation: pah-ngoo-TAH-nah
Root and affixes: pangutana = question or root for asking; mangutana = to ask; gipangutana = asked or questioned
Variants or conjugations: mangutana = to ask
pangutan-a = ask someone
gipangutana = asked or questioned
Related words and expressions: duda = doubt, suspect
duha-duha = to doubt, hesitate
tubag = answer
Meaning and usage notes: Pangutana works for asking or questioning. If question means to cast doubt on or challenge an idea, duda or duha-duha may fit depending on context.

askdoubtinquirequeryquestion

Example 1

Gipangutana niya ang desisyon.

He or she questioned the decision.

Example 2

Ayaw kahadlok mangutana.

Do not be afraid to ask.

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Mailhan pinaagi sa kinaiya

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

to characterize; to be characterized byverb phrase

Alternative meanings: to characterize; to distinguish by traits; to define by qualities; to describe the characteristics of someone or something
Pronunciation: mah-EEL-hahn pee-nah-AH-gee sah kee-nah-EE-yah
Root and affixes: Construction with mailhan, to be recognized or distinguished, and kinaiya, character, trait, or nature. Nagpaila sa kinaiya can also express something that reveals or shows a characteristic.
Variants or conjugations: nagpaila sa kinaiya; mailhan sa; described through traits; kinaiya; characterize
Related words and expressions: character; behavior; description; sign; quality; marker
Meaning and usage notes: There is not always a single simple verb equivalent to characterize. This expression works when something is distinguished by its qualities. For describing characteristics, gihulagway may be more direct.

charactercharacterizedescribedistinguishqualitiestraits

Example 1

Mailhan siya pinaagi sa iyang kalma nga kinaiya.

He or she is characterized by a calm nature.

Example 2

Ang produkto mailhan pinaagi sa taas nga kalidad.

The product is characterized by high quality.

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talan-awon

Art, Culture & Entertainment Nature & Weather Places & Geography

English

landscapenoun

Alternative meanings: landscape
scenery
view or visible scene
Pronunciation: tah-lahn-AH-won
Root and affixes: tan-aw = to look, to see; talan-awon = something to look at or a view
Variants or conjugations: talanawon = unhyphenated form used in some sources; bista = view
Related words and expressions: tan-aw = to look
bista = view
kinaiyahan = nature
Meaning and usage notes: Used for landscape, scenery, or a visible scene. It can also mean spectacle or scene depending on context.

landscapenaturephotographysceneryview

Example 1

Nindot kaayo ang talan-awon sa bukid.

The mountain landscape is very beautiful.

Example 2

Gikuhaan niya ug litrato ang talan-awon.

He or she took a photo of the scenery.

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