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Andam

English

to prepare; ready; prepared; willing; preparationverb / adjective / noun depending on context

Pronunciation: AHN-dahm
Root and affixes: Root: andam. Common forms: moandam = will prepare/prepares; nag-andam = is preparing or prepared; giandam = was prepared; andamon = something to prepare; pag-andam = preparation; pangandam = preparation or readiness.
Meaning and usage notes: Andam can be a verb or an adjective. Andam na ko means I am ready now. For willing as being disposed to do something, andam can work; for inner will or volition, kabubut-on may fit depending on the sentence.

get readyorganizepreparationpreparepreparedreadinessreadywilling

Example 1

Andam na ko motabang.

I am willing to help.

Example 2

Andam na ka?

Are you ready?

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Lehislatibo

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

English

legislativeadjective

Alternative meanings: legislative; related to laws; related to a legislature or lawmaking body
Pronunciation: leh-hees-lah-TEE-boh
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish legislativo. Related to lehislatura, lehislasyon, and lehislador.
Variants or conjugations: lihislatibo; lehislatíbu
Related words and expressions: legislature; legislation; legislator; law; government
Meaning and usage notes: Used to describe proposals, processes, bodies, or powers related to making laws.

governmentlawlegislativelegislaturepolitics

Example 1

Ang komite naghisgot sa lehislatibo nga proseso.

The committee discussed the legislative process.

Example 2

Importante ang lehislatibo nga gahum sa gobyerno.

Legislative power is important in government.

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Yugto

Art, Culture & Entertainment

English

episode; chapter; stagenoun

Alternative meanings: A part of a series, story, program, or set of events; it can also mean chapter, act, or stage.
Pronunciation: YUG-to
Root and affixes: yugto
Variants or conjugations: episodyo, akto
Related words and expressions: episode, chapter, series, act, stage
Meaning and usage notes: Yugto is used for an episode, chapter, or section in a series of events. It can also refer to a stage or moment in life.

chapterepisodeseriesstory

Example 1

Kataposang yugto kini sa serye.

This is the last episode of the series.

Example 2

Usa kadto ka halandumon nga yugto sa iyang kinabuhi.

That was a memorable episode in his or her life.

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Silot

Government, Politics & Law Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

sanction; penalty; punishmentnoun

Alternative meanings: sanction; penalty; punishment; sentence; consequence for wrongdoing
Pronunciation: SEE-loht
Root and affixes: Root silot. It can also function as a verb meaning to punish or impose a penalty.
Variants or conjugations: punishment; to punish; fine; penalty; sanction
Related words and expressions: law; offense; fine; judge; order
Meaning and usage notes: In Spanish, sanción can also mean formal approval of a law. For that sense, approval or pag-uyon may fit depending on context; silot covers the punishment or penalty sense.

sanction, penalty, punishment

Example 1

Nakadawat siya og silot tungod sa iyang sayop.

He or she received a sanction for the mistake.

Example 2

Adunay silot sa paglapas sa balaod.

There is a penalty for breaking the law.

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Petrolyo

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts Nature & Weather

English

petroleum; oilnoun

Alternative meanings: petroleum; crude oil; mineral oil used as an energy and industrial resource
Pronunciation: peh-TROL-yoh
Root and affixes: Loanword used for petroleum. Do not confuse it with lana, which means oil in a general sense.
Variants or conjugations: crude oil; oil; petroleum
Related words and expressions: oil; crude oil; gasoline; energy; industry
Meaning and usage notes: Petrolyo is the specific word for petroleum. Lana is broader and can mean oil in general, including plant oils or oil as a substance.

economyenergyindustrynatural resourceoilpetroleum

Example 1

Ang petrolyo importante sa ekonomiya sa daghang nasod.

Petroleum is important in the economy of many countries.

Example 2

Misaka ang presyo sa petrolyo karong semanaha.

The price of petroleum rose this week.

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Pagkaon

Body & Health Food & Drink

English

diet; food; nutritionnoun

Alternative meanings: The set of foods a person usually eats; it can also refer to food or nutrition in general.
Pronunciation: pag-KA-on
Root and affixes: pag- + kaon
Variants or conjugations: diyeta, pagkaon, nutrisyon
Related words and expressions: diet, food, nutrition, health, eating plan
Meaning and usage notes: Pagkaon means food or nourishment and can cover diet. Diyeta is used as a borrowed form for a specific eating plan, especially for health.

dietfoodhealthnutrition

Example 1

Importante ang husto nga pagkaon sa lawas.

A proper diet is important for the body.

Example 2

Nag-usab siya sa iyang diyeta.

He or she changed the diet.

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Pormula

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

formulanoun

Alternative meanings: formula; rule or expression used to calculate or solve something; established procedure
Pronunciation: por-MOO-lah
Root and affixes: Loanword adapted from formula; common in school, math, science, and technical contexts.
Variants or conjugations: formula; pormulasyon; pormularyo
Related words and expressions: measurement; rule; method; solution
Meaning and usage notes: Use it for mathematical or scientific formulas, or for a fixed way of doing something. For formulation as a process or preparation, pormulasyon may fit better.

educationformulamathprocedurescience

Example 1

Kinahanglan namo ang pormula aron masulbad ang problema.

We need the formula to solve the problem.

Example 2

Isulat ang pormula sa pisara.

Write the formula on the board.

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Mubo

Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions Time & Calendar

English

brief; short; conciseadjective

Alternative meanings: brief; short; concise; short in duration; short in length
Pronunciation: MOO-boh
Root and affixes: Root mubo. It can form expressions such as mubo nga panahon for a brief time or mubo nga mensahe for a short message.
Variants or conjugations: short; somewhat short; shorter; shortest
Related words and expressions: long; time; message; story; small
Meaning and usage notes: Mubo can also mean low or short in height depending on context. For brief in the sense of little time, mubo nga panahon is a natural expression.

brief, short, concise

Example 1

Mubo ra ang iyang mensahe.

His or her message was brief.

Example 2

Mubo ra ang among panag-istorya.

Our conversation was short.

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Sugnod

Home & Objects

English

fuelnoun

Alternative meanings: A material or substance burned to produce heat, fire, or energy; fuel for a fire or engine.
Pronunciation: SUG-nod
Root and affixes: sugnod
Variants or conjugations: sugnud, gasolina, petrolyo
Related words and expressions: gasoline, petroleum, firewood, energy, fire
Meaning and usage notes: Sugnod can refer to fuel in general, including firewood or fuel for propulsion. Gasolina is used specifically for gasoline.

energyfirefuelgasoline

Example 1

Kinahanglan og sugnod ang sakyanan.

The vehicle needs fuel.

Example 2

Nagdugang siya og sugnod sa kalayo.

He or she added fuel to the fire.

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Organo

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Government, Politics & Law Society & Community

English

organnoun

Pronunciation: or-GAH-noh
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish órgano, adapted without the accent as organo. Context shows whether it refers to anatomy, an institution, or music.
Meaning and usage notes: For a body organ, organo sa lawas is clear. For an official body or entity, organisasyon, ahensya, or institusyon may fit depending on context. For the musical organ, organo works as a loanword.

anatomybodybody organizationhealthinstitutioninstrumentmusicorgan

Example 1

Importante ang matag organo sa lawas.

Each organ of the body is important.

Example 2

Nagtukar siya og organo sa simbahan.

He/She played the organ in church.

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Dekreto

Government, Politics & Law Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

decree; official order; edictnoun

Alternative meanings: decree; official order; edict; legal order; authoritative decision
Pronunciation: dek-REH-toh
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish decreto, adapted in Cebuano as dekreto. It relates to legal orders or official decisions.
Variants or conjugations: decree; order; command; official order; edict
Related words and expressions: law; order; command; government; judge
Meaning and usage notes: Dekreto is used in formal registers. For an everyday order, sugo or mando may sound more natural depending on context.

decree, official order, edict

Example 1

Mipagawas ang gobyerno og bag-ong dekreto.

The government issued a new decree.

Example 2

Kinahanglang sundon ang dekreto.

The decree must be followed.

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Panumdoman

Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

memory; recollection; souvenirnoun

Alternative meanings: A mental image or memory of something experienced; something remembered from the past.
Pronunciation: pa-num-DO-man
Root and affixes: dumdom + pa- -an
Variants or conjugations: panumduman, hinumdum, handumanan
Related words and expressions: memory, remember, recollection, past, souvenir
Meaning and usage notes: Panumdoman is used for memory or recollection. Handumanan fits better when recuerdo means souvenir, memento, or keepsake.

memorypastrecollectionsouvenir

Example 1

Nindot kaayo ang akong panumdoman sa pagkabata.

My childhood memory is very beautiful.

Example 2

Gipalit niya kini nga handumanan sa biyahe.

He or she bought this souvenir on the trip.

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