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Mokanta

English

to singverb

Alternative meanings: to sing; to perform a song; to use the voice musically; to vocalize; to sing aloud
Pronunciation: moh-KAHN-tah
Root and affixes: The root is kanta, which can mean song or to sing. Mokanta is an actor-focus verb form meaning someone will sing or sings. Nagkanta expresses ongoing or habitual action, and nikanta means someone sang.
Variants or conjugations: kanta; mokanta; mikanta; nikanta; nagkanta; kantahon; kantahi; manganta
Related words and expressions: kanta = song or sing; tingog = voice; musika = music; karaoke = karaoke; mangantahay = singer; kalantahon = hymn
Meaning and usage notes: Kanta can also mean song, so mokanta makes the verbal meaning of to sing clearer. For singer, mangantahay may be used, and for song, use kanta.

karaokemusicsingsongvocalizevoice

Example 1

Mokanta ko sa karaoke karong gabii.

I will sing at karaoke tonight.

Example 2

Ganahan siya mokanta og mga kanta sa gugma.

They like to sing love songs.

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Sukod

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Numbers & Quantities Technology & Information

English

to measure / measurementverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to measure
measure
measurement
dimension
size
to calculate a measurement
to evaluate a quantity
to compare dimensions
Pronunciation: SOO-kod
Root and affixes: Sukod is the root for measure or to measure. Pagsukod names the act of measuring or measurement, and sukdanan can refer to a standard, pattern, or reference measure.
Variants or conjugations: sukod = to measure / measure / dimension
pagsukod = measurement / act of measuring
sukdon = will be measured / measure something
gisukod = was measured
sukdanan = standard / pattern / reference measure
panukod = meter or measuring instrument in some contexts
Related words and expressions: kadak-on = size / magnitude
gitas-on = height / length
lapad = width
gibug-aton = weight
metro = meter
kantidad = quantity
timbang = to weigh / weight
Meaning and usage notes: Use sukod both for the verb to measure and for measure or dimension. If you mean the process of measurement, pagsukod is more specific.

dimensionevaluatemeasuremeasurementmeterquantitysize

Example 1

Sukda ang lamesa una pa mopalit og panapton.

Measure the table before buying cloth.

Example 2

Unsa ang sukod sa kwarto?

What is the measurement of the room?

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Kalayo

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Nature & Weather

English

fire / flamenoun

Alternative meanings: fire; flame; blaze; combustion; heat from fire
Pronunciation: kah-LAH-yoh
Root and affixes: Kalayo is related to kayo, which also means fire or flame. In some contexts, kalayo can be confused in writing with kalayô, remoteness, but pronunciation and context distinguish the meanings.
Variants or conjugations: kalayo; kayo; sunog; siga; nagkayo; kalayohon
Related words and expressions: sunog = fire, burning, or burn; siga = flame or being lit; init = heat; aso = smoke; abo = ash; tubig = water
Meaning and usage notes: Kalayo is the general word for fire or flame. Sunog is used more for a fire incident, burning, or something burned. Kayo can also mean fire, but kalayo is usually clearer for learners.

blazecombustionfireflameheatnature

Example 1

Ayaw duol sa kalayo.

Do not go near the fire.

Example 2

Nakita namo ang kalayo sa layo.

We saw the fire from far away.

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Katas-on

Body & Health Numbers & Quantities Places & Geography

English

height; tallness; altitude; staturenoun

Alternative meanings: height; tallness; vertical measurement; altitude; how high something is
Pronunciation: kah-TAHS-on
Root and affixes: From taas, high, tall, or long. Katas-on and gitas-on are used for height or length depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: gitas-on; kataas; taas; hayt; altitude
Related words and expressions: high; low; measurement; body; mountain
Meaning and usage notes: Katas-on is used for height or stature. Gitas-on can also mean length, so context decides whether it means height or length. For a person, stature can be expressed as katas-on/gitas-on sa tawo.

height, stature, measurement

Example 1

Unsa ang katas-on sa balay?

What is the height of the house?

Example 2

Ang iyang katas-on mga usa ka metro ug setenta.

His or her height is about one meter seventy.

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Mopatay

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

killverb

Pronunciation: moh-pah-TIE
Root and affixes: From the root patay, which can mean dead or kill. Mo- marks an action-oriented verb form: mopatay = to kill.
Meaning and usage notes: Mopatay is a strong word and should be used carefully. For figurative uses like “it kills me with laughter” or “kill time,” another expression may be needed depending on context.

actioncause deathdangerdeathkilllifetake life

Example 1

Ayaw pagdula sa pusil kay makapatay kini.

Do not play with the gun because it can kill.

Example 2

Ang sakit mahimong mopatay kung dili tambalan.

The disease can kill if it is not treated.

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Magbabalak

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning People & Relationships

English

poetnoun

Alternative meanings: poet
poem writer
writer of poetry
creator of balak
literary writer
Bisaya poet
person who composes verses
Pronunciation: mag-bah-BAH-lak
Root and affixes: Magbabalak comes from balak, meaning poem or poetry. The form names a person who writes or composes poems.
Variants or conjugations: magbabalak = poet
balakero = poet, popular or colloquial form
balakera = female poet, popular or colloquial form
poeta = poet, modern loanword
balakista = person connected with balak or poetry
pamalak = poetry / art of making balak
balak = poem / poetry
Related words and expressions: balak = poem / poetry
pamalak = poetry
sulat = to write / writing
pulong = word
literatura = literature
kultura = culture
awit = song / chant
Meaning and usage notes: Use magbabalak for poet in a literary or cultural context. Poeta may also be understood as a loanword, but magbabalak connects better with the Cebuano balak tradition.

artcultureliteraturepoempoetpoetrywriter

Example 1

Usa siya ka bantog nga magbabalak.

He/She is a famous poet.

Example 2

Ang magbabalak misulat og bag-ong balak.

The poet wrote a new poem.

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Pag-iban

Actions & States Ideas & Abstract Concepts Numbers & Quantities

English

reduction / deductionnoun

Alternative meanings: reduction; deduction; decrease; discount; cutback; act of reducing an amount
Pronunciation: pag-EE-bahn
Root and affixes: It comes from iban, to reduce, deduct, or remove a part. Pag-iban names the reduction or deduction. Pagkunhod also expresses decrease, especially when something goes down or is reduced in a general way.
Variants or conjugations: pag-iban; iban; giiban; pagkunhod; kunhod; mokunhod; minosan; diskwento
Related words and expressions: mokunhod = to decrease; pagkunhod = decrease; dugangan = to increase; minos = less; presyo = price; kantidad = quantity; diskwento = discount
Meaning and usage notes: Pag-iban fits well when talking about an applied reduction, deduction, or cutback. For a general or natural decrease, pagkunhod may sound more direct. For a price discount, diskwento or minosan may also appear.

cutbackdecreasedeductiondiscountlesseningreduction

Example 1

Adunay pag-iban sa presyo karong semanaha.

There is a reduction in the price this week.

Example 2

Ang pag-iban sa gasto makatabang sa negosyo.

The reduction of expenses can help the business.

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Galamiton

Art, Culture & Entertainment Home & Objects Technology & Information

English

instrument; tool; utensil; implementnoun

Alternative meanings: instrument; tool; utensil; implement; equipment used for a task
Pronunciation: gah-LAH-mee-ton
Root and affixes: From gamit, use or to use. Galamiton refers to something used as a tool, instrument, or utensil.
Variants or conjugations: instrumento; hiramenta; gamit; kagamiton; galamit
Related words and expressions: use; technology; music; work; equipment
Meaning and usage notes: Galamiton is broad and works for instrument, tool, or utensil. Instrumento is understood as a loanword, especially for musical, legal, or technical instrument. Hiramenta is more specifically tool.

instrument, tool, utensil

Example 1

Kinahanglan nato og sakto nga galamiton.

We need the correct instrument.

Example 2

Ang gitara usa ka instrumento sa musika.

The guitar is a musical instrument.

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Koleksyon

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Places & Geography Technology & Information

English

collectionnoun

Pronunciation: koh-lek-SYON
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish “colección,” adapted as koleksyon in Cebuano. It is used for sets of objects, works, data, or gathered elements.
Meaning and usage notes: Use koleksyon for a collection of objects, art, books, photos, data, or pieces. If collection means collecting payments, kolekta, kobra, maningil, or kobransa may fit better depending on context.

archiveartcollectcollectiondatagroupobjectsset

Example 1

Dako ang iyang koleksyon sa mga libro.

His or her book collection is large.

Example 2

Kini nga website adunay koleksyon sa mga pulong.

This website has a collection of words.

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Mag-aawit

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary People & Relationships Work & Professions

English

singer / vocalistnoun

Alternative meanings: singer
vocalist
song performer
person who sings
choir member
music artist
chanter
Pronunciation: mag-ah-AH-wit
Root and affixes: Mag-aawit comes from awit, meaning song or to sing. With mag- it forms the idea of a person who sings or performs songs.
Variants or conjugations: mag-aawit = singer / vocalist
aawit = singing or related form of to sing
awit = song / to sing
kantante = singer, modern loanword
haranista = serenade singer
korista = chorister / choir member
Related words and expressions: awit = song / to sing
kanta = song / to sing
musika = music
tingog = voice / sound
alawiton = song
kompositor = composer
artista = artist
Meaning and usage notes: Use mag-aawit for singer or vocalist in a general sense. Kantante is also understood as a modern loanword, but mag-aawit connects better with the Cebuano root awit.

artistchoirmusicsingersongvocalistvoice

Example 1

Maayo kaayo nga mag-aawit siya.

He/She is a very good singer.

Example 2

Ang mag-aawit mikanta og karaang awit.

The singer sang an old song.

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Pag-abli

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

openingnoun

Alternative meanings: opening; act of opening; start; beginning; making something available
Pronunciation: pag-AHB-lee
Root and affixes: It comes from abli, to open or open. Pag-abli names the action or process of opening. Abri is also used as a variant for open, and bukas or buka appear in some contexts of opening or aperture.
Variants or conjugations: pag-abli; abli; abri; pagbuka; bukas; pagbukas; pag-inaugurar
Related words and expressions: abli = open or to open; sirado = closed; pultahan = door; sugod = start; inaugurasyon = inauguration; pagbuka = physical opening or gap
Meaning and usage notes: Pag-abli works well for opening as the act of opening or beginning. For a formal inauguration, inaugurasyon or pag-inaugurar may be used. For a physical gap or aperture, pagbuka can be more precise.

aperturebeginninginaugurationopenopeningstart

Example 1

Ang pag-abli sa bag-ong tindahan ugma buntag.

The opening of the new store is tomorrow morning.

Example 2

Ang pag-abli sa pultahan dali ra.

The opening of the door was easy.

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Banabana

Actions & States Ideas & Abstract Concepts Numbers & Quantities

English

to estimate; to approximate; estimate; valuationverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to estimate; to approximate; to make an estimate; to forecast; approximate valuation
Pronunciation: bah-nah-BAH-nah
Root and affixes: Reduplicated form related to banà, the idea of a guess or opinion. Banabanaa can be used as an imperative: estimate it or approximate it.
Variants or conjugations: bana-bana; banabanaon; tantiya; pagtamod; pagpangga
Related words and expressions: measure; amount; price; value; thought
Meaning and usage notes: For estimating as calculating or approximating, banabana is the main option. For esteeming or valuing someone highly, use pagtamod, respect/esteem, or pagpangga if affection is involved.

estimate, calculate, approximate

Example 1

Banabanaa kung pila ang gasto.

Estimate how much the cost will be.

Example 2

Sa akong banabana, moabot sila ugma.

In my estimate, they will arrive tomorrow.

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