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Katulin

English

speed; velocity; quickness; temponoun

Alternative meanings: speed; velocity; quickness; tempo; degree of fast movement
Pronunciation: kah-TOO-lin
Root and affixes: From tulin, meaning fast, swift, or moving quickly. Katulin works as a noun for speed or quickness.
Variants or conjugations: tulin; paspas; kapaspasan; dinaganan; pagpatulin
Related words and expressions: quick; strong or fast; slow; run; internet
Meaning and usage notes: Katulin is more of a noun: speed. Paspas and tulin work more as adjectives: fast or swift. For internet speed, katulin sa internet can also be used.

speed, velocity, movement

Example 1

Taasa ang katulin sa sakyanan.

The speed of the vehicle is high.

Example 2

Hinay ang katulin sa internet karon.

The internet speed is slow right now.

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Bulawan

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

gold / goldennoun / adjective

Alternative meanings: gold
golden
precious metal
gold jewelry
something valuable
something precious
gold color
Pronunciation: boo-LAH-wahn
Root and affixes: Bulawan is the main word for gold. From this root comes bulawanon, meaning golden, noble, or gold-colored.
Variants or conjugations: bulawan = gold / golden / jewel
bulawanon = golden / noble / valuable
bulaw = golden / bronze-colored
oro = gold, Spanish loanword in some contexts
de bulawan = made of gold
Related words and expressions: alahas = jewelry
kwarta = money
bili = value
mahal = expensive / dear
puthaw = metal / iron
mina = mine
Meaning and usage notes: Use bulawan for gold as a material or precious metal. Oro may also be understood as a loanword, but bulawan is the more native Cebuano/Bisaya form.

goldgoldenjewelrymetalpreciousvaluewealth

Example 1

Bulawan ang iyang singsing.

His or her ring is made of gold.

Example 2

Mahal kaayo ang bulawan karon.

Gold is very expensive now.

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Imposible

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

impossibleadjective

Alternative meanings: impossible; not possible; unable to be done; very unlikely; unattainable
Pronunciation: im-poh-SEE-bleh
Root and affixes: Imposible is a Spanish loanword used in Cebuano. It also appears as impusibli in some spellings. The idea can be expressed more explicitly with dili mahimo, meaning cannot be done or not possible.
Variants or conjugations: imposible; impusibli; dili mahimo; walay paagi; dili pwede
Related words and expressions: mahimo = can be done or possible; pwede = can or allowed; walay paagi = no way; imposible nga buhat = impossible action; posibilidad = possibility
Meaning and usage notes: Imposible works well as a general adjective. Dili mahimo sounds more like cannot be done, while walay paagi emphasizes that there is no way. For a hopeless situation, imposible can also be used colloquially.

cannot be doneimpossibleno waynot possibleunattainableunlikely

Example 1

Imposible kini kung walay tabang.

This is impossible without help.

Example 2

Dili mahimo nga mahuman nato kini karon.

It is impossible for us to finish this today.

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Libot

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Nature & Weather Work & Professions

English

to go around; to tour; aroundverb / adverb

Alternative meanings: to go around
to tour
to circle around
to surround
to pass through several places
to move around an area
to orbit, in astronomy
Pronunciation: LEE-boht
Root and affixes: Root: libot, related to around, surrounding, or moving around. It also appears as libod in some variants.
Variants or conjugations: libot = go around / around / circle
libod = variant
maglibot = to go around / tour
naglibot = went around / was going around
palibot = surroundings / environment
suroy-suroy = stroll or tour for leisure
laag = go out / stroll, more colloquial
Related words and expressions: palibot = surroundings / environment
suroy = stroll / visit
laag = go out / stroll
lakaw = walk
biyahe = trip / travel
dalan = road / path
lugar = place
Meaning and usage notes: Use libot when recorrer means to go around a place, circle around, or pass through several points. If recorrer means to stroll, sightsee, or tour casually, suroy-suroy may sound more natural. If it only means walking a distance, lakaw may be enough.

aroundgo aroundmovestrolltourtravelvisit

Example 1

Maglibot ta sa siyudad ugma.

We will go around the city tomorrow.

Example 2

Naglibot siya sa palibot sa balay.

He or she went around the surroundings of the house.

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Sesyon

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Government, Politics & Law Society & Community Time & Calendar Work & Professions

English

sessionnoun

Alternative meanings: session
meeting
work period
class period
hearing
scheduled activity
organized gathering
Pronunciation: SESS-yohn
Root and affixes: Sesyon is a loanword from Spanish sesion. It is used in school, legal, work, therapy, or formal meeting contexts.
Variants or conjugations: sesyon = session
tigom = meeting / assembly / session
pagtigom = meeting / act of gathering
klase = class / class session
audiyensya = hearing / audience
espesyal nga sesyon = special session
Related words and expressions: tigom = meeting / assembly
miting = meeting
klase = class
eskwela = school
hukom = judgment / judge
oras = hour / time
Meaning and usage notes: Use sesyon when you want the direct meaning of session. For an ordinary meeting or assembly, tigom may sound more natural.

assemblyclasshearingmeetingsessiontimework

Example 1

Magsugod ang sesyon alas nuebe.

The session will start at nine.

Example 2

Human na ang unang sesyon sa klase.

The first class session is already over.

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Tigbansay

Actions & States Education & Learning Work & Professions

English

trainer; coach; instructornoun

Alternative meanings: trainer; coach; instructor; person who trains; sports coach
Pronunciation: tig-BAHN-sai
Root and affixes: From tig-, person who does an action, and bansay, to train, practice, or exercise. Bansay can also mean skillful or proficient.
Variants or conjugations: coach; instruktor; teacher; sports trainer; to train
Related words and expressions: training; sport; exercise; student; athlete
Meaning and usage notes: Tigbansay works for a sports trainer or a person who trains others. In modern conversation, coach is also used, especially in sports, fitness, or business.

trainer, coach, sport

Example 1

Maayo kaayo ang among tigbansay sa basketbol.

Our basketball coach is very good.

Example 2

Ang tigbansay nagtudlo sa sakto nga pamaagi.

The trainer taught the correct method.

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Graduhan

Actions & States Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to grade / to evaluateverb

Alternative meanings: to grade; to mark; to rate; to evaluate with a score; to assign a grade
Pronunciation: grah-DOO-hahn
Root and affixes: It comes from grado, meaning grade, degree, level, or rating. Graduhan expresses the action of giving a grade or grading something. It is also related to marka when talking about a mark, score, or rating.
Variants or conjugations: grado; graduhan; gigraduhan; maggrado; makagrado; marka; pagmarka
Related words and expressions: grado = grade or level; marka = mark or score; tunghaan = school; maestro = teacher; exam = exam; estudyante = student
Meaning and usage notes: This entry uses calificar in the sense of grading or assigning a mark. If you mean to qualify for a competition or meet requirements, Cebuano usually uses expressions such as kwalipikado or makapasar, depending on context.

evaluategrademarkratingschoolscore

Example 1

Graduhan sa maestro ang among mga papel ugma.

The teacher will grade our papers tomorrow.

Example 2

Gigraduhan niya ang exam base sa sakto nga tubag.

The exam was graded based on the correct answers.

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Lalis

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

English

to dispute; to argue; disputeverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to dispute
to argue
to contend verbally
to have a disagreement
to debate an idea
argument or dispute
Pronunciation: LAH-lis
Root and affixes: Cebuano root for arguing, disputing, or debating. Panaglalis can refer to a dispute or argument between sides.
Variants or conjugations: lalis = to dispute / argue / argument
lalísun = to dispute or argue about something
gilalísan = was argued over or disputed
panaglalis = dispute / argument
lantugi = more formal debate or dispute
diskutir = to discuss, borrowed form
Related words and expressions: panagbangi = conflict / clash
away = fight
lantugi = debate
diskusyon = discussion
argumento = argument
sukwahi = opposite / contrary
kompetisyon = competition
Meaning and usage notes: Use lalis when disputar means to argue, debate, or have a disagreement. For a broader conflict between groups or interests, panagbangi may be better. For disputing a match or competing for something, makigkompetensya, moduwa, or apil sa duwa may fit depending on context.

argueargumentconflictcontendDebatedisagreementdisputequarrel

Example 1

Ayaw na ninyo lalisa ang gamay nga butang.

Do not argue anymore over a small thing.

Example 2

Gilalísan nila ang resulta sa kompetisyon.

They disputed the result of the competition.

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Tinuig

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Economy & Business Time & Calendar

English

annual / yearlyadjective / adverb

Alternative meanings: annual
yearly
every year
once a year
per year
related to a year
reckoned by the year
Pronunciation: tee-NOO-eeg
Root and affixes: Tinuig comes from tuig, meaning year. It is used to express yearly frequency or relation to a full year.
Variants or conjugations: tinuig = annual / yearly
tinuig nga = annual as a modifier before a noun
tuig = year
tuig-tuig = yearly / every year
kada tuig = every year
matag tuig = every year
Related words and expressions: tuig = year
bulan = month
adlaw = day
semana = week
kalendaryo = calendar
petsa = date
Meaning and usage notes: Use tinuig for annual events, reports, payments, or meetings. To say every year in a more conversational way, you can also use kada tuig or matag tuig.

annualcalendarevery yearfrequencytimeyearyearly

Example 1

Adunay tinuig nga tigom sa kompanya.

There is an annual meeting at the company.

Example 2

Kada tuig sila magselebrar niini.

They celebrate this every year.

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Dila

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

tongue / languagenoun

Alternative meanings: tongue; the organ in the mouth; manner of speaking; language in some contexts
Pronunciation: DEE-lah
Root and affixes: Dila is the basic word for the tongue as a body part. For language, the clearer formal term is usually pinulongan, while sinultian is also used in everyday speech.
Variants or conjugations: dila; pinulongan; sinultian; lengguwahe
Related words and expressions: baba = mouth; ngabil = lips; ngipon = teeth; lami = taste or delicious; pinulongan = language; sinultian = way of speaking
Meaning and usage notes: If you mean tongue as a body part, dila is the direct choice. If you mean tongue as a language, pinulongan or sinultian usually avoids confusion.

basic vocabularybody partlanguagemouthspeechtongue

Example 1

Nasunog ang akong dila sa init nga kape.

I burned my tongue with the hot coffee.

Example 2

Ang Cebuano usa ka pinulongan sa Bisaya.

Cebuano is a Bisaya language.

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Sumbong

Actions & States Government, Politics & Law Society & Community

English

to report; to denounce; to accuse; complaintverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to report; to denounce; to accuse; to file a complaint; complaint; accusation
Pronunciation: SOOM-bong
Root and affixes: Root: sumbong. Useful forms: isumbong, to report or denounce something; sumbungan, person or entity receiving the report; sinumbong, reported or accused.
Variants or conjugations: sumbung; isumbong; reklamo; kaso; aligasiyun
Related words and expressions: law; police; case; complaint; court
Meaning and usage notes: Sumbong works for reporting someone, denouncing a problem, or filing a complaint with an authority. Reklamo is more complaint or grievance; kaso is a legal case.

report, denounce, accuse

Example 1

Isumbong nato kini sa pulis.

Let us report this to the police.

Example 2

Nakadawat sila og sumbong gikan sa mga lumulupyo.

They received a complaint from the residents.

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Olimpiko

Art, Culture & Entertainment Qualities & Descriptions Society & Community

English

Olympic / Olympianadjective

Alternative meanings: Olympic; related to the Olympic Games; Olympian in sports context; Olympic athlete; Olympic sport
Pronunciation: oh-LIM-pee-koh
Root and affixes: Olimpiko is a loanword used for Olympic. It can appear in phrases such as Dulang Olimpiko for Olympic Games or atleta nga olimpiko for Olympic athlete.
Variants or conjugations: Olimpiko; Olympic; Dulang Olimpiko; Olimpiada
Related words and expressions: dula = game; atleta = athlete; kompetisyon = competition; medalya = medal; kampiyon = champion; sport = sport
Meaning and usage notes: It is mostly used in modern sports and international competition contexts. For Olympian gods or mythology, it is better to clarify the context because olimpiko is commonly understood as Olympic through English influence.

OlympianOlympicOlympic athleteOlympic GamesOlympic sportOlympics

Example 1

Ang iyang pangandoy mao ang mahimong atleta nga olimpiko.

The dream is to become an Olympic athlete.

Example 2

Ang maong dula apil sa Dulang Olimpiko.

That sport is part of the Olympic Games.

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