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Pinulongan

English

languagenoun

Alternative meanings: language
tongue
speech
way of speaking
system of communication
verbal expression
parlance
Pronunciation: pee-noo-LOH-ngan
Root and affixes: Pinulongan comes from pulong, meaning word. It is related to words, speech, and organized communication.
Variants or conjugations: pinulongan = language / tongue
sinultian = speech / way of speaking / everyday term for language
lingguwahi = language, modern loanword
pulong = word / term
pinulongang Bisaya = Bisaya or Cebuano language, depending on context
Related words and expressions: pulong = word
sulti = to speak / to say
sinultian = speech / language
hubad = translate / translation
komunikasyon = communication
tingog = voice / sound
Meaning and usage notes: Pinulongan can refer to language in general or to a specific language. In everyday conversation, sinultian is also used for the way someone speaks or for a language.

communicationexpressionlanguageparlancespeechtongueword

Example 1

Unsa nga pinulongan ang imong gisulti?

What language do you speak?

Example 2

Nindot paminawon ang pinulongang Bisaya.

The Bisaya language sounds beautiful.

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Apuntar

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Technology & Information

English

to write down; to note down; to record; to scoreverb

Alternative meanings: to write down
to note down
to enter in a list
to record information
to mark or record a score
to take note
Pronunciation: ah-poon-TAR
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish “apuntar,” used for writing down, recording, or listing something. For writing in general, sulat/isulat is also used; for formal records, rehistro may fit better.
Variants or conjugations: apuntar = to write down / record / list
iapuntar = to write something down
gi-apuntar = was written down / recorded
isulat = wrote
isulat = to write down, depending on context
ilista = to put in a list
rehistro = to register formally
Related words and expressions: nota = note
sulat = write / written text
lista = list
rehistro = record / registration
marka = mark / grade / score
tudlo = point or point with the finger
Meaning and usage notes: Use apuntar when “anotar” means to write something down, add it to a list, or record a score. For writing in general, isulat or mosulat is more basic. For official data registration, rehistro may be more precise. For pointing with a finger, use tudlo.

listmarknotenote downrecordregisterscorewrite down

Example 1

Iapuntar ang imong ngalan sa lista.

Write your name down on the list.

Example 2

Ang iskorir miapuntar sa iskor sa duwa.

The scorer recorded the score of the game.

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Mobiya

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Travel & Transportation

English

to leave / to departverb

Alternative meanings: to leave; to depart; to go away; to abandon a place; to leave something behind, depending on context
Pronunciation: moh-BEE-yah
Root and affixes: Root: biya, related to leaving, giving up, or abandoning. Mobiya expresses that someone will leave or depart; mibiya/nibiya can indicate that someone left or departed.
Variants or conjugations: mobiya; mibiya; nibiya; biya; pagbiya; biyaan; gibiyahan; gibiyaan
Related words and expressions: lakaw = to go or walk; panaw = departure or journey; mobiyahe = to travel; hawa = to leave or move away; gibiyaan = left or abandoned; bahin-bahin = to divide into parts
Meaning and usage notes: Mobiya covers “partir” as to leave or depart. If “partir” means to divide into parts, use bahin-bahin or dibayid depending on context. If it means to travel, mobiyahe may be more precise.

abandondepartgo awayleaveleave behindmove away

Example 1

Mobiya ko karong gabii.

I will leave tonight.

Example 2

Mibiya siya sa balay sayo sa buntag.

He/She left the house early in the morning.

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Ibabaw

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Places & Geography

English

above; on top; over; surfaceadverb / preposition

Alternative meanings: above; on top; over; upper part; surface
Pronunciation: ee-BAH-baw
Root and affixes: Related to babaw, which expresses top part or surface. Sa ibabaw means on top of or above something.
Variants or conjugations: sa ibabaw; ibabaw sa; babaw; igbaw; dugang pa
Related words and expressions: below; under; high; place; surface
Meaning and usage notes: For physical location use ibabaw or sa ibabaw. For encima in the sense of besides or on top of that, dugang pa or an additional phrase fits better depending on context.

above, on top, position

Example 1

Anaa ang libro sa ibabaw sa lamesa.

The book is on top of the table.

Example 2

Ibutang kini sa ibabaw.

Put this on top.

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karne

Basic Vocabulary Food & Drink

English

meat; fleshnoun

Alternative meanings: Food from an animal; it can also refer to flesh or body tissue depending on context.
Pronunciation: KAR-neh
Root and affixes: Loanword related to Spanish carne. In Cebuano it is commonly used for meat as food.
Variants or conjugations: karne; unod; beef; pork
Related words and expressions: food; beef; pork; chicken; fish
Meaning and usage notes: Karne is usually used for meat as food. Unod can mean flesh, pulp, or tissue depending on context.

fleshfoodmarketmeatnoun

Example 1

Ganahan ka og karne?

Do you like meat?

Example 2

Paliton nato ang karne sa merkado.

We will buy the meat at the market.

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Reserba

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Places & Geography Work & Professions

English

reserve; reservation; stock; sparenoun / verb depending on context

Alternative meanings: reserve
something kept for future use
stock or available supply
spare or substitute player
reservation, depending on context
restraint or discretion in some uses
Pronunciation: reh-SER-bah
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish “reserva,” adapted as reserba in Cebuano. For a formal reservation, reserbasyon is also used; for the action of booking, reserbar or mag-book may be used.
Variants or conjugations: reserba = reserve / stock / spare
reserbasyon = reservation / booking
reserbar = to reserve
gireserba = reserved
mag-book = to book, modern form for hotels, travel, or appointments
stock = stock, common commerce loanword
Related words and expressions: kwarto = room
hotel = hotel
biyahe = trip / travel
lingkoranan = seat
stock = stock / inventory
suplay = supply
tilipigan = place where something is stored
Meaning and usage notes: Use reserba when talking about a reserve, saved supply, or substitute. For a hotel, restaurant, flight, or appointment reservation, reserbasyon or mag-book may sound more natural. For nature reserve, reserba natural or protected area may be used depending on context.

bookinghotelreservationreservesparestocksubstitutetravel

Example 1

Naa mi reserba nga pagkaon para ugma.

We have food in reserve for tomorrow.

Example 2

Naa koy reserbasyon sa hotel.

I have a reservation at the hotel.

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teyoriya

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

theory; explanation; frameworknoun

Alternative meanings: A set of ideas or an explanation that tries to understand a fact, topic, or phenomenon.
Pronunciation: teh-yoh-REE-yah
Root and affixes: Borrowed/adapted from teoría/theory. It may also appear as teoriya depending on spelling.
Variants or conjugations: teyoriya; teoriya; teoria
Related words and expressions: idea; study; understanding; concept; science
Meaning and usage notes: Used in school, science, ideas, and explanations. In everyday speech, it may refer to a possible assumption or explanation.

educationexplanationideanountheory

Example 1

Nindot paminawon ang imong teyoriya.

Your theory sounds interesting.

Example 2

Nagtuon mi sa teyoriya sa klase.

We studied the theory in class.

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Bili

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

English

to be worth / valuenoun / related verb

Alternative meanings: to be worth
value
cost
price
importance
merit
to have value
to value or appreciate
Pronunciation: BEE-lee
Root and affixes: Bili is the root for value, cost, or price. With forms and expressions like may bili, walay bili, or pabilhan it can express whether something is worth something, worthless, or valued.
Variants or conjugations: bili = value / cost / price
may bili = has value / is worth something
walay bili = has no value / worthless
bililhon = valuable / precious
kabililhon = value / preciousness
pabilhan = to value / give importance
gipabilhan = valued
Related words and expressions: balor = value
presyo = price
mahal = expensive / dear
barato = cheap
takus = worthy / deserving
importante = important
Meaning and usage notes: To ask how much something is worth, you can say pila ang bili. To say something is worth it, angay or takus may also fit depending on the context.

costimportancemeritpricevaluablevalueworth

Example 1

Pila ang bili niini?

How much is this worth?

Example 2

Dako og bili ang imong tabang.

Your help is very valuable.

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Depinitibo

Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

definitiveadjective

Alternative meanings: definitive; final; conclusive; clear; decisive; leaving no doubt
Pronunciation: deh-pee-nee-TEE-boh
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish definitivo, adapted as depinitibo. It is used for final and conclusive decisions, answers, evidence, versions, or results.
Variants or conjugations: depinitibo; definitivo; final; kataposan; klaro; konklusibo
Related words and expressions: kataposan = final or last; klaro = clear; konklusyon = conclusion; desisyon = decision; permanente = permanent; tino = defined
Meaning and usage notes: Depinitibo works for “definitive” as final or conclusive. If the idea is “permanent,” permanente may be better. If the idea is “last,” kataposan or ulahi may fit better.

clearconclusivedecisivedefinitivedefinitive answerfinal

Example 1

Kini ang depinitibo nga desisyon.

This is the definitive decision.

Example 2

Wala pa mi depinitibo nga tubag.

We still do not have a definitive answer.

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Tambal

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health

English

medicine; medication; remedy; curenoun

Alternative meanings: medicine; medication; remedy; cure; treatment
Pronunciation: TAM-bahl
Root and affixes: Root: tambal. It can work as a noun, medicine or remedy, and also as a verb in some contexts: to treat or cure.
Variants or conjugations: medisina; midisina; medikasyon; mga tambal; pagtambal
Related words and expressions: doctor; pharmacy; illness; prescription; dosage
Meaning and usage notes: Tambal is the most natural option for medicine as a medication or remedy. Medisina is also understood, especially as a loanword for medicine or the medical field.

medicine, medication, health

Example 1

Kinahanglan ko og tambal para sa akong ubo.

I need medicine for my cough.

Example 2

Palita ang tambal sa botika.

Buy the medicine at the pharmacy.

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Maneho

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Travel & Transportation Work & Professions

English

to drive / to operateverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to drive
to operate
to control a vehicle
to steer a car
driving
handling
Pronunciation: mah-NEH-hoh
Root and affixes: Maneho can work as a root related to driving or handling. Common forms include nagmaneho for is driving and magmaneho for to drive.
Variants or conjugations: maneho = drive / driving / handling
magmaneho = to drive
nagmaneho = driving / is driving
gimaneho = was driven / was handled
driber = driver, English loanword
sakay = to ride or get in a vehicle, not necessarily to drive
Related words and expressions: kotse = car
motor = motorcycle / motor
sakay = to ride / get in a vehicle
driber = driver
biyahe = trip
dalan = road / street
Meaning and usage notes: Use maneho when the person controls the vehicle. If the person is only a passenger, sakay is better. For driver as a person, driber is also heard.

cardrivedrivingoperatetransportationtravelvehicle

Example 1

Kabalo ka magmaneho og kotse?

Do you know how to drive a car?

Example 2

Nagmaneho siya padulong sa trabaho.

He/She drove to work.

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Pakigkita

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Society & Community Time & Calendar

English

appointment; date; meeting; meetupnoun / verb depending on context

Alternative meanings: appointment
date
meeting
meetup
the act of seeing or meeting someone
romantic date, depending on context
Pronunciation: pah-kig-KEE-tah
Root and affixes: Related to kita, meaning to see or meet. Pakigkita expresses the idea of meeting or having an appointment/date with someone.
Variants or conjugations: pakigkita = appointment / date / meeting
magkita = to see each other / meet
makigkita = to meet with someone / see someone
kasabutan sa pakigkita = agreed appointment
date = romantic date, common English loan
appointment = formal appointment, common English loan
Related words and expressions: kita = see
magkita = meet / see each other
miting = meeting
iskedyul = schedule
oras = time / hour
adlaw = day
romantiko = romantic
Meaning and usage notes: Use pakigkita for an appointment, date, or meeting with a person. For a medical or formal appointment, appointment or kasabutan sa pakigkita may also be heard. For a romantic date, date is common in modern speech, but pakigkita can work if the context is clear. For a textual quote or citation, use kutlo.

appointmentdatemeetingmeetupromantic datescheduleseeing someoneto meet

Example 1

Naa koy pakigkita sa doktor ugma.

I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow.

Example 2

Naa mi pakigkita karong gabii.

We have a date or meeting tonight.

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