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ipagawas

English

to issue; to release; to emitverb

Alternative meanings: To make something come out, publish it, or release it, such as information, a signal, sound, document, notice, or result.
Pronunciation: ee-pah-GAH-wahs
Root and affixes: Related to gawas, meaning to go out or outside. Ipa- marks causing something to come out or be released.
Variants or conjugations: ipagawas; gipagawas; pagpagawas
Related words and expressions: gawas = to go out / outside; imantala = to publish; ipadala = to send
Meaning and usage notes: “Ipagawas” works for issue/release in the sense of putting something out. For emitting sound, signal, or broadcast, context may also use “mopagawas” or a more specific phrase.

emitissuereleaseverb

Example 1

Ipagawas nila ang opisyal nga pahibalo.

They will issue the official notice.

Example 2

Gipagawas ang resulta karon.

The result was released today.

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Daog

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to win; to defeat; victoryverb / noun

Alternative meanings: To win, defeat, or triumph; to achieve victory in a competition, argument, election, or struggle. It can also mean overcoming a difficulty or defeating a rival.
Pronunciation: DAH-og
Root and affixes: Daog is the root for winning or defeating. Related forms include pagdaog, victory or triumph, and mananaog, winner.
Variants or conjugations: pagdaog = victory or triumph; mananaog = winner; dag-on = to overpower or defeat; pildi = to defeat or lose depending on context
Related words and expressions: victory, winner, defeat, competition, triumph
Meaning and usage notes: Use daog for winning or defeating in sports, elections, games, or challenges. For “overcoming” an emotion or difficulty, daog can work, but malampasan may sound more natural depending on the sentence.

defeatovercometriumphvictorywin

Example 1

Gusto namo modaog sa duwa.

We want to win the game.

Example 2

Nadaog niya ang iyang kahadlok.

He/She overcame his/her fear.

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Tangtang

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects

English

to remove / to take offverb

Alternative meanings: to remove; to take off; to detach; to withdraw something; to take something away from a place
Pronunciation: tahng-TAHNG
Root and affixes: Root: tangtang. Common forms: tangtanga, remove or take something off; gitangtang, was removed; matangtang, can be removed or come loose; natangtang, came off or was removed.
Variants or conjugations: tangtang; tangtanga; gitangtang; matangtang; natangtang; pagtangtang; tanggal
Related words and expressions: kuha = to take or get; pagkuha = withdrawal or extraction; tangtangon = to remove something; ibton = to pull out; atras = to retreat or move back, depending on context
Meaning and usage notes: Tangtang is a good option for retirar when it means to remove or take off. For withdrawing money, kuha or pagkuha is more common. For retiring from a place or activity, another expression may be needed depending on context.

detachremoveseparatetake awaytake offwithdraw

Example 1

Tangtanga ang sticker sa kahon.

Remove the sticker from the box.

Example 2

Gitangtang niya ang daang litrato sa dingding.

He/She removed the old photo from the wall.

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pamatasan

Basic Vocabulary People & Relationships Qualities & Descriptions

English

behavior; conductnoun

Alternative meanings: The way a person acts, behaves, or treats others in a situation.
Pronunciation: pah-mah-TAH-sahn
Root and affixes: Related to batasan, meaning habit, character, or conduct. Pa- can form the idea of a way of acting.
Variants or conjugations: pamatasan; batasan
Related words and expressions: batasan = habit / character / conduct; lihok = action / movement; kinaiya = character / nature
Meaning and usage notes: “Pamatasan” is used for behavior or conduct. “Batasan” can also refer to habits or personal character.

behaviorcharacterconductnoun

Example 1

Maayo ang iyang pamatasan.

His/Her behavior is good.

Example 2

Dili maayo ang ingon ana nga pamatasan.

That kind of behavior is not good.

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pag-abot

Basic Vocabulary Time & Calendar Travel & Transportation

English

arrivalnoun

Alternative meanings: The action or moment when someone or something arrives at a place, destination, or situation.
Pronunciation: pahg-AH-boht
Root and affixes: Related to abot, meaning to arrive or reach. Pag- forms the action noun: arrival.
Variants or conjugations: pag-abot; abot; miabot
Related words and expressions: abot = to arrive / reach; biyahe = trip; destinasyon = destination
Meaning and usage notes: “Pag-abot” is used for the arrival of people, vehicles, news, or moments. For estimated arrival time, it can combine with oras.

arrivalnountraveltrip

Example 1

Unsa oras ang pag-abot nimo?

What time is your arrival?

Example 2

Nalipay mi sa iyang pag-abot.

We were happy about his/her arrival.

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Negosasyon

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Society & Community Work & Professions

English

negotiation; talks; bargainingnoun

Alternative meanings: Negotiation; the process of talking, discussing terms, or exchanging proposals to reach an agreement, deal, or solution between parties.
Pronunciation: neh-goh-SAS-yohn
Root and affixes: Related to negosyar, to negotiate, a loanword adapted from Spanish negociar. Negosasyon works as a noun for the negotiation process.
Variants or conjugations: negosyar = to negotiate; panag = bargaining or negotiation of terms; diskusyon = discussion or dialogue; kompromiso = compromise or middle agreement
Related words and expressions: negotiate, bargaining, discussion, agreement, compromise
Meaning and usage notes: Use negosasyon for a formal, commercial, work, political, or personal negotiation. For price bargaining, panag or baratilyo may fit depending on context.

agreementdealnegotiatenegotiationtalks

Example 1

Nagpadayon pa ang negosasyon sa kontrata.

The contract negotiation is still ongoing.

Example 2

Kinahanglan og maayong negosasyon aron makab-ot ang kasabutan.

Good negotiation is needed to reach the agreement.

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Tumong

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Work & Professions

English

goal / objectivenoun

Alternative meanings: goal; objective; purpose; intention; aim; destination or direction, depending on context
Pronunciation: TOO-mong
Root and affixes: Tumong works as a noun. It is also related to ideas of aiming, directing, or having an intention. In achievement phrases it appears with verbs like kab-ot or maabot.
Variants or conjugations: tumong; tuyo; katuyoan; dag-anan; tumong sa kinabuhi; makab-ot ang tumong
Related words and expressions: kab-ot = to achieve or reach; maabot = to reach or arrive at; damgo = dream or aspiration; tuyo = intention; katuyoan = purpose; plano = plan
Meaning and usage notes: Tumong is the main option for goal or objective. If the idea is a personal dream or emotional aspiration, damgo may sound more natural. For “to reach a goal,” use makab-ot ang tumong.

aimgoalintentionobjectivepurposetarget

Example 1

Unsa ang imong tumong?

What is your goal?

Example 2

Nakab-ot niya ang iyang tumong.

He/She achieved the goal.

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kampeonato

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Society & Community

English

championship; tournamentnoun

Alternative meanings: A competition or tournament where several people or teams compete to win a title or become champions.
Pronunciation: kahm-peh-oh-NAH-toh
Root and affixes: Borrowed word used as a noun in sports, school, or competitive contexts.
Variants or conjugations: kampeonato; championship; torneo
Related words and expressions: kampiyon = champion; kompetisyon = competition; dula = game / sport
Meaning and usage notes: “Kampeonato” is understood for championship. “Torneo” or “kompetisyon” can also be used depending on the type of event.

championshipcompetitionnountournament

Example 1

Apil mi sa kampeonato karong tuig.

We are joining the championship this year.

Example 2

Nakadaog sila sa kampeonato.

They won the championship.

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Komite

Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Society & Community Work & Professions

English

committee; commission; appointed groupnoun

Alternative meanings: Committee or commission; a group appointed to study, decide, administer, investigate, or organize a matter within an institution, community, or project.
Pronunciation: koh-MEE-teh
Root and affixes: A loanword adapted from English committee and Spanish comité. It is used in administrative, political, school, work, and community contexts.
Variants or conjugations: komisyon = commission; konseho = council; katigoman = council or meeting; subkomite = subcommittee
Related words and expressions: commission, council, member, group, meeting
Meaning and usage notes: Use komite for a group assigned to a specific task. If it is a formal government or administrative body, komisyon or konseho may fit depending on context.

commissioncommitteecouncilgroupmeeting

Example 1

Nagpulong ang komite karong buntag.

The committee met this morning.

Example 2

Ang komite maoy magdesisyon sa plano.

The committee will decide on the plan.

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mopakita

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to reflect; to showverb

Alternative meanings: To show, express, or make visible a quality, idea, emotion, or result. It can also mean that something reveals a situation.
Pronunciation: moh-pah-KEE-tah
Root and affixes: Related to pakita, to show. Mo- marks a future or general action.
Variants or conjugations: mopakita; nagpakita; ipakita
Related words and expressions: salamin = mirror; hulagway = image; dayag = visible / clear
Meaning and usage notes: “Mopakita” works for reflect in the figurative sense: to show or reveal something. For reflecting light or an image in a mirror, a more specific phrase with “salamin” or “repleksyon” may be needed.

reflectrevealshowverb

Example 1

Mopakita kini sa iyang tinuod nga pagbati.

This reflects his/her true feelings.

Example 2

Ang resulta mopakita sa ilang paningkamot.

The result reflects their effort.

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Mosulod

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Home & Objects Places & Geography Technology & Information

English

to enter / to go inverb

Alternative meanings: to enter
to go in
to get inside
to pass into
to enter a place
to enter a system or group
to begin being part of something, depending on context
Pronunciation: moh-SOO-lohd
Root and affixes: Root: sulod, meaning inside, interior, content, or to enter. Mosulod is an actor-focus verb form for entering or going in. Pagsulod names entry, access, or admission.
Variants or conjugations: sulod = inside / interior / enter
mosulod = to enter / to go in
misulod / nisulod = entered / went in
nagsulod = was entering / going in
pagsulod = entry / admission / access
gisulod = was put inside / entered, depending on context
Related words and expressions: sulod = inside / interior
pagsulod = entry / access / admission
gawas = outside / go out
pultahan = door
akses = access
lista = list / register, depending on context
Meaning and usage notes: Use mosulod when ingresar means to enter a place, system, group, or situation. For ingresar in the sense of formally enrolling or registering, expressions with lista or rehistro may fit depending on the context.

accessadmissionentergo ininsideplacesystem

Example 1

Mosulod ko sa opisina karon.

I will enter the office today.

Example 2

Dili siya makasulod sa sistema.

He or she cannot log in or enter the system.

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mosulod

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Technology & Information

English

to access; to enterverb

Alternative meanings: To enter a place, system, account, site, or information. It can also mean to gain access to something.
Pronunciation: moh-SOO-lohd
Root and affixes: Related to sulod, meaning inside or to enter. Mo- marks a future or general action.
Variants or conjugations: mosulod; sulod; misulod; nakasulod
Related words and expressions: access = access / to access; sudlan = to enter something; gawas = outside / to go out
Meaning and usage notes: “Mosulod” is natural for enter or access. In digital contexts, many people also use “access” or phrases like “maka-access”.

accessenterloginverb

Example 1

Mosulod ko sa website.

I will access the website.

Example 2

Nakasulod siya sa iyang account.

He/She was able to access the account.

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