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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Igsoon

English

sibling; brother; sisterNoun

Alternative meanings: sibling; brother; sister; family member with the same parents or close family relation
Pronunciation: ig-SOH-on
Root and affixes: Base form: igsoon. It is used as a general term for brother or sister.
Variants or conjugations: sibling; brother; sister; older brother; older sister; younger sibling
Related words and expressions: family; parents; father; mother; child; older brother; older sister; younger sibling
Meaning and usage notes: Igsoon is neutral: it can mean brother or sister. For older brother, kuya or manoy are used; for older sister, ate or manang; for younger sibling, manghod.

basic vocabularybrotherfamilyolder brotherpersonrelativesiblingsisteryounger sibling

Example 1

Akong igsoon nagpuyo sa Cebu.

My sibling lives in Cebu.

Example 2

Duha mi ka igsoon.

We are two siblings.

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Abril

Basic Vocabulary Time & Calendar

English

Aprilnoun / month name

Alternative meanings: Abril means April. It is the fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, after March and before May. It is used in dates, calendars, plans, birthdays, events, and schedules.
Pronunciation: ah-BREEL
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish abril. The basic form has no affixes. The abbreviation Abr. may also appear.
Variants or conjugations: abril; Abril; Abr.; sa Abril; karong Abril; sunod Abril; miaging Abril; bulan sa Abril
Related words and expressions: month; calendar; date; March; May; year; event
Meaning and usage notes: Cebuano/Bisaya month names are largely borrowed from Spanish. “Sa Abril” means “in April.”

aprilcalendardateeventmonthtimeyear

Example 1

Sa Abril ko moadto.

I will go in April.

Example 2

Abril ang iyang adlawng natawhan.

His/Her birthday is in April.

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Magasin

Art, Culture & Entertainment Education & Learning Technology & Information

English

magazinenoun

Alternative meanings: magazine; periodical publication; printed or digital publication
Pronunciation: MAH-gah-seen
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from English magazine. In Bisaya/Cebuano, rebista or ribista also appear as related variants.
Variants or conjugations: magasin; rebista; ribista; mga magasin
Related words and expressions: publikasyon = publication; mantalaan = newspaper; artikulo = article; balita = news; basahon = reading material
Meaning and usage notes: Magasin is a clear and common form for magazine. Rebista or ribista may also appear, especially through the influence of Spanish revista.

articlesmagazineperiodicalpublicationreading

Example 1

Nagbasa siya og magasin.

He or she read a magazine.

Example 2

Naa koy bag-ong magasin bahin sa kultura.

I have a new magazine about culture.

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Matang

Animals Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

type / kind / genre / speciesnoun

Alternative meanings: type
kind
genre
category
species
variety
Pronunciation: MAH-tahng
Root and affixes: Bisaya word used for type, kind, class, category, or species depending on context. It can also cover genre in the sense of music, film, literature, or category.
Variants or conjugations: klase = class / type
kategorya = category
genre = artistic genre, borrowed form
sekso = sex / gender in identity or male-female contexts
Related words and expressions: klase = class
lahi = different / distinct
kategorya = category
hayop = animal
musika = music
sine = cinema / movie
Meaning and usage notes: For genre as a type of music, movie, book, or category, matang works well. For gender as identity or male/female sex, sekso or more specific terms may fit better depending on context.

categorygenrekindliterary genremusic genrespeciestype

Example 1

Unsa nga matang sa musika imong ganahan?

What genre of music do you like?

Example 2

Daghan nga matang sa tanom dinhi.

There are many species of plants here.

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Okupar

Actions & States Connectors & Function Words Places & Geography

English

to occupy; to take up; to take possession ofverb

Alternative meanings: To occupy a place, seat, territory, position, or space. It can also refer to taking up time or keeping someone busy.
Pronunciation: oh-KOO-par
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish ocupar. Related forms include giokupar, okupado, and okupante.
Variants or conjugations: ukupar; okupado; okupante; puyo; gamiton
Related words and expressions: place; seat; time; work; vacant
Meaning and usage notes: Okupar is used for occupying a space, place, position, or time. For occupy meaning use, gamiton may be used; for occupy meaning need in regional Spanish, use kinahanglan.

occupiedoccupyplacespaceverbs

Example 1

Ayaw okupara ang tanan nga lugar.

Do not occupy all the space.

Example 2

Okupado na ang lingkuranan.

The seat is already occupied.

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debate

Education & Learning Society & Community

English

debatenoun

Alternative meanings: A formal discussion or exchange of arguments about a topic, especially when there are different opinions.
Pronunciation: de-BA-te
Root and affixes: A loanword from Spanish debate, used in Cebuano/Bisaya.
Variants or conjugations: lantugi; panaglalis
Related words and expressions: lantugi; argumento; diskusyon; opinyon; pakigpulong
Meaning and usage notes: Debate is used for a formal debate. Lantugi can sound more like an argument, disagreement, or dispute depending on context.

Debate

Example 1

Sa Lunes ang debate mahitabo.

The debate will happen on Monday.

Example 2

Nindot ang ilang debate bahin sa edukasyon.

Their debate about education was good.

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Telepono

Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects Technology & Information

English

phonenoun

Alternative meanings: phone; telephone; device for calls; landline phone; phone in general
Pronunciation: teh-LEH-poh-noh
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish teléfono. In modern use, telepono can be general, while selpon is used more specifically for cell phone or mobile phone.
Variants or conjugations: telepono; mga telepono; selpon; teleponong selular
Related words and expressions: selpon = cell phone or mobile phone; tawag = call; numero = number; charger = charger; linya = line
Meaning and usage notes: Telepono is clear for a general phone or landline. For a cellphone or smartphone in everyday conversation, selpon often sounds more natural.

callcell phonecommunicationphonetelephone

Example 1

Asa ang telepono?

Where is the phone?

Example 2

Tubaga ang telepono, palihug.

Please answer the phone.

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Analisis

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

English

analysisNoun

Alternative meanings: analysis; detailed study; review; examination; interpretation of information or data
Pronunciation: ah-nah-LEE-sis
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword used in Cebuano/Bisaya for analysis.
Variants or conjugations: analysis; analyzing; study; examination; review; inspection
Related words and expressions: data; information; text; study; review; result; decision; report
Meaning and usage notes: Analisis is a direct and formal form. For “to examine” or “to review,” pagsusi or pagtuon may also fit depending on context.

analysisbasic vocabularydataeducationinformationreviewstudytextwork

Example 1

Kinahanglan nato og maayong analisis sa datos.

We need a good analysis of the data.

Example 2

Ang analisis sa teksto makatabang sa pagsabot niini.

The analysis of the text helps to understand it.

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Ekspresyon

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

expressionnoun

Alternative meanings: Expression; a word, phrase, gesture, or way of showing an idea, emotion, opinion, or feeling.
Pronunciation: eks-preh-SYON
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish expresión, used in contexts of language, emotions, art, face, and communication.
Variants or conjugations: panultihon = saying or verbal expression; pamahayag = statement/expression; ekspresyon sa nawong = facial expression
Related words and expressions: statement, word, saying, feeling, face
Meaning and usage notes: Use ekspresyon for expression in general. If referring specifically to an idiom or saying, panultihon may be more specific.

communicationemotionsexpressionlanguagephrase

Example 1

Nindot kaayo ang iyang ekspresyon sa pagbati.

Their expression of feeling was very beautiful.

Example 2

Kining pulonga usa ka kasagarang ekspresyon.

This word is a common expression.

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Padulngan

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Places & Geography Travel & Transportation

English

destinationnoun

Alternative meanings: destination
place one is going to
direction
heading
point of arrival
final destination
Pronunciation: pah-DOOL-ngahn
Root and affixes: Related to padulong, which expresses going toward or heading toward something. Padulngan names the place, direction, or destination.
Variants or conjugations: padulngan = destination / point of arrival
padulong = toward / heading to
kapalaran = destiny as fate or fortune
destinasyon = tourist destination or modern loanword
Related words and expressions: padulong = toward / going to
agianan = path / route
lugar = place
biyahe = trip / travel
kapalaran = destiny / fate
Meaning and usage notes: Use padulngan for destination as a place, direction, or point someone is heading to. If you mean destiny as fate, luck, or a predetermined life path, kapalaran may fit better.

destinationdirectionfutureheadingplacetravel

Example 1

Asa ang imong padulngan?

What is your destination?

Example 2

Wala pa ko kahibalo sa akong padulngan.

I still do not know my destination.

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kurso

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning

English

coursenoun

Alternative meanings: A series of classes or a program of study about a subject; it can also refer to a major or field of study depending on context.
Pronunciation: KUR-so
Root and affixes: A loanword used in Cebuano/Bisaya for a course or study program.
Variants or conjugations: klase; programa sa pagtuon
Related words and expressions: klase; eskwelahan; pagtuon; estudyante; leksyon
Meaning and usage notes: In school contexts, kurso can mean course, subject, or college major depending on usage.

Course

Example 1

Unsa imong kurso?

What is your course/major?

Example 2

Nikuha siya og kurso sa computer.

He/She took a computer course.

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kontrolon

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to control; to manage; to regulateverb

Alternative meanings: To direct, regulate, or keep something under control. It can be used for emotions, situations, machines, processes, or behavior.
Pronunciation: kohn-TROH-lohn
Root and affixes: Related to kontrol, a loanword from control. The -on form marks an action directed toward something being controlled.
Variants or conjugations: kontrolon; kontrolahon; kontrol
Related words and expressions: dumala = to manage / administer; pugong = to restrain / stop; bantayan = to watch / monitor
Meaning and usage notes: “Kontrolon” is common for controlling something. For “managing” a situation, “dumala” may also fit depending on context.

controlmanageregulateverb

Example 1

Kinahanglan nimo kontrolon ang imong kasuko.

You need to control your anger.

Example 2

Lisod kontrolon ang makina.

It is hard to control the machine.

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