Vocabulario – Page 76

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Dapit

English

site; place; area; spotnoun

Alternative meanings: A place, site, area, or specific point where something is located, happens, or exists. It can refer to a physical location or a nearby part of an area.
Pronunciation: DA-pit
Root and affixes: Dapit is used for place, site, area, or approximate direction. Lugar also exists as a loanword for place or space.
Variants or conjugations: lugar; sitio; zone; pwesto
Related words and expressions: place; where; there; here; location
Meaning and usage notes: Dapit is natural for a physical site or area. For a website, website or site is usually used; for available space or room, lugar may fit better.

arealocationplacesitespace

Example 1

Nindot kaayo kini nga dapit.

This place is very beautiful.

Example 2

Asa dapit ang imong balay?

Whereabouts is your house?

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Estilo

Art, Culture & Entertainment Qualities & Descriptions

English

style; mannernoun

Alternative meanings: A particular way, manner, or mode of doing, expressing, or presenting something; it can also refer to visual, artistic, or personal style.
Pronunciation: is-TEE-loh
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish “estilo”; it may also appear as “estayil” in modern or English-influenced usage.
Variants or conjugations: estayil; pamaagi; paagi
Related words and expressions: form; appearance; design; fashion; way
Meaning and usage notes: “Estilo” works for artistic style, clothing style, way of speaking, or way of doing something. For simple “way/method,” “paagi” or “pamaagi” may sound more natural.

artdescriptionmannerstyle

Example 1

Ganahan ko sa imong estilo.

I like your style.

Example 2

Lahi iyang estilo sa pagsulat.

His/Her writing style is different.

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motungha

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to arise; to appear; to emergeverb

Alternative meanings: To appear, come up, or begin to exist as a situation, idea, problem, or opportunity.
Pronunciation: moh-TOONG-hah
Root and affixes: Related to tungha, which can express appearing or showing up. Mo- marks a future or general action.
Variants or conjugations: motungha; mitungha; nitungha
Related words and expressions: gawas = to come out / appear; mahitabo = to happen; magsugod = to begin
Meaning and usage notes: “Motungha” works for arise, appear, or emerge, especially when something shows up suddenly or begins to exist in a situation.

appearariseemergeverb

Example 1

Motungha ang problema kung dili nato ayohon.

The problem will arise if we do not fix it.

Example 2

Mitungha ang bag-ong oportunidad.

A new opportunity arose.

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Karaan

Art, Culture & Entertainment Qualities & Descriptions Time & Calendar

English

oldadjective

Alternative meanings: old; ancient; former; from the past; historical; outdated, depending on context
Pronunciation: kah-RAH-ahn
Root and affixes: Related to daan, meaning old or previous. The form karaan is used for something very old, ancient, or belonging to past times.
Variants or conjugations: daan; karaang; kakaraanan; karaang panahon
Related words and expressions: daan = old or previous; tradisyonal = traditional; kanhi = before or formerly; kasaysayan = history; karaang butang = antique object
Meaning and usage notes: Karaan works well for old objects, customs, stories, and places. For an old person, tigulang may fit better; for something traditional, tradisyonal may be more specific.

ancienthistoricaloldpasttraditional

Example 1

Karaan kaayo kini nga balay.

This house is very old.

Example 2

Ganahan ko sa karaang mga sugilanon.

I like old stories.

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Parke

Basic Vocabulary Nature & Weather Places & Geography

English

parknoun

Alternative meanings: Park; a public outdoor space used for walking, playing, resting, or spending time with other people.
Pronunciation: PAR-keh
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish parque, adapted into Bisaya as parke.
Variants or conjugations: plasa = plaza or central square; tanaman = garden or planted area; parkinganan = parking area, not a recreational park
Related words and expressions: plaza, garden, place, road, nature
Meaning and usage notes: Use parke for a public or recreational park. If referring to a town or city central square, plasa may be more specific.

natureparkplazapublic placerecreation

Example 1

Maglakaw ta sa parke karon hapon.

Let us walk in the park this afternoon.

Example 2

Daghang bata ang nagdula sa parke.

Many children are playing in the park.

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panalipod

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

protection; defensenoun

Alternative meanings: The act or result of caring for, covering, or defending someone or something to prevent harm, danger, or loss.
Pronunciation: pah-nah-LEE-pohd
Root and affixes: Related to the root for protecting or defending. It can function as the name of the act of protection depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: panalipod; proteksyon; depensa
Related words and expressions: amping = care; depensa = defense; kasigurohan = security
Meaning and usage notes: “Panalipod” can be used for protection or defense. “Proteksyon” is also understood because of Spanish/English influence, especially in modern contexts.

defensenounprotectionsecurity

Example 1

Importante ang panalipod sa pamilya.

The protection of the family is important.

Example 2

Kinahanglan nato og panalipod gikan sa peligro.

We need protection from danger.

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Lungsod

Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Places & Geography Society & Community

English

municipality; town; city; community; localitynoun

Alternative meanings: Lungsod means town, city, community, locality, or municipality depending on context. It is used for a populated place or local community. Munisipyo is a related word that often refers to the municipal hall, town hall, municipal building, or municipal government.
Pronunciation: lung-SOD
Root and affixes: Base form: lungsod. Spelling variant: lungsud. Related: kalungsuran = towns or cities; lungsodnun = local citizen; munisipyo = municipal hall or municipality.
Variants or conjugations: lungsud; lunsod; banwa; munisipyo; munisipalidad; dakbayan; baryo
Related words and expressions: municipality; town hall; town; city; community; locality; local government; municipal hall
Meaning and usage notes: For municipio as a locality or community, lungsod works well. For the municipal building or administration, munisipyo is more specific. For a large city, dakbayan may also appear.

citycommunitylocal governmentlocalitymunicipalitytowntown hall

Example 1

Nagpuyo ko sa lungsod.

I live in the town/city.

Example 2

Moadto ko sa munisipyo ugma.

I will go to the municipal hall tomorrow.

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Tradisyonal

Art, Culture & Entertainment Qualities & Descriptions Society & Community

English

traditionaladjective

Alternative meanings: traditional; based on tradition; customary; handed down through generations; conventional
Pronunciation: trah-dees-yoh-NAHL
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword related to tradition. The associated base word is tradisyon, meaning tradition.
Variants or conjugations: tradisyonal; tradisyon; tradisyon nga
Related words and expressions: tradisyon = tradition; kultura = culture; batasan = custom or habit; karaan = old; naandan = customary or used to
Meaning and usage notes: Tradisyonal is used in cultural, family, religious, social, or style contexts. For customary or habitual, naandan or batasan may fit better depending on the sentence.

culturecustomoldtraditiontraditional

Example 1

Tradisyonal nga sayaw kini sa among lugar.

This is a traditional dance from our place.

Example 2

Ganahan siya sa tradisyonal nga pagkaon.

He or she likes traditional food.

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Tigom

Actions & States Connectors & Function Words Society & Community

English

to gather; to collect; meeting; assemblyverb / noun

Alternative meanings: To bring people, things, data, or resources together in one place or group. It can also refer to a meeting, assembly, or gathering.
Pronunciation: TEE-gom
Root and affixes: Root related to gathering, bringing together, or collecting. Pagtigom can name the action of gathering or collecting.
Variants or conjugations: pagtigom; magtigom; nagtigom; tapok; magtapok
Related words and expressions: gathering; collect; group; meeting; assembly
Meaning and usage notes: Tigom works for gathering or collecting. For people getting together casually, tapok or magtapok also sounds natural.

bring togethercollectgathergroupmeeting

Example 1

Tigoma ang mga dokumento antes sa miting.

Gather the documents before the meeting.

Example 2

Magtigom ta ugma sa balay.

We will gather tomorrow at the house.

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Agosto

Basic Vocabulary Time & Calendar

English

Augustnoun

Alternative meanings: The eighth month of the year, after July and before September.
Pronunciation: ah-GOHS-toh
Root and affixes: Name of a month used as a noun. It is borrowed from Spanish and adapted to local use.
Variants or conjugations: Agosto
Related words and expressions: Hulyo = July; Septiyembre = September; bulan = month
Meaning and usage notes: Month names in Bisaya often look very similar to Spanish because of historical influence.

Augustcalendarmonthnoun

Example 1

Moabot siya sa Agosto.

He/She will arrive in August.

Example 2

Init kaayo sa Agosto.

It is very hot in August.

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Opisyal

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

English

official; public officialNoun

Alternative meanings: official; public official; person with a formal position; institutional authority or representative
Pronunciation: oh-pees-YAHL
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword used in Cebuano/Bisaya for official or public officer.
Variants or conjugations: official; government official; government employee; office official; barangay official
Related words and expressions: government; office; work; position; authority; minister; employee; law
Meaning and usage notes: Opisyal is broad and can refer to an official or public officer. If the meaning is specifically public employee, empleyado sa gobyerno can be clearer.

authoritybasic vocabularygovernmentofficeofficialpersonpositionpublic employeepublic officialwork

Example 1

Ang opisyal sa gobyerno mitambong sa miting.

The government official attended the meeting.

Example 2

Nakigsulti siya sa opisyal sa opisina.

He/She spoke with the office official.

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tinuod

Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

trueadjective

Alternative meanings: real; certain; authentic; genuine; existing or corresponding to truth
Pronunciation: tee-NOO-ohd
Root and affixes: Related root: tuod = actually / truly. Tinuod works as an adjective and also as an adverb in some contexts.
Variants or conjugations: matuod = true; tunay = genuine / real, more colloquial or Tagalog-influenced; katinuoran = truth / veracity; natinuod = came true
Related words and expressions: kamatuoran = truth
matinud-anon = honest / sincere
tuod = actually / truly
dili tinuod = false / not true
Meaning and usage notes: Tinuod can mean true, real, or genuine. It can also mean “really” or “truly” in expressions such as Tinuod? = Really?

genuinerealtruetruth

Example 1

Tinuod ba kini nga balita?

Is this news true?

Example 2

Tinuod nga higala siya.

He/She is a true friend.

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