Vocabulario – Page 78

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Ilabi na

English

especially; particularly; above all; in particularadverb / connector

Alternative meanings: Ilabi na is used to highlight one person, thing, reason, or situation within a larger idea: especially, particularly, above all, or in particular. Labi na is also very common in everyday speech.
Pronunciation: ee-LAH-bee nah
Root and affixes: Related to labi, which expresses more, a greater degree, or preference. Common forms: ilabi na, labi na, labi na gyud.
Variants or conjugations: labi na; ilabi na; labi na gyud; labi na kung; labi na sa
Related words and expressions: especially; particularly; above all; more than anything; in particular; highlight; emphasis
Meaning and usage notes: Ilabi na and labi na often work as connectors. For “especially if…”, use labi na kung. For “especially in/at…”, use labi na sa.

above allconnectoremphasisespeciallyin particularmore than anythingparticularly

Example 1

Ganahan ko sa prutas, ilabi na sa mangga.

I like fruit, especially mangoes.

Example 2

Amping kanunay, labi na kung mag-ulan.

Always take care, especially if it rains.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

damgo

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

dreamnoun

Alternative meanings: An image or experience that happens while you sleep. It can also mean a wish, goal, or aspiration someone wants to achieve.
Pronunciation: DAHM-goh
Root and affixes: Simple form used as a noun. It can also relate to actions such as dreaming or having a dream.
Variants or conjugations: damgo
Related words and expressions: katulog = sleep; tumong = goal / objective; pangandoy = wish / aspiration
Meaning and usage notes: “Damgo” can mean a dream while sleeping or a dream in the figurative sense, like a goal. Context shows which meaning is intended.

dreamgoalnounwish

Example 1

Naa koy damgo kagabii.

I had a dream last night.

Example 2

Akong damgo mao ang pagtabang sa akong pamilya.

My dream is to help my family.

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Tinguha

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

desire; wish; longingverb / noun

Alternative meanings: To desire or long for something; it can also refer to a wish, intention, aspiration, or purpose someone has.
Pronunciation: ting-OO-hah
Root and affixes: Root: tinguha. It can be used as a noun for desire/longing and as a verbal base to express desiring or aspiring to something.
Variants or conjugations: gusto = want/like, more everyday; ganahan = want/like; handom = longing or dream; pangandoy = aspiration or deep desire
Related words and expressions: want, like, longing, aspiration, purpose
Meaning and usage notes: Use tinguha when expressing desire, longing, or aspiration. For simple everyday sentences like I want water, gusto or ganahan is usually more natural.

aspirationdesireintentionlongingwish

Example 1

Dako ang iyang tinguha nga makatabang.

Their desire to help is strong.

Example 2

Motinguha ko nga mahimong mas maayo.

I desire to become better.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Dokumento

Home & Objects Technology & Information

English

documentnoun

Alternative meanings: A written paper, file, or record that contains information, proof, or important data.
Pronunciation: doh-koo-MEN-toh
Root and affixes: Loanword used in Cebuano/Bisaya for document; related to documentation and written records.
Variants or conjugations: documento; mga dokumento; dokumentasyon
Related words and expressions: paper; letter; record; file; information
Meaning and usage notes: It can refer to physical or digital documents. In informal contexts, “documento” may also appear.

documentsfileinformationwork

Example 1

Kinahanglan nako ang dokumento.

I need the document.

Example 2

Ipadala ang dokumento sa email.

Send the document by email.

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Oktubre

Basic Vocabulary Time & Calendar

English

Octobernoun / month name

Alternative meanings: Oktubre means October. It is the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar, after September and before November. It is used in dates, calendars, plans, birthdays, events, and schedules.
Pronunciation: ok-TOO-breh
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish octubre and adapted in Cebuano/Bisaya as Oktubre. The basic form has no affixes.
Variants or conjugations: oktubre; sa Oktubre; karong Oktubre; sunod Oktubre; miaging Oktubre; bulan sa Oktubre
Related words and expressions: month; calendar; date; September; November; year; event
Meaning and usage notes: Cebuano/Bisaya month names are largely borrowed from Spanish. “Sa Oktubre” means “in October.”

calendardateeventmonthoctobertimeyear

Example 1

Sa Oktubre ko moadto.

I will go in October.

Example 2

Oktubre ang iyang adlawng natawhan.

His/Her birthday is in October.

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Setyembre

Basic Vocabulary Time & Calendar

English

Septemberproper noun

Alternative meanings: September; ninth month of the year; calendar month
Pronunciation: set-YEM-breh
Root and affixes: Month name borrowed from Spanish septiembre and adapted in Bisaya/Cebuano. It also appears as Septiyembre or Septembre depending on the source or usage.
Variants or conjugations: Septiyembre; Septembre; Setyembre
Related words and expressions: bulan = month; tuig = year; kalendaryo = calendar; petsa = date; Agosto = August; Oktubre = October
Meaning and usage notes: Setyembre is a common form for September. Septiyembre is also valid and closer to the Spanish form septiembre.

calendardatemonthSeptembertime

Example 1

Magkita ta sa Setyembre.

We will see each other in September.

Example 2

Ang iyang adlawng natawhan kay sa Setyembre.

His or her birthday is in September.

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Hinagiban

Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Society & Community

English

weaponnoun

Alternative meanings: weapon
instrument for attack
instrument for defense
bladed weapon, depending on context
means or tool used to achieve something
Pronunciation: hee-nah-gee-BAHN
Root and affixes: Traditional noun form for weapon. It may refer especially to bladed weapons or, by extension, to any instrument used as a weapon.
Variants or conjugations: hinagiban = weapon
hinangiban = variant of hinagiban
armas = arms / weaponry, Spanish loanword
pusil = firearm / gun / rifle
gihinagiban = used as a weapon
Related words and expressions: pusil = firearm / gun
kutsilyo = knife
armas = arms / weaponry
gubat = war
panalipod = defense
Meaning and usage notes: Use hinagiban for weapon in a general sense. For a firearm specifically, use pusil. Armas is also understood as a loanword for arms or weaponry.

armsdefenselawsecuritywarweapon

Example 1

Dili maayo magdala og hinagiban.

It is not good to carry a weapon.

Example 2

Ang iyang pulong nahimong hinagiban.

His/Her words became a weapon.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Analisa

Actions & States Education & Learning Technology & Information

English

to analyze; to examine; to study in detailverb

Alternative meanings: To examine something in detail in order to understand its parts, causes, features, meaning, or possible results.
Pronunciation: ah-nah-LEE-sah
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish analizar. Common forms include analisahon, to analyze something, and nag-analisa, is analyzing.
Variants or conjugations: analisahon; nag-analisa; susihon; usisahon
Related words and expressions: examine; investigate; look; data; information
Meaning and usage notes: Analisa is direct for analyze. Susihon or usisahon may sound more natural when the meaning is to examine, investigate, or review carefully.

analyzedataexamineinvestigateverbs

Example 1

Kinahanglan nato analisaon ang datos.

We need to analyze the data.

Example 2

Giusisa nila ang problema una mohimo og desisyon.

They analyzed the problem before making a decision.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

kwadro

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects

English

frame; framed picturenoun

Alternative meanings: A structure that surrounds a photo, image, painting, door, or similar object. It can also refer to a framed picture depending on context.
Pronunciation: KWAH-droh
Root and affixes: Borrowed word used as a noun. It can refer to the physical frame or the whole framed picture depending on usage.
Variants or conjugations: kwadro; kuwadro
Related words and expressions: hulagway = image / picture; litrato = photo; pultahan = door
Meaning and usage notes: “Kwadro” works for frame or framed picture. For “framework” as context, system, or legal framework, a separate entry with another translation is better.

framenounobjectpicture

Example 1

Nindot ang kwadro sa litrato.

The photo frame is nice.

Example 2

Ibutang ang hulagway sa kwadro.

Put the picture in the frame.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

industriya

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Society & Community Work & Professions

English

industry / productive sectornoun

Alternative meanings: A group of companies, workers, and activities dedicated to producing goods or services within an economic sector.
Pronunciation: in-doos-TREE-yah
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish industria, adapted as industriya in Cebuano.
Variants or conjugations: industriyal, mga industriya
Related words and expressions: business, factory, production, economy, work
Meaning and usage notes: Industriya is used for economic sectors such as the technology industry, food industry, or manufacturing industry.

businesseconomyindustryproduction

Example 1

Nagdako ang industriya sa teknolohiya.

The technology industry grew.

Example 2

Daghang trabaho ang naa sa industriya sa pagkaon.

There are many jobs in the food industry.

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tiil

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health

English

footnoun

Alternative meanings: foot; feet; lower part of the leg; leg or support of an object depending on context
Pronunciation: tee-EEL
Root and affixes: Root: tiil = foot / feet. It can also extend to leg, furniture leg, or support.
Variants or conjugations: mga tiil = feet; tiniil = barefoot; tiilan = lower part / place at the foot of something
Related words and expressions: paa = thigh / leg
batiis = lower leg
lapalapa = sole of the foot
kuko sa tiil = toenail
Meaning and usage notes: Tiil can mean foot or feet; the plural is often marked with mga. It is also used for a table leg or the support/base of an object.

anatomybodyfeetfoot

Example 1

Sakit ang akong tiil.

My foot hurts.

Example 2

Hugaw ang iyang mga tiil pagkahuman sa dula.

His/Her feet are dirty after the game.

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Internet

Basic Vocabulary Society & Community Technology & Information

English

internetNoun

Alternative meanings: internet; global network; online connection; internet service; digital world
Pronunciation: IN-ter-net
Root and affixes: Modern loanword used in Cebuano/Bisaya for internet.
Variants or conjugations: internet; internet connection; online; net; wifi; network
Related words and expressions: network; connection; wifi; website; app; computer; phone; technology
Meaning and usage notes: Internet is used almost the same as in Spanish and English. For “internet connection,” koneksyon sa internet can be used.

basic vocabularycommunicationconnectioninformationinternetnetworkonlinetechnologywifi

Example 1

Hinay ang internet karon.

The internet is slow right now.

Example 2

Kinahanglan ko og internet para sa trabaho.

I need internet for work.

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