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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

digital

Basic Vocabulary Technology & Information

English

digitaladjective

Alternative meanings: Related to technology, computers, the internet, data, or electronic formats. Used to describe products, documents, systems, or services that work electronically.
Pronunciation: DEE-hee-tahl
Root and affixes: Borrowed word used as an adjective in modern technology and information contexts.
Variants or conjugations: digital
Related words and expressions: teknolohiya = technology; internet = internet; datos = data; kompyuter = computer
Meaning and usage notes: “Digital” is understood in modern contexts. To make it less technical, it can be paired with words like “online,” “internet,” or “elektroniko”.

adjectivedigitalinternettechnology

Example 1

Digital na ang ilang sistema.

Their system is now digital.

Example 2

Nagpadala siya og digital nga dokumento.

He/She sent a digital document.

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Konsepto

English

conceptnoun

Alternative meanings: concept; general idea; notion; mental construct; basis of an explanation or theory
Pronunciation: kohn-SEP-toh
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish concepto. In modern use it is related to ideya, but konsepto usually sounds more specific for an abstract or academic concept.
Variants or conjugations: konsepto; mga konsepto
Related words and expressions: ideya = idea; huna-huna = thought; pasabot = meaning; teoriya = theory; kahulugan = meaning or definition
Meaning and usage notes: Konsepto is useful in education, explanations, business, design, and abstract topics. For a common or spontaneous idea, ideya may sound more natural.

conceptexplanationideanotiontheory

Example 1

Lisod sabton ang konsepto sa sinugdan.

The concept is hard to understand at first.

Example 2

Nindot ang konsepto sa imong proyekto.

The concept of your project is good.

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Kalinaw

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

peace / calmnessnoun

Alternative meanings: peace
calmness
tranquility
serenity
harmony
Pronunciation: kah-LEE-now
Root and affixes: From the root linaw, which expresses calmness, clarity, or tranquility, with the prefix ka- forming the abstract noun kalinaw.
Variants or conjugations: linaw = calm / peaceful / clear
kalinaw = peace / tranquility
malinawon = peaceful / calm
kalinaw sa hunahuna = peace of mind
kalinaw sa kalibotan = world peace
Related words and expressions: hilom = silence / quiet
pahulay = rest
gugma = love
kasabot = understanding
hustisya = justice
Meaning and usage notes: Use kalinaw for inner peace, social peace, tranquility, or absence of conflict. For silence, hilom may be more specific.

calmnessemotionsharmonypeaceserenitytranquility

Example 1

Gusto ko og kalinaw sa akong kinabuhi.

I want peace in my life.

Example 2

Importante ang kalinaw sa pamilya.

Peace in the family is important.

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Apil

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Society & Community Technology & Information

English

join; participate; include; integrate; incorporate; be includedverb / adjective / noun depending on context

Alternative meanings: Apil means to join, participate, take part, be part of something, or be included. Use iapil when the meaning is to include, add, incorporate, or integrate something or someone into a group, list, system, activity, or set. In modern technical contexts, i-integrate may also be heard, but iapil is natural for include/incorporate.
Pronunciation: AH-peel
Root and affixes: Root: apil. Common forms: muapil/moapil = participate or join; naapil = included; pag-apil = participation; iapil = include, add, incorporate, or integrate.
Variants or conjugations: muapil; moapil; nag-apil; naapil; pag-apil; iapil; apil-apil; i-integrate
Related words and expressions: participate; join; include; integrate; incorporate; group; system; activity; list
Meaning and usage notes: Use apil for joining or being part of something. Use iapil when you mean to integrate, include, or add something into a set. For technical system integration, i-integrate or iapil may be used depending on tone.

groupincludeincorporateintegratejoinparticipatesystem

Example 1

Iapil nato siya sa grupo.

Let us include him/her in the group.

Example 2

Muapil ka sa kalihokan?

Will you join the activity?

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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

duda

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

doubt / to doubt / suspicionnoun / verb

Alternative meanings: A lack of certainty or confidence about something; also the act of doubting, suspecting, or not being fully convinced.
Pronunciation: DOO-dah
Root and affixes: Word used in Cebuano for doubt or to doubt; related to forms such as pagduhaduha and magduda.
Variants or conjugations: pagduhaduha, duha-duha, magduda, nagduda, walay duda
Related words and expressions: question, worry, certainty, trust, belief
Meaning and usage notes: Duda is common for doubt or to doubt. Pagduhaduha emphasizes the state of doubt or uncertainty; walay duda means without doubt.

doubtquestionsuspicionuncertainty

Example 1

Wala koy duda sa imong abilidad.

I have no doubt about your ability.

Example 2

Nagduda siya sa resulta.

He/She doubted the result.

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Isyu

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

issue; matter; topicnoun

Alternative meanings: An issue, matter, or topic being talked about, discussed, or needing attention; it may also refer to a problem or controversial point.
Pronunciation: IS-yoo
Root and affixes: Loanword from English issue, adapted as isyu in modern Bisaya usage.
Variants or conjugations: hilisgutan = topic/subject of discussion; pangutana or pregunta = question; problema = problem
Related words and expressions: topic, question, problem, matter, subject
Meaning and usage notes: Use isyu when cuestión means an issue, matter, or problem under discussion. If it means a direct question, pangutana or pregunta may be more precise.

discussionissuematterproblemtopic

Example 1

Importante kaayo kini nga isyu.

This issue is very important.

Example 2

Atong hisgutan ang isyu sa miting.

Let us discuss the issue in the meeting.

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maglingaw

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to enjoy; to have funverb

Alternative meanings: To have a good time or feel pleasure or joy from an activity, moment, place, or company.
Pronunciation: mahg-LEE-ngow
Root and affixes: Related to lingaw, which expresses entertainment, fun, or having a good time. Mag- forms a verbal action.
Variants or conjugations: maglingaw; malingaw; lingaw
Related words and expressions: kalipay = happiness; ganahan = to like; pahulay = rest
Meaning and usage notes: “Maglingaw” works for to enjoy or to have fun. For “to enjoy something” in the sense of liking something, a phrase with “ganahan” may also be used.

enjoyhave funjoyverb

Example 1

Maglingaw ta karong gabii.

Let's enjoy tonight.

Example 2

Malingaw ko kung kuyog akong mga amigo.

I enjoy it when I am with my friends.

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detalye

Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

detailnoun

Alternative meanings: small piece of information; particular; specification; specific part of something; precise information
Pronunciation: dee-TAHL-yeh
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish detalle. Root/form: detalye = detail / particular / specification.
Variants or conjugations: detalyado = detailed; mga detalye = details; idetalye = to detail / explain in detail
Related words and expressions: impormasyon = information
punto = point / aspect
partikular = particular
espesipikasyon = specification
Meaning and usage notes: Detalye is used for specific information or small parts of something. If “detalle” means a thoughtful gesture or small gift, another expression may be needed depending on context.

detailinformationparticularspecification

Example 1

Ayaw kalimti ang gamay nga detalye.

Do not forget the small detail.

Example 2

Ihatag nako ang tanan nga detalye unya.

I will give you all the details later.

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Habagatan

Nature & Weather

English

south; southernnoun / adjective

Alternative meanings: The cardinal direction south; it can also describe something from the south or toward the south.
Pronunciation: hah-bah-GAH-tahn
Root and affixes: Related to “habagat,” the southwest wind or southwest monsoon; “habagatan” is used for south or southern.
Variants or conjugations: sur; habagatang
Related words and expressions: north; east; west; direction; place
Meaning and usage notes: In everyday speech, “sur” may also appear, but “habagatan” is a Cebuano/Bisaya form for the cardinal direction south.

cardinal pointsdirectionsgeographysouth

Example 1

Padulong mi sa habagatan.

We are heading south.

Example 2

Habagatang bahin sa isla kini.

This is the southern part of the island.

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Pananglitan

Connectors & Function Words Education & Learning Technology & Information

English

sample; example; instancenoun / connector

Alternative meanings: An item, case, or example that represents an idea, group, or situation. It is also used as a connector meaning for example.
Pronunciation: pa-nang-LEE-tan
Root and affixes: Related to sanglit. Pananglitan is used for example, instance, or representative sample.
Variants or conjugations: sampol; muwestra; ehemplo; panig-ingnan
Related words and expressions: sample; example; case; sign; part
Meaning and usage notes: For sample as an example or representative case, pananglitan is natural. For a physical, product, or laboratory sample, sampol or muwestra may sound more direct.

connectorsexampleinstancelaboratorysample

Example 1

Hatagi ko og pananglitan.

Give me a sample or example.

Example 2

Kini nga sampol ipadala sa laboratoryo.

This sample will be sent to the laboratory.

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Grabe

Body & Health Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

seriousadjective / interjection

Alternative meanings: serious; severe; grave; intense; extreme; very strong; expression of surprise, depending on context
Pronunciation: GRAH-beh
Root and affixes: Loanword related to Spanish grave. In Bisaya/Cebuano it is used as an adjective for something serious or severe, and in conversation also as an intensifier.
Variants or conjugations: garabe; grabeng; grabe kaayo
Related words and expressions: seryoso = serious; delikado = dangerous or delicate; bug-at = heavy or serious; kusog = strong
Meaning and usage notes: Grabe can sound formal or colloquial depending on context. For a serious person, seryoso may fit better; for a serious illness or problem, grabe works very well.

criticalgraveintenseserioussevere

Example 1

Grabe ang iyang kahimtang karon.

His or her condition is serious now.

Example 2

Grabe kaayo ang uwan gahapon.

The rain yesterday was very intense.

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historikal

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Qualities & Descriptions

English

historical / related to historyadjective

Alternative meanings: Belonging or related to history, past events, or something important because of its historical value.
Pronunciation: his-toh-REE-kal
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from historical/histórico; related to kasaysayan, history.
Variants or conjugations: kasaysayanon, historikal nga
Related words and expressions: history, old, event, period, past
Meaning and usage notes: Historikal is used for historical in modern or academic contexts. Kasaysayanon can also express related to history depending on context.

culturehistoricalhistorypast

Example 1

Kini usa ka historikal nga lugar sa Cebu.

This is a historical place in Cebu.

Example 2

Importante ang historikal nga panghitabo sa nasud.

The historical event is important for the country.

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