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Pagkapareho

English

equality; similaritynoun

Alternative meanings: The condition of being equal, equivalent, or treated in the same way. It can refer to equality among people, rights, opportunities, or similar characteristics.
Pronunciation: pag-ka-pa-REH-ho
Root and affixes: Comes from pareho, meaning equal, similar, or alike, with pagka- forming the abstract idea of equality or similarity.
Variants or conjugations: pagkapareho; pareho; equal; fair
Related words and expressions: equal; justice; rights; democratic; opportunity; respect
Meaning and usage notes: Pagkapareho works for equality or similarity. For equality as justice or social equity, hustisya or patas nga pagtratar may also appear depending on context.

equalequal treatmentequalityequityjusticeopportunityrightssimilaritysociety

Example 1

Importante ang pagkapareho sa katungod sa tanan.

Equality of rights for everyone is important.

Example 2

Adunay pagkapareho ang ilang mga ideya.

There is similarity between their ideas.

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Panginahanglan

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

need; necessity; requirementnoun

Alternative meanings: Need; necessity; something that is lacking or required; a requirement needed to do, obtain, or complete something.
Pronunciation: pahng-ee-nah-HAHNG-lahn
Root and affixes: Related to kinahanglan, meaning to need or to be necessary.
Variants or conjugations: kinahanglan; gikinahanglan; kinahanglanon; requirements
Related words and expressions: need; condition; lack; help; important; requirement
Meaning and usage notes: Panginahanglan is the noun need/necessity, but it can also work as requirement when something is needed to meet a condition. For a formal condition, kondisyon can also fit.

applicationconditiondocumententryimportantmandatorynecessityneedrequiredrequirement

Example 1

Kini usa ka importante nga panginahanglan sa aplikasyon.

This is an important requirement for the application.

Example 2

Unsa ang mga panginahanglan para makasulod?

What are the requirements to enter?

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Epektibo

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

effective; efficacious; efficientadjective

Alternative meanings: Able to produce the intended result or achieve the goal it was designed for. It can describe a solution, method, treatment, strategy, person, or action.
Pronunciation: eh-pek-TEE-boh
Root and affixes: Loanword adapted from efectivo/effective. It is related to epekto, effect or result.
Variants or conjugations: very effective; not effective; effectiveness; good; useful
Related words and expressions: effect; result; solution; method; strategy; good
Meaning and usage notes: Epektibo is used for effective or efficacious when something produces results. Maayo can be used more generally as good or works well, but epektibo is more precise.

effectiveefficaciousefficientresultuseful

Example 1

Epektibo ang bag-ong pamaagi.

The new method is effective.

Example 2

Dili epektibo ang tambal kung sayop ang paggamit.

The medicine is not effective if used incorrectly.

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Aksis

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

English

axis; central pointnoun

Alternative meanings: A real or imaginary line around which something rotates, or the central point/idea that organizes a topic, plan, or system.
Pronunciation: AK-sis
Root and affixes: Technical borrowing related to axis. In non-technical use, it may also be explained as sentro or pangunang punto depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: aksis; axis; center; main point
Related words and expressions: center; middle; direction; system; plane; line
Meaning and usage notes: Aksis works well for axis in a technical or graphic sense. For axis as the main idea, pangunang punto or sentro sa tema may fit depending on the sentence.

axiscentercentral pointfocusgeometrylinemain ideapivotsystem

Example 1

Ang yuta nagtuyok sa iyang aksis.

The Earth rotates on its axis.

Example 2

Ang edukasyon mao ang aksis sa ilang plano.

Education is the axis/central focus of their plan.

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Pinuy-anan

Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects Places & Geography Society & Community

English

residence; domicile; dwelling; homenoun

Alternative meanings: The place where a person or family lives. It can refer to a house, domicile, usual dwelling, or residential address.
Pronunciation: pee-noy-AH-nahn
Root and affixes: Comes from puyo, to live, reside, or stay in a place. With -anan it forms the idea of a place where someone lives.
Variants or conjugations: puy-anan; puluy-anan; house; residential address; lived in
Related words and expressions: live; house; address; place; family; household
Meaning and usage notes: Pinuy-anan is used for residence, domicile, or the place where someone lives. Balay means house more directly; panimalay can refer more to home or family life.

addressdomiciledwellinghomeresidence

Example 1

Asa ang imong pinuy-anan?

Where is your residence?

Example 2

Bag-o ang ilang pinuy-anan sa siyudad.

Their residence in the city is new.

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Sakop

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community Technology & Information

English

coverage; scope; covered; includednoun / adjective / verb depending on context

Alternative meanings: The area, group, or topic covered, included, or within the scope of something. It can refer to signal, service, topic, news, or responsibility coverage depending on context.
Pronunciation: SAH-kop
Root and affixes: Sakop expresses the idea of being included, covered, or under a scope. It relates to pagsakop, coverage, inclusion, or domain depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: sakop; nasakop; gisakop; pagsakop; covered by
Related words and expressions: reach; field; cover; protection; service; signal
Meaning and usage notes: For physical covering, tabon may be more direct. For coverage as scope, service area, covered area, or included topics, sakop fits better.

areacoveragecoveredincludednewsresponsibilityscopeservicesignaltopic

Example 1

Lapad ang sakop sa ilang serbisyo.

Their service coverage is wide.

Example 2

Sakop sa balita ang tibuok lungsod.

The news coverage includes the whole city.

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Pangandoy

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to aspire; to yearn; to wish; aspirationverb / noun

Alternative meanings: To have a strong desire, goal, or aspiration toward something. It is used for dreams, objectives, ambitions, or things a person wants to achieve.
Pronunciation: pah-ngahn-DOY
Root and affixes: Root idea related to desire or longing. Pangandoy can mean aspiration, wish, or longing; mangandoy expresses to aspire or to yearn.
Variants or conjugations: mangandoy; gipangandoy; pangandoyon; dream; goal
Related words and expressions: dream; desire; want; ambition; goal; hope
Meaning and usage notes: Pangandoy works for aspire to a goal or yearn for something. If aspire means to breathe in or inhale, use ginhawa or pagginhawa depending on context.

aspirationaspiredesiregoalyearn

Example 1

Nangandoy siya nga mahimong doktor.

He or she aspires to become a doctor.

Example 2

Dako ang iyang pangandoy sa kinabuhi.

That person has big aspirations in life.

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Pagkabata

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships Time & Calendar

English

childhoodnoun

Alternative meanings: The stage of life when a person was a child; the time of childhood or memories from when someone was little.
Pronunciation: pag-ka-BA-ta
Root and affixes: Comes from bata, meaning child, with pagka- forming the idea of the state, stage, or condition of being a child.
Variants or conjugations: pagkabata; when still a child; in my childhood; still young
Related words and expressions: child; child-related; youth; memory; family; school
Meaning and usage notes: Pagkabata is used to talk about childhood or when someone was little. To say during my childhood, use sa akong pagkabata.

childchildhoodchildrenfamilylife stagememoriespastschoolyouth

Example 1

Daghan kog nindot nga panumdoman sa akong pagkabata.

I have many beautiful memories from my childhood.

Example 2

Sa iyang pagkabata, ganahan siya modula sa gawas.

In his/her childhood, he/she liked playing outside.

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Terorismo

Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

terrorismnoun

Alternative meanings: The use of violence, threats, or fear against civilians or communities to achieve political, religious, ideological, or social goals.
Pronunciation: teh-roh-REES-moh
Root and affixes: Loanword adapted from terrorismo. It is related to terorista, terrorist, and terror, extreme fear or intimidating violence.
Variants or conjugations: terrorism; terrorist; counter-terrorism; anti-terrorism
Related words and expressions: fear; violence; security; government; law; victim
Meaning and usage notes: Terorismo is a formal term used in news, politics, security, and law. For a person who commits acts of terrorism, use terorista.

politicssecurityterrorismterroristviolence

Example 1

Gisaway sa gobyerno ang terorismo.

The government condemned terrorism.

Example 2

Daghang inosenteng tawo ang naapektuhan sa terorismo.

Many innocent people were affected by terrorism.

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Init

Basic Vocabulary Qualities & Descriptions Travel & Transportation

English

heat; hotnoun / adjective

Alternative meanings: Heat or high temperature. It can also describe something that is hot, depending on context.
Pronunciation: EE-nit
Root and affixes: Init is the base idea of heat or hot. Kainit can express heat or the intensity of heat.
Variants or conjugations: init; kainit; mainit; very hot
Related words and expressions: temperature; sun; summer; heat; cold; weather
Meaning and usage notes: As a noun it can mean heat; as a description it can mean hot. To say it is hot, init kaayo or grabe ang kainit can be used depending on tone.

climatefeelingheathotsummersuntemperatureweather

Example 1

Init kaayo karon.

It is very hot today.

Example 2

Nabati nako ang kainit sa adlaw.

I felt the heat of the sun.

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Bandera

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Society & Community

English

flag; banner; standardnoun

Alternative meanings: A piece of cloth with colors, symbols, or designs that represents a country, region, group, institution, or cause. It can also refer to a banner or visual signal.
Pronunciation: bahn-DEH-rah
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish bandera. In Cebuano, bandila is also used as a variant for flag.
Variants or conjugations: bandila; small flag; national flag; red flag
Related words and expressions: country; symbol; sign; standard; government; ceremony
Meaning and usage notes: Bandera is a recognizable and used form for flag or banner. Bandila is also common, especially for a national flag or official symbol.

bannercountryflagnationsymbol

Example 1

Gipataas nila ang bandera sa eskwelahan.

They raised the flag at the school.

Example 2

Ang bandera nagrepresentar sa nasod.

The flag represents the country.

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Publisidad

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Society & Community Technology & Information

English

advertising; publicitynoun

Alternative meanings: Activity or message used to promote a product, service, business, idea, or brand to the public.
Pronunciation: poob-lee-see-DAD
Root and affixes: Borrowed/adapted from Spanish/English publicidad/publicity. In commercial context it can also relate to anunsiyo or promosyon.
Variants or conjugations: publisidad; anunsiyo; pahibalo; promosyon
Related words and expressions: advertisement; notice; promotion; campaign; business; brand
Meaning and usage notes: Publisidad means advertising or publicity. For a specific ad, anunsiyo or pahibalo may fit; for a commercial promotion, promosyon can also work.

advertisementadvertisingbrandbusinesscampaignmarketingpromotionpublicity

Example 1

Dako ang gasto sa publisidad sa bag-ong produkto.

The advertising cost for the new product is high.

Example 2

Nakatabang ang publisidad sa pag-ila sa marka.

The publicity helped with brand recognition.

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