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Magtutudlo

English

teacher; professorNoun

Alternative meanings: teacher; professor; instructor; person who teaches; educator
Pronunciation: mag-too-TOOD-loh
Root and affixes: Related to tudlo, meaning to teach or point. Magtutudlo refers to the person who teaches.
Variants or conjugations: teacher; titser; instructor; school teacher; class teacher
Related words and expressions: teach; school; class; student; lesson; study; instruction
Meaning and usage notes: Magtutudlo is a natural form for teacher or professor. Titser is also used colloquially from English teacher.

basic vocabularyeducationeducatorinstructorpersonprofessorschoolteacherwork

Example 1

Maayo kaayo ang akong magtutudlo.

My teacher is very good.

Example 2

Ang magtutudlo nagtudlo sa klase.

The teacher taught the class.

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Kupa

Basic Vocabulary Food & Drink Home & Objects

English

goblet; chalice; cupnoun

Alternative meanings: A goblet, chalice, or drinking vessel, usually cup-shaped and sometimes with a stem or base; it may also be used in religious or ceremonial contexts.
Pronunciation: KOO-pah
Root and affixes: Word related to drinking vessels. In some contexts it may also appear as a loanword for goblet or chalice.
Variants or conjugations: kupita = small goblet/cup; baso = drinking glass; tasa = cup/mug; tropeyo = trophy/sports cup
Related words and expressions: glass, cup, small cup, drinking vessel, trophy
Meaning and usage notes: Use kupa for a goblet or chalice-like cup. For a regular drinking glass, use baso; for a handled cup or mug, use tasa; for a sports trophy cup, tropeyo may be clearer.

chalicecupdrinksgoblettableware

Example 1

Ibutang ang kupa sa lamesa.

Put the goblet on the table.

Example 2

Gigamit ang kupa sa seremonyas.

The chalice was used in the ceremony.

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dagan

Actions & States Body & Health

English

to runverb

Alternative meanings: to run; to jog; to move fast on foot; for a machine to run; to run for office, depending on context
Pronunciation: DAH-gahn
Root and affixes: Root: dagan = to run. Older or related form: dalagan.
Variants or conjugations: modagan = will run / is going to run; nagdagan = is running; midagan/nidagan = ran; pagdagan = running / a run; dagan-dagan = to run around
Related words and expressions: lakaw = to walk
dagan-dagan = to run around
padagan = to operate / make run
lumba = race / to compete
Meaning and usage notes: Dagan is used for physical running, but it can also mean a machine running, time running, or running for office, depending on context.

exercisejogmovementto run

Example 1

Modagan ko kada buntag.

I run every morning.

Example 2

Kusog kaayo siya modagan.

He/She runs very fast.

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Grado

Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Numbers & Quantities

English

gradenoun

Alternative meanings: school grade; level; grade; mark; degree; position on a scale
Pronunciation: GRAH-doh
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword from Spanish grado. It also appears as gradu in some sources. For general level, antas may be used; for a school mark, marka is also common.
Variants or conjugations: gradu; antas; marka; greyd
Related words and expressions: antas = level or degree; marka = mark or grade; klase = class; eskwelahan = school; edukasyon = education
Meaning and usage notes: Useful for school, grades, and levels. When speaking about level in a broader way, antas may sound more natural; when speaking about a school mark, marka is also common.

degreegradelevelmarkschool

Example 1

Unsang grado ka karon?

What grade are you in now?

Example 2

Taas ang iyang grado sa eksamin.

His or her grade on the exam is high.

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Pagtino

Actions & States Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to determine; to identify; determinationverb / noun

Alternative meanings: To determine, specify, or establish something clearly; it can also mean to identify something in a definite way.
Pronunciation: pag-TEE-noh
Root and affixes: Related to “tino,” which expresses certainty, clarity, or something definite.
Variants or conjugations: tino; tinoon; matino; tinoa
Related words and expressions: identify; weigh; decide; definite; clear
Meaning and usage notes: “Pagtino” works for determining or specifying. For “determine” as deciding on an option, forms related to “hukom” may fit depending on context.

determineidentifyspecifyverbs

Example 1

Kinahanglan nato ang pagtino sa hinungdan.

We need to determine the cause.

Example 2

Tinoa ang eksaktong oras.

Determine the exact time.

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Lunes

Basic Vocabulary Time & Calendar

English

Mondaynoun / day name

Alternative meanings: Lunes means Monday. It is used for the day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday. It is common in calendars, schedules, work, school, appointments, and plans.
Pronunciation: LOO-nes
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish lunes. The basic form has no affixes. It is used with sa to mean “on Monday”: sa Lunes.
Variants or conjugations: lunes; sa Lunes; kada Lunes; matag Lunes; sunod Lunes; miaging Lunes
Related words and expressions: week; day; Sunday; Tuesday; calendar; schedule
Meaning and usage notes: Cebuano/Bisaya weekday names are largely borrowed from Spanish. “Sa Lunes” means “on Monday.”

calendarmondayplansscheduletimeweekweekday

Example 1

Lunes karon.

Today is Monday.

Example 2

Magkita ta sa Lunes.

See you on Monday.

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artikulo

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Technology & Information

English

article / text / itemnoun

Alternative meanings: A text published in a newspaper, magazine, blog, or website; it can also refer to an article, object, or item within a list or set.
Pronunciation: ar-TEE-koo-loh
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish artículo, adapted as artikulo in Cebuano.
Variants or conjugations: mga artikulo, artikulong
Related words and expressions: writing, news, blog, object, list
Meaning and usage notes: Artikulo is commonly used for written articles or publications. In grammar, article can refer to markers like ang, og, or sa, but artikulo is the general translation of article.

articleitempublicationtext

Example 1

Nagbasa ko og artikulo bahin sa kultura.

I read an article about culture.

Example 2

Kini nga artikulo importante sa lista.

This item is important on the list.

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kontrata

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Government, Politics & Law

English

contract; agreementnoun

Alternative meanings: A formal agreement between two or more parties, usually with conditions, obligations, or rights. It can be for work, business, law, or services.
Pronunciation: kohn-TRAH-tah
Root and affixes: Borrowed word used as a noun. It can relate to agreements, work, services, or legal documents.
Variants or conjugations: kontrata; contrato
Related words and expressions: kasabotan = agreement; dokumento = document; pirma = signature
Meaning and usage notes: “Kontrata” is used for a formal contract. For “agreement” in a more general sense, “kasabotan” may sound more natural.

agreementbusinesscontractlegalnoun

Example 1

Mipirma siya sa kontrata.

He/She signed the contract.

Example 2

Basaha una ang kontrata.

Read the contract first.

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Negosyo

Economy & Business Work & Professions

English

business; enterprise; tradenoun

Alternative meanings: An economic activity, enterprise, or trade focused on selling products, offering services, or generating income.
Pronunciation: neh-GOS-yoh
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish negocio. Related to negosyante, a businessperson or merchant.
Variants or conjugations: bisnis; patigayon; kompaniya
Related words and expressions: businessperson; money; income; work; selling
Meaning and usage notes: Negosyo is the direct form for business or enterprise. Bisnis is also used under English influence, and patigayon can refer to trade or commercial activity.

businessenterprisemoneytradework

Example 1

Naa siyay gamay nga negosyo.

He/She has a small business.

Example 2

Mitubo ang ilang negosyo karong tuiga.

Their business grew this year.

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Mobiyahe

Actions & States Places & Geography Travel & Transportation

English

to travelverb

Alternative meanings: to travel; to go on a trip; to move from one place to another; to take a journey
Pronunciation: moh-bee-YAH-heh
Root and affixes: Related to the root biyahe, meaning trip or journey. Mobiyahe expresses to travel or will travel; pagbiyahe names the act of traveling.
Variants or conjugations: biyahe; pagbiyahe; mibiyahe; nibiyahe; nagbiyahe; magbiyahe
Related words and expressions: sakay = to ride or travel in a vehicle; panaw = journey or departure; lakaw = to walk or go; sakyanan = vehicle
Meaning and usage notes: Mobiyahe works well when saying to travel as an action. Biyahe is also used as a noun for trip, journey, or travel.

journeytransportationtraveltrip

Example 1

Mobiyahe ko ugma.

I will travel tomorrow.

Example 2

Ganahan siya mobiyahe sa lain-laing lugar.

He or she likes to travel to different places.

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lider

Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Society & Community

English

leader; head; organizernoun

Alternative meanings: A person who directs, guides, or represents a group, organization, community, team, or movement.
Pronunciation: LEE-der
Root and affixes: Borrowed word used as a noun. It can combine with names of groups or institutions to indicate who leads.
Variants or conjugations: lider; pangulo; tigdumala
Related words and expressions: pangulo = head / president / leader; dumala = to manage / direct; grupo = group
Meaning and usage notes: “Lider” is common and direct. “Pangulo” can sound more formal or refer to a head/chief, and “tigdumala” can mean person in charge or manager.

communityheadleadernoun

Example 1

Siya ang lider sa grupo.

He/She is the leader of the group.

Example 2

Kinahanglan ang maayong lider sa komunidad.

A good leader is needed in the community.

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Transportasyon

Basic Vocabulary Society & Community Travel & Transportation

English

transportation; transportnoun

Alternative meanings: Transportation or transport; a means, service, or system used to move people, animals, objects, or goods from one place to another.
Pronunciation: trans-por-tah-SYON
Root and affixes: Modern loanword used for transportation or transport. Related to transportar = to carry or move something from one place to another.
Variants or conjugations: sakyanan = vehicle; biyahe = trip/travel; pagdala = carrying/bringing; transportar = to transport
Related words and expressions: vehicle, bus, travel, road, carrying, transport
Meaning and usage notes: Transportasyon refers to the transportation system or service. For a specific vehicle, sakyanan is usually more specific.

transfertransporttransportationtravelvehicles

Example 1

Lisod ang transportasyon sa bukid.

Transportation is difficult in the mountains.

Example 2

Unsa nga transportasyon ang imong gamiton?

What transportation will you use?

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