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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Nobela

English

novelNoun

Alternative meanings: novel; long narrative work; fiction book; extended story
Pronunciation: no-BEH-lah
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword used in Cebuano/Bisaya for novel.
Variants or conjugations: novela; romantic novel; historical novel; story; book
Related words and expressions: book; story; writer; reading; literature; character; fiction
Meaning and usage notes: Nobela is used for a written novel. For a story in general, sugilanon or istorya may fit depending on the context.

basic vocabularybookculturefictionliteraturenovelreadingstory

Example 1

Nagbasa ko og nobela karong gabii.

I am reading a novel tonight.

Example 2

Ang nobela adunay nindot nga istorya.

The novel has a good story.

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ipasabot

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

English

to define / to explain / to meanverb

Alternative meanings: To explain the meaning of a word, idea, or situation; to say what something means or give it a definition.
Pronunciation: ee-pah-SAH-bot
Root and affixes: From the root sabot, related to understanding; ipa- can indicate making something understood or conveyed.
Variants or conjugations: pasabot, kahulugan, ipasabut, nagpasabot
Related words and expressions: understand, meaning, word, understanding, explanation
Meaning and usage notes: Ipasabot can mean to define, to explain, to mean, or to imply depending on context. For meaning as a noun, kahulugan is also used.

conceptdefineexplainmeaning

Example 1

Unsa ang ipasabot niini nga pulong?

What does this word mean?

Example 2

Ipasabot sa maestra ang lisod nga konsepto.

The teacher will define the difficult concept.

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Lambigit

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

relate; involve; associateverb

Alternative meanings: To relate, associate, or connect one thing with another; it can also mean to involve someone or something in a situation.
Pronunciation: lahm-BEE-git
Root and affixes: Root: lambigit. Related forms: ilambigit = to relate something to another thing; malambigit/mahilambigit = to become involved or related; kalambigitan = relation, relevance, or involvement.
Variants or conjugations: sumpay = connect/join, often more physical or structural; relasyon = relationship; koneksyon = connection
Related words and expressions: relation, relationship, connection, link, involvement
Meaning and usage notes: Use lambigit when the idea is to relate or involve concepts, facts, or people. For joining physical objects, sumpay may sound more natural.

abstract conceptsassociateconnectinvolverelate

Example 1

Ayaw ilambigit ang akong ngalan sa problema.

Do not relate my name to the problem.

Example 2

Nalambigit ang duha ka panghitabo.

The two events became related.

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tasa

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business

English

rate; fee; percentagenoun

Alternative meanings: An amount, percentage, or charge applied to something. It can refer to an interest rate, a fee, a tax, or a percentage measure.
Pronunciation: TAH-sah
Root and affixes: Borrowed word used as a noun in economic, administrative, or statistical contexts.
Variants or conjugations: tasa; rate; taripa
Related words and expressions: presyo = price; bayad = payment / fee; porsiyento = percentage
Meaning and usage notes: “Tasa” is used for rate or fee. If the Spanish word meant “taza” with z, as in a cup for drinking, a separate entry is better.

economyfeenounpercentagerate

Example 1

Nisaka ang tasa sa interes.

The interest rate went up.

Example 2

Unsa ang tasa sa bayad?

What is the payment rate?

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Ulo

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

head; mind; top; leader depending on contextnoun

Alternative meanings: Ulo means head, especially the body part. It can also be used figuratively for the mind, the top or main part of something, or a leader depending on context.
Pronunciation: OO-loh
Root and affixes: Root: ulo. Related forms: uluhan = headboard, heading, title, or upper part; pangulo = leader or chief; kaulohan = capital or main center.
Variants or conjugations: uluhan; pangulo; kaulohan; ulo sa tawo; sakit sa ulo
Related words and expressions: head; mind; chief; leader; top; headache; body
Meaning and usage notes: For “headache,” use sakit sa ulo. For “leader” or “chief,” pangulo is more specific.

bodychiefheadheadacheleadermindtop

Example 1

Sakit akong ulo.

My head hurts.

Example 2

Tabuni ang ulo kung init kaayo.

Cover your head if it is very hot.

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Kapilian

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

option; alternative; choicenoun

Alternative meanings: One possibility among several that can be chosen. It can also refer to the act or result of choosing something.
Pronunciation: ka-pee-LEE-an
Root and affixes: Related to pili, to choose or select. Kapilian names an option, alternative, or thing that can be chosen.
Variants or conjugations: opsiyon; pili; mapilian
Related words and expressions: choose; selected; decision; possibility; alternative
Meaning and usage notes: Kapilian sounds natural for option or alternative. Opsiyon is also used, especially in modern, technical, or financial contexts.

alternativechoicedecisionoptionpossibility

Example 1

Daghan ka og kapilian.

You have many options.

Example 2

Unsa imong kapilian, kape o tsaa?

What is your choice, coffee or tea?

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pulo

Nature & Weather Places & Geography

English

islandnoun

Alternative meanings: island; isle; islet; land surrounded by water
Pronunciation: poo-LOH
Root and affixes: Root: pulo = island / islet. It can be confused with pulò related to the number ten; context and pronunciation distinguish the meanings.
Variants or conjugations: pulô = accented dictionary form; isla = synonym borrowed from Spanish; mga pulo = islands
Related words and expressions: kapupud-an = group of islands / archipelago
dagat = sea
yuta = land
baybayon = coast / beach
Meaning and usage notes: Pulo is the common native word for island. Isla is also understood and used as a Spanish loanword, but pulo is very natural in Bisaya.

geographyislandislenature

Example 1

Nindot kaayo ang pulo sa Sugbo.

The island of Cebu is very beautiful.

Example 2

Daghan og gagmay nga pulo sa Pilipinas.

There are many small islands in the Philippines.

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siguruhon

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to guarantee; to make sure; to ensureverb

Alternative meanings: To make sure that something happens, that something is true, or that a condition is met. It can also mean taking care to prevent mistakes or failure.
Pronunciation: see-GOO-roo-hohn
Root and affixes: Related to siguro, which expresses safety, certainty, or possibility. The -hon form marks an action directed at ensuring something.
Variants or conjugations: siguruhon; siguraduhon; garantiyahan
Related words and expressions: siguro = sure / maybe; kasigurohan = security / certainty; garantiya = guarantee
Meaning and usage notes: “Siguruhon” is natural for guarantee in the sense of making sure something happens. For a formal product or contractual guarantee, “garantiyahan” or “garantiya” may sound more direct.

certaintyensureguaranteeverb

Example 1

Siguruhon nato nga mahuman kini karon.

We will make sure this gets finished today.

Example 2

Dili ko makasiguro nga moabot siya.

I cannot guarantee that he/she will arrive.

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Administrasyon

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Government, Politics & Law Ideas & Abstract Concepts Work & Professions

English

administration; managementNoun

Alternative meanings: administration; management; direction; organization; public administration
Pronunciation: ad-mi-nis-tra-SYON
Root and affixes: Adapted loanword used in Cebuano/Bisaya for administration or management.
Variants or conjugations: administracion; pagdumala; management; public administration; business management
Related words and expressions: government; business; work; office; organization; system; management
Meaning and usage notes: Administrasyon is a direct and formal form. For the everyday idea of managing or handling something, pagdumala can also be used.

administrationbasic vocabularybusinessdirectiongovernmentmanagementorganizationwork

Example 1

Maayo ang administrasyon sa kompanya.

The company administration is good.

Example 2

Nagtrabaho siya sa administrasyon sa eskwelahan.

He/She works in the school administration.

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Panagbangi

Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

conflictnoun

Alternative meanings: clash; disagreement; dispute; confrontation; conflict between people, ideas, or interests
Pronunciation: pah-nag-BAHNG-ee
Root and affixes: Related to bangi, which expresses clashing, quarreling, or having a dispute. The prefix panag- marks a reciprocal action or relation between sides.
Variants or conjugations: bangi; away; panag-away; lantugi; nagkabangi
Related words and expressions: away = fight or conflict; lalis = argument; lantugi = debate or dispute; sukwahi = contrary or opposite
Meaning and usage notes: Panagbangi works well for conflict as a clash of interests, ideas, or groups. Away sounds more common for a direct fight or conflict. Lantugi fits better when the conflict is a dispute or debate.

clashconflictdisagreementdispute

Example 1

Adunay panagbangi tali sa duha ka grupo.

There is a conflict between the two groups.

Example 2

Ang panagbangi nagsugod sa gamay nga lalis.

The conflict started with a small argument.

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Plaka

Art, Culture & Entertainment Technology & Information

English

disc; disk; record; platenoun

Alternative meanings: A disc, disk, plate, or flat circular object; it can also refer to a music record or data disk depending on context.
Pronunciation: PLAH-kah
Root and affixes: Loanword related to Spanish “placa”; in Cebuano/Bisaya it can refer to a disc, plate, or phonograph record.
Variants or conjugations: disco; disk; record
Related words and expressions: music; album; computer; license plate; discotheque; disco
Meaning and usage notes: For “disco” as a nightclub or dance place, “disko” or “diskohan” fits better. For a physical/music disc, “plaka” is a useful option.

discmusicnounstechnology

Example 1

Naa koy karaang plaka sa balay.

I have an old record at home.

Example 2

Ibutang ang datos sa plaka.

Put the data on the disk.

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Padayon

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words

English

go ahead / continueverb / interjection

Alternative meanings: go ahead
continue
keep going
proceed
move forward
Pronunciation: pah-DAH-yon
Root and affixes: Related to the root dayon, which can express continuation, immediacy, or moving onward. With pa-, padayon is used to continue or keep going.
Variants or conjugations: padayon = go ahead / continue / keep going
padayon lang = just keep going / continue
mopadayon = will continue / is going to continue
nagpadayon = continued / is continuing
gipadayon = was continued
Related words and expressions: unahan = ahead / in front / farther ahead
dayon = immediately / continue, depending on context
lakaw = walk / go
sunod = next / follow
padulong = toward
Meaning and usage notes: Use padayon for adelante as encouragement, permission, or the idea of continuing: go ahead, keep going, proceed. For adelante as a physical direction or location, unahan may be more exact.

continueencouragementgo aheadkeep goingmove forwardproceed

Example 1

Padayon lang bisan lisod.

Keep going even if it is hard.

Example 2

Padayon sa imong plano.

Go ahead with your plan.

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