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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Hikap

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to touch; to feel; touch; physical contactverb / noun depending on context

Alternative meanings

Hikap is used when touch means making physical contact with something or feeling something with the hand or fingers. For playing music or an instrument, tukar is the better word. For “it is my turn,” the full sentence needs a different construction.

Pronunciation

HEE-kap

Root and affixes

Root: hikap. Common forms: mohikap = will touch/touches; mihikap = touched; hikapon = to touch or feel something; gihikap = was touched.

Variants or conjugations

mohikap; mihikap; hikapon; gihikap; makahikap; tukar; turno

Related words and expressions

touch; feel; physical contact; hand; finger; instrument; music; turn

Meaning and usage notes

Spanish tocar changes meaning by context. Hikap is for physical touch. Tukar is for playing music. For “it is my turn,” translate the full sentence instead of using hikap.

feelhandinstrumentmusicphysical contactplay musictouch
Example 1

Ayaw hikapa ang init nga kaldero.

Do not touch the hot pot.

Example 2

Gihikap niya ang akong kamot.

He/She touched my hand.

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Misyon

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mission; assignment; purposenoun

Alternative meanings

A mission, assignment, special task, goal, or purpose that a person, group, or organization aims to fulfill.

Pronunciation

mis-YOHN

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish misión. Used in religious, social, work, military, and personal or organizational purpose contexts.

Variants or conjugations

tahas = task / assignment; katuyoan = purpose / intention; misyonero = missionary

Related words and expressions

task, purpose, goal, work, missionary

Meaning and usage notes

Misyon can be used for a religious mission, a special task, a work mission, or the purpose of an organization.

assignmentcommunitygoalmissionpurpose
Example 1

Unsa ang imong misyon dinhi?

What is your mission here?

Example 2

Ang among misyon mao ang pagtabang sa komunidad.

Our mission is to help the community.

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ginong

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misternoun

Alternative meanings

Mr.; sir; respectful title for a man; formal form of address

Pronunciation

GEE-nohng

Root and affixes

Form of address: ginong = mister / Mr. Related to ginoo, but more specific as a respectful title for a man.

Variants or conjugations

senyor = sir / mister, borrowed from Spanish señor; Ginoo = Lord / lord, often religious or authority-related; Sir = common modern form of address

Related words and expressions

ginoo = lord / sir / God, depending on context
senyor = sir / mister
babaye = woman
lalaki = man

Meaning and usage notes

Ginong works well for “señor” as Mr. or a formal title. Ginoo can sound more solemn or religious, especially capitalized, and senyor is a loanword from Spanish señor used as a respectful title.

misterpersonsirtitle
Example 1

Maayong buntag, Ginong Reyes.

Good morning, Mr. Reyes.

Example 2

Kinsa ang ginong naghulat sa gawas?

Who is the gentleman waiting outside?

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Sulod

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inside / to containadverb / noun / verb

Alternative meanings

inside
within
interior
content
to enter, depending on context
to contain / to have inside

Pronunciation

SOO-lohd

Root and affixes

Base form: sulod. It can refer to the inside of something, its contents, or work as a verb related to entering or containing.

Variants or conjugations

sulod = inside / interior / to enter / to contain
sa sulod = inside of / within
mosulod = to enter
gisulod = put inside or was placed inside
nasulod = ended up inside / was included
sulod sa balay = inside the house

Related words and expressions

gawas = outside
suludlan = container
langkub = include / comprise
pugong = contain / restrain / control
balay = house/home

Meaning and usage notes

Sulod is very basic. Use it for inside, interior, contents, or contain in the sense of having something inside. For contain as include or comprise, langkub may fit. For contain as restrain or control, use pugong.

basic wordscontaincontententerfunction wordinsideinteriorwithin
Example 1

Naa siya sa sulod.

He or she is inside.

Example 2

Ang kahon adunay sulod nga mga libro.

The box contains books.

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Futbol

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soccer; footballNoun

Alternative meanings

soccer; football; ball sport; soccer game; football match

Pronunciation

FOOT-bol

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword used in Cebuano/Bisaya to refer to soccer or football.

Variants or conjugations

football; soccer; play soccer; football game; ball

Related words and expressions

game; play; ball; team; field; sport; league

Meaning and usage notes

Futbol is a direct and common form for soccer/football. In some contexts, English forms like football or soccer may also appear.

ballbasic vocabularyentertainmentfootballgamematchsoccersport
Example 1

Ganahan ko moduwa og futbol.

I like playing soccer.

Example 2

Nindot kaayo ang duwa sa futbol kagabii.

The soccer game last night was really good.

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Sukwahi

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contraryadjective

Alternative meanings

opposite; incompatible; adverse; going against something

Pronunciation

sook-WAH-hee

Root and affixes

Root sukwahi. It can be used as an adjective and in expressions such as sukwahi sa, contrary to.

Variants or conjugations

sukwahi sa; nasukwahi; nagkasukwahi

Related words and expressions

kontra = against or opponent; kuntra = enemy or opponent; atbang = opposite or across from; supak = contrary or opposed

Meaning and usage notes

Use sukwahi for contrary or opposite in ideas, facts, or direction. For an opposing person or opponent, kontra or kuntra may sound more natural. For physically opposite, atbang may fit better.

againstcontraryincompatibleopposite
Example 1

Sukwahi kana sa akong hunahuna.

That is contrary to what I think.

Example 2

Nagkasukwahi ang ilang mga plano.

Their plans are opposed to each other.

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presentasyon

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presentationnoun

Alternative meanings

The act of presenting, explaining, or showing something to other people. It can refer to a school, work, or business presentation, or to the way something is shown.

Pronunciation

preh-sen-tah-SYON

Root and affixes

Borrowed word used as a noun. It can relate to the verb “to present” through forms like “mag-presentar”.

Variants or conjugations

presentasyon; presentation

Related words and expressions

eksposisyon = exposition / presentation; report = report; ipakita = to show

Meaning and usage notes

“Presentasyon” is common in school, work, and modern contexts. For a personal introduction, a phrase with “ipaila” may fit better depending on context.

expositionnounpresentationschoolwork
Example 1

Naa koy presentasyon ugma.

I have a presentation tomorrow.

Example 2

Nindot kaayo ang iyang presentasyon.

His/Her presentation was very good.

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Kongresista

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congressperson; representative; legislatornoun

Alternative meanings

A person elected to represent citizens in a congress, legislative chamber, or assembly, and to take part in making or reviewing laws.

Pronunciation

kong-reh-SEES-tah

Root and affixes

Related to kongreso, congress, and the suffix -ista. Used for congressperson or legislative representative.

Variants or conjugations

kongresman; representante; magbabalaod

Related words and expressions

congress; law; government; politics; representative

Meaning and usage notes

In many contexts, diputado can be translated as kongresista or representative. The exact title depends on the country and its political system.

congresspersonlawslegislatorpoliticsrepresentative
Example 1

Ang kongresista nagrepresentar sa iyang distrito.

The congressperson represents his or her district.

Example 2

Naghisgot ang mga kongresista bahin sa bag-ong balaod.

The representatives discussed the new law.

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Tudlo

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to point; to point out; to indicate; to teach; fingerverb / noun

Alternative meanings

Tudlo means to point at, point out, indicate, or teach. As a noun, it can mean finger. If the meaning is to aim at a target or point a weapon, itumong or puntarya may be more precise. If the meaning is to write something down, use isulat or ilista.

Pronunciation

TOOD-loh

Root and affixes

Root: tudlo. Common forms: motudlo, mitudlo, nagtudlo, pagtudlo, itudlo, gitudlo.

Variants or conjugations

motudlo; mitudlo; nagtudlo; pagtudlo; itudlo; gitudlo; itumong; puntarya; isulat; ilista

Related words and expressions

point; point out; indicate; teach; finger; aim; write down; list

Meaning and usage notes

Tudlo is the main choice for pointing with a finger. For aiming a weapon or directing something toward a target, itumong or puntarya is more exact. For writing something down, use isulat or ilista.

aimfingertargetto indicateto pointto teachwrite down
Example 1

Gitudlo niya ang balay.

He/She pointed to the house.

Example 2

Ayaw pagtudlo sa tawo.

Do not point at the person.

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badyet

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budgetnoun

Alternative meanings

amount of available money; spending plan; budget for an activity, purchase, or project

Pronunciation

BAHD-yet

Root and affixes

Borrowed from English budget. Root/form: badyet = budget; it can also work as a verb meaning to budget.

Variants or conjugations

badyit = common variant; magbadyet = to make a budget; badyetan = to assign a budget; badyeton = to budget the money

Related words and expressions

kwarta = money
gasto = expense / spending
presyo = price
pagplano sa gasto = spending planning

Meaning and usage notes

Badyet is used both for available money and for a spending plan. In formal contexts, badyit or related administrative terms may also appear.

budgetexpensesfinancemoney
Example 1

Pila ang imong badyet para sa biyahe?

What is your budget for the trip?

Example 2

Kinahanglan nato magbadyet sa kwarta.

We need to budget the money.

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tigum

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meeting / gathering / to gathernoun / verb

Alternative meanings

A meeting of people to talk, decide, or share something; also the action of meeting, gathering, or assembling.

Pronunciation

TEE-goom

Root and affixes

Cebuano root related to gathering, collecting, or assembling people or things. It also appears as tigom in some sources.

Variants or conjugations

tigom, pagtigom, magtigum, miting

Related words and expressions

meeting, gathering, group, assembly, conference

Meaning and usage notes

Tigum can mean meeting as a noun and to gather or meet as a verb. Miting is also used in modern contexts, but tigum is broader.

communitygatheringgroupmeeting
Example 1

Aduna tay tigum karong hapon.

We have a meeting this afternoon.

Example 2

Magtigum ang pamilya sa Domingo.

The family will gather on Sunday.

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agtang

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foreheadnoun

Alternative meanings

The upper part of the face, between the eyebrows and the hairline.

Pronunciation

AHG-tahng

Root and affixes

Simple form used as a noun for a body part.

Variants or conjugations

agtang

Related words and expressions

ulo = head; nawong = face; kilay = eyebrow

Meaning and usage notes

“Agtang” is used for the forehead as a body part. For “front” or “in front of,” another construction such as “atubangan” is used.

bodyfaceforeheadnoun
Example 1

Sakit akong agtang.

My forehead hurts.

Example 2

Naigo siya sa agtang.

He/She was hit on the forehead.

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