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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Munisipal

Government, Politics & Law Places & Geography

English

municipaladjective

Alternative meanings: related to the municipality; local government; belonging to the town or municipal administration
Pronunciation: moo-nee-see-PAHL
Root and affixes: Loanword adapted from municipal. It is related to munisipyo, municipal building or municipality, and lungsod, town or municipality.
Variants or conjugations: panglungsod; sa munisipyo; may kalabotan sa lungsod
Related words and expressions: munisipyo = municipal building or municipality; lungsod = town or municipality; gobyerno = government; alkalde = mayor
Meaning and usage notes: Munisipal works as a modern or formal term. In a more natural explanatory style, sa munisipyo or panglungsod can be used depending on context.

local governmentmunicipalmunicipalitytown hall

Example 1

Aduna silay miting munisipal karon.

They have a municipal meeting today.

Example 2

Ang opisina munisipal naa sa sentro sa lungsod.

The municipal office is in the town center.

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hangin

Basic Vocabulary Nature & Weather

English

airnoun

Alternative meanings: wind; breeze; air that is breathed or moving
Pronunciation: HAH-ngin
Root and affixes: Root: hangin = air / wind.
Variants or conjugations: hángin = accented form in some dictionaries; hanginon = windy / airy; pahangin = to ventilate / get some air
Related words and expressions: preskong hangin = fresh air
kusog nga hangin = strong wind
brisa = breeze
Meaning and usage notes: Hangin can refer to air in general or to wind when the air is moving. Context makes clear whether it means air or wind.

airbasic vocabularynaturewind

Example 1

Presko ang hangin karon.

The air is fresh right now.

Example 2

Kusog ang hangin sa gawas.

The wind is strong outside.

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Pebrero

Time & Calendar

English

Februarynoun

Alternative meanings: The second month of the year.
Pronunciation: peb-REH-roh
Root and affixes: Adapted from Spanish “febrero”; used as the month name in Cebuano/Bisaya.
Variants or conjugations: pebrero; Daghangkahoy
Related words and expressions: month; year; January; March
Meaning and usage notes: As a month name, it is usually written with an initial capital letter. It may also appear as “pebrero” in lowercase.

calendarmonthstime

Example 1

Pebrero na karon.

It is February now.

Example 2

Sa Pebrero ko mobalik.

I will come back in February.

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Marso

Basic Vocabulary Time & Calendar

English

MarchNoun / month name

Alternative meanings: March; the third month of the year
Pronunciation: MAR-soh
Root and affixes: Month name borrowed from Spanish marzo and adapted into Cebuano/Bisaya as Marso.
Variants or conjugations: marso; Marso
Related words and expressions: month; year; February; April; calendar; time/season
Meaning and usage notes: Cebuano/Bisaya month names are largely borrowed from Spanish. To say “in March,” use sa Marso.

basic vocabularycalendarMarchmonthtime

Example 1

Magsugod ang klase sa Marso.

The class starts in March.

Example 2

Moabot siya sa Marso.

He/She will arrive in March.

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Importansiya

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

importancenoun

Alternative meanings: importance
value
relevance
weight or priority of something
quality of being important
Pronunciation: im-por-tahn-SEE-yah
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish importancia. It also appears as importansya. A more native and formal synonym is kamahinungdanon.
Variants or conjugations: importansiya = importance
importansya = variant of importansiya
kamahinungdanon = importance / relevance
importante = important
hinungdanon = important / essential
dako og importansiya = of great importance
Related words and expressions: bili = value / price
hinungdan = cause / reason
hinungdanon = important
prayoridad = priority
kahulugan = meaning
gamit = use / usefulness
Meaning and usage notes: Use importansiya to talk about the value, relevance, or priority of a person, idea, task, or situation. Kamahinungdanon can sound more formal or deeper in some contexts.

educationimportanceimportantpriorityrelevancetimevalue

Example 1

Dako og importansiya ang edukasyon.

Education has great importance.

Example 2

Nasabtan niya ang importansiya sa oras.

He/She understood the importance of time.

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seksuwal

Body & Health Qualities & Descriptions

English

sexualadjective

Alternative meanings: related to sexuality; related to sex or sexual characteristics
Pronunciation: sek-SOO-wahl
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish/English sexual and adapted in Bisaya as seksuwal.
Variants or conjugations: sekswal = common variant; seksuwal = dictionary-recorded Bisaya form
Related words and expressions: sekso = sex
sekswalidad = sexuality
pakighilawas = sexual intercourse / sexual relation
Meaning and usage notes: Used as an adjective to describe something related to sexuality. In everyday contexts, sekswal may also appear.

adjectivehealthsexualsexuality

Example 1

Ang edukasyon nga seksuwal importante para sa panglawas.

Sexual education is important for health.

Example 2

Kinahanglan respetohon ang seksuwal nga mga utlanan sa matag tawo.

Each person's sexual boundaries should be respected.

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Entidad

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

English

entity; body; institutionnoun

Alternative meanings: Something that exists on its own or independently. It can also refer to an organization, institution, agency, or body with legal or administrative identity.
Pronunciation: en-tee-DAD
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish entidad. For entity as an organization, organisasyon, institusyon, or ahensya may also be used depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: organisasyon; institusyon; ahensya; organismo
Related words and expressions: organization; institution; agency; group; office
Meaning and usage notes: Entidad can sound formal or technical. If referring to a specific organization, organisasyon or institusyon may sound more natural. For a public agency, ahensya often fits better.

bodyentityinstitutionlegalorganization

Example 1

Ang entidad adunay kaugalingong mga lagda.

The entity has its own rules.

Example 2

Kini nga organisasyon usa ka pribadong entidad.

This organization is a private entity.

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Banda

Art, Culture & Entertainment

English

band; musical groupnoun

Alternative meanings: A group of musicians who play together; it can also refer to a strip or band depending on context.
Pronunciation: BAHN-dah
Root and affixes: Loanword used in Cebuano/Bisaya. It can mean a musical band or a strip/band of cloth.
Variants or conjugations: mga banda
Related words and expressions: music; musician; song; play music
Meaning and usage notes: For “band” as a group of people or gang, other words may fit better depending on context, such as “panon”.

entertainmentmusicmusical groupnouns

Example 1

Nindot kaayo ang tukar sa banda.

The band played very well.

Example 2

Ganahan ko anang bandaha.

I like that band.

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panalipod

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to protect; to defendverb

Alternative meanings: To keep someone or something safe from harm, danger, or loss. It can also mean to defend a person, idea, or place.
Pronunciation: pah-nah-LEE-pohd
Root and affixes: Common verb form related to protection and defense. It can be used with people or objects that receive protection.
Variants or conjugations: panalipod; protektar
Related words and expressions: amping = to care for; depensa = defense; tabang = to help
Meaning and usage notes: “Panalipod” sounds more natural for protect or defend. “Protektar” is also understood, but it is more borrowed from Spanish/English.

caredefendprotectverb

Example 1

Gusto ko nga panalipdan ang akong pamilya.

I want to protect my family.

Example 2

Kinahanglan nato panalipdan ang kinaiyahan.

We need to protect nature.

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Hinungdan

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

factor; cause; reasonNoun / verb

Alternative meanings: factor; cause; reason; contributing element; motive; something that brings about a result
Pronunciation: hee-NOONG-dahn
Root and affixes: Related to tungod, which expresses cause, reason, or because of. Hinungdan can also work as a verb meaning to cause or bring about.
Variants or conjugations: factor; hinungdanon; mahinungdanon; tungod; factor in the result
Related words and expressions: because of; reason; effect; result; element/thing; decision
Meaning and usage notes: Hinungdan works well for factor as a cause or contributing element. In math, science, or technical use, the loanword factor may also appear. For a simple “reason,” rason is also common.

analysisbasic vocabularycauseeducationfactorreasonresult

Example 1

Dako nga hinungdan ang panahon sa resulta.

Time was an important factor in the result.

Example 2

Unsa ang hinungdan sa problema?

What is the cause of the problem?

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saulog

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Family Society & Community

English

to celebrate / to commemorate / celebrationverb / noun

Alternative meanings: To celebrate, commemorate, or hold a feast, ceremony, or special event; also a celebration.
Pronunciation: sah-OO-log
Root and affixes: Root used for celebrating, commemorating, or holding a feast.
Variants or conjugations: magsaulog, pagsaulog, saulogon, selebra
Related words and expressions: festival, ceremony, birthday, joy, remembrance
Meaning and usage notes: Saulog is used for celebrating or commemorating events, birthdays, festivals, or graduations. Selebra also appears as a direct loanword.

basiccelebrationculturefestival

Example 1

Magsaulog ta sa imong adlawng natawhan.

We will celebrate your birthday.

Example 2

Atong saulogon ang imong gradwasyon.

Let us celebrate your graduation.

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Solusyon

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

English

solutionnoun

Alternative meanings: solution
answer to a problem
remedy
method for solving something
homogeneous mixture in chemistry, depending on context
Pronunciation: soh-loos-YON
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish solución. It is used for an answer or method that solves a problem; in technical contexts it can also refer to a chemical solution.
Variants or conjugations: solusyon = solution
mga solusyon = solutions
solusyonan = to solve / give a solution
gisolusyonan = was solved
tubag = answer / solution to a question
paagi = way / method
Related words and expressions: problema = problem
tubag = answer
paagi = way / method
resolba = solve
tambal = remedy / medicine
pangutana = question
Meaning and usage notes: Use solusyon for a solution to a problem, situation, task, or conflict. If you mean an answer to a question, tubag can also work.

answermethodproblemquestionremedysolutionsolve

Example 1

Nakita na ba nimo ang solusyon sa problema?

Have you found the solution to the problem?

Example 2

Kinahanglan ta og praktikal nga solusyon.

We need a practical solution.

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