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Makahimo

Actions & States Qualities & Descriptions

English

capableadjective

Alternative meanings: able; competent; able to do something; having the ability to accomplish something
Pronunciation: mah-kah-HEE-moh
Root and affixes: Comes from the root himo, to do or make, with maka-, marking ability or possibility to do something.
Variants or conjugations: kaya; takos; may katakos
Related words and expressions: himo = to do or make; mahimo = can be or possible; katakos = ability or capability; takos = competent or worthy
Meaning and usage notes: Makahimo is used when someone is capable of doing something. Kaya is also common for can or able. Takos is closer to competent, qualified, or worthy depending on context.

abilityaptitudecapablecompetent

Example 1

Makahimo siya sa trabaho.

He or she is capable of doing the work.

Example 2

Makahimo ka niini kung mosulay ka.

You are capable of this if you try.

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kadaugan

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

triumph; victorynoun

Alternative meanings: The result of winning, overcoming, or achieving something important. It can refer to a victory in a competition, a reached goal, or a personal achievement.
Pronunciation: kah-DOW-gahn
Root and affixes: Related to daog, meaning to win or defeat. Kadaugan functions as a noun: triumph or victory.
Variants or conjugations: kadaugan; daog
Related words and expressions: daog = to win / defeat; kalampusan = success / achievement; tumong = goal / objective
Meaning and usage notes: Use it when “triumph” means victory or an achieved win. For “success” in a broader sense, “kalampusan” can also be used.

achievementsnountriumphvictory

Example 1

Ang kadaugan importante kaayo para sa team.

The victory is very important for the team.

Example 2

Gisaulog nila ang ilang kadaugan.

They celebrated their victory.

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Sangputanan

Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

consequence; result; effect; outcomenoun

Alternative meanings: A result or effect that happens after a previous action, decision, situation, or cause.
Pronunciation: sang-poo-TA-nan
Root and affixes: Related to sangpot or sangput, result or outcome. Sangputanan names what results from something.
Variants or conjugations: sangpotanan; resulta; epekto
Related words and expressions: cause; result; effect; change; decision
Meaning and usage notes: Sangputanan is used for consequence, result, or repercussion. Resulta is more everyday for a simple result, such as an exam or game result.

causeconsequenceeffectoutcomeresult

Example 1

Kini ang sangputanan sa iyang desisyon.

This is the consequence of his/her decision.

Example 2

Kinahanglan nimo atubangon ang mga sangputanan.

You need to face the consequences.

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Palit

Actions & States Economy & Business

English

to buyverb

Alternative meanings: To get something by paying money; to purchase something.
Pronunciation: pah-LEET
Root and affixes: Root: palit. Common forms: mopalit (to buy), mipalit/nipalit (bought), pagpalit (buying or purchase).
Variants or conjugations: mopalit; mipalit; nipalit; pagpalit
Related words and expressions: money; price; store; sell
Meaning and usage notes: “Palit” is the root; in sentences it often appears with affixes depending on tense, focus, or context.

actionsmoneyshoppingverbs

Example 1

Mopalit ko og pagkaon.

I will buy food.

Example 2

Asa ka mopalit niini?

Where will you buy this?

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piraso

Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects

English

piece; part; fragmentnoun

Alternative meanings: A portion, fragment, or part of something whole. It can refer to a piece of food, a part of an object, or a separated fragment.
Pronunciation: pee-RAH-soh
Root and affixes: Simple form. Used as a noun; it can appear with numbers or quantities to indicate one piece or several pieces.
Variants or conjugations: piraso; pedazo
Related words and expressions: bahin = part; tipik = small fragment; buok = whole / complete piece
Meaning and usage notes: Use it for “piece” in the sense of a piece, fragment, or part. If Spanish “pieza” means room, a separate entry such as “kuwarto” is better.

basicnounobjectsparts

Example 1

Hatagi ko og usa ka piraso.

Give me one piece.

Example 2

Naputol kini sa duha ka piraso.

This broke into two pieces.

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Magpasidaan

Actions & States Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to warnverb

Alternative meanings: to advise; to caution; to alert; to give a warning
Pronunciation: mag-pah-see-DAH-ahn
Root and affixes: Built from pasidaan, meaning warning, notice, or precaution. The prefix mag- marks the action of warning.
Variants or conjugations: pasidaan; pasidan-an; pagpahimangno; pahimangno
Related words and expressions: abiso = notice; timailhan = sign; peligro = danger; likay = avoid
Meaning and usage notes: Magpasidaan is used for the action of warning. Pasidaan can also work as a noun: warning, notice, or precaution. To warn someone specifically, pasidan-an can be used.

alertnoticewarnwarning

Example 1

Kinahanglan kang magpasidaan sa uban.

You need to warn the others.

Example 2

Gipasidan-an siya bahin sa peligro.

He or she was warned about the danger.

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Inisyatiba

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Ideas & Abstract Concepts Work & Professions

English

initiativenoun

Alternative meanings: initiative
first step
proposal
readiness to act
ability to start something without being asked
Pronunciation: ee-nees-yah-TEE-bah
Root and affixes: Loanword from Spanish iniciativa. It is used for a proposal, initial action, or the quality of taking action independently.
Variants or conjugations: inisyatiba = initiative
mokuha og inisyatiba = to take the initiative
kaugalingong inisyatiba = own initiative
unang lakang = first step
proyekto = project or organized initiative
sugdanan = beginning / start
Related words and expressions: sugod = start / beginning
lakang = step
proyekto = project
plano = plan
paningkamot = effort
kadasig = encouragement / motivation
Meaning and usage notes: Use inisyatiba for a proposal, program, project, or the quality of acting first. For a literal first step, unang lakang may sound more natural.

first stepinitiativemotivationplanprojectproposalwork

Example 1

Maayo ang iyang inisyatiba para makatabang sa komunidad.

His/Her initiative to help the community is good.

Example 2

Siya ang mikuha og inisyatiba sa proyekto.

He/She took the initiative in the project.

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Boto

Government, Politics & Law Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

votenoun

Alternative meanings: ballot; expressed choice; preference in a decision; suffrage
Pronunciation: BOH-toh
Root and affixes: Loanword adapted from Spanish voto. Related to the verb botar, meaning to vote.
Variants or conjugations: botar
Related words and expressions: botar = to vote; botante = voter; eleksyon = election; piniliay = election or choosing process
Meaning and usage notes: As a noun, boto refers to a vote or expressed choice. Botar is more often used as the verb to vote, though it can also appear as a noun in some uses.

electionpoliticsvotevoting

Example 1

Importante ang imong boto.

Your vote is important.

Example 2

Gihap ang mga boto human sa eleksyon.

They counted the votes after the election.

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Ihalad

Actions & States Art, Culture & Entertainment Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

to dedicate; to offer; to devoteverb

Alternative meanings: To dedicate or offer something to a person, cause, purpose, God, work, or the memory of someone. It can express offering, tribute, or devotion.
Pronunciation: ee-HA-lad
Root and affixes: From halad, offering, dedication, or gift. Ihalad is the verbal form meaning to dedicate or offer something.
Variants or conjugations: halad; paghalad; pagpahinungod; igahin
Related words and expressions: love; time; effort; gift; purpose
Meaning and usage notes: For dedicating a song, work, or effort to someone, ihalad is natural. For dedicating time or resources, igahin can also be used.

dedicatedevotionofferpurposeverbs

Example 1

Ihalad ko kini nga kanta kanimo.

I dedicate this song to you.

Example 2

Igahin nako ang akong panahon sa pagtuon.

I will devote my time to studying.

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Pagbansay-bansay

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Work & Professions

English

practice; rehearsal; trainingNoun

Alternative meanings: practice; exercise; rehearsal; repeated training; activity done to improve a skill
Pronunciation: pag-BAHN-sai-BAHN-sai
Root and affixes: From bansay, related to practice, skill, and training. The repetition bansay-bansay emphasizes practicing or exercising.
Variants or conjugations: bansay; bansay-bansay; pagbansay; praktis; ensayo
Related words and expressions: training; study; education; work; skill; practice
Meaning and usage notes: Pagbansay-bansay is best for practice as repeated exercise to improve. Pagbansay can sound more general as training or formation. Praktis is also used as a common loanword.

basic vocabularyeducationexercisepracticerehearsalskilltraining

Example 1

Kinahanglan og pagbansay-bansay kada adlaw.

Practice is needed every day.

Example 2

Naa mi pagbansay-bansay para sa presentasyon.

We have practice for the presentation.

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Edukasyonal

Education & Learning

English

educationaladjective

Alternative meanings: Designed to educate, teach, or support learning.
Pronunciation: eh-doo-kas-yoh-NAL
Root and affixes: Related to “edukasyon,” meaning education.
Variants or conjugations: pang-edukasyon
Related words and expressions: education; learning; teaching; school
Meaning and usage notes: Used to describe materials, programs, activities, or content with learning value.

adjectiveseducationlearningschool

Example 1

Edukasyonal kaayo ang programa.

The program is very educational.

Example 2

Ganahan ko sa mga edukasyonal nga salida.

I like educational movies.

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Kampiyun

Art, Culture & Entertainment People & Relationships

English

championnoun

Alternative meanings: winner; title-holder; first-place winner; outstanding person
Pronunciation: kahm-PEE-yoon
Root and affixes: Loanword adapted from Spanish champion; used as a noun for a winner or outstanding person.
Variants or conjugations: kampeyon; kampyon
Related words and expressions: kampiyunato = championship; daog = to win; mananaog = winner
Meaning and usage notes: Can refer to someone who wins a competition or someone who stands out strongly in something. The form kampeyon is also found in dictionaries.

championcompetitionoutstanding personwinner

Example 1

Kampiyun siya sa kompetisyon.

He or she is the champion in the competition.

Example 2

Ang kampiyun nakadawat og ganti.

The champion received a prize.

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