Vocabulario – Page 91

Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Kolor

English

color; colournoun

Alternative meanings: A visual property of something based on the light it reflects, transmits, or emits; also used for shades such as red, blue, white, or black.
Pronunciation: KOO-lor
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish color. In Bisaya, bulok also appears as a related word for color.
Variants or conjugations: bulok; mga kolor
Related words and expressions: pula; asul; puti; itom; dalag
Meaning and usage notes: Kolor is the common and easy-to-understand form for color. For specific colors, use words like pula, puti, itom, asul, and dalag.

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Example 1

Unsa ang imong paboritong kolor?

What is your favorite color?

Example 2

Nindot ang kolor sa sinina.

The color of the clothes is nice.

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labaw

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

to surpass / to exceed / moreverb / adjective

Alternative meanings: To be greater than another in degree, amount, or quality; to surpass, exceed, prevail, or be above.
Pronunciation: LAH-baw
Root and affixes: Root used to express more, superiority, or exceeding something.
Variants or conjugations: molabaw, milabaw, paglabaw, palabaw
Related words and expressions: exceed, overcome, win, higher, better
Meaning and usage notes: Labaw is used for surpassing or exceeding in comparison. For overcoming an obstacle or difficulty, pagbuntog may also fit.

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Example 1

Way makalabaw sa iyang paningkamot.

Nothing surpasses his/her effort.

Example 2

Milabaw siya sa iyang kahadlok.

He/She overcame his/her fear.

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Kuyog

Basic Vocabulary People & Relationships Travel & Transportation

English

to accompany / companionverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to accompany
to go with someone
to join
to keep someone company
companion or accompanying person, depending on context
Pronunciation: KOO-yog
Root and affixes: Base form: kuyog. It can work as a verb meaning to accompany or join, and as a noun meaning companion.
Variants or conjugations: kuyog = accompany / companion
mokuyog = will accompany / will go with someone
mikuyog / nikuyog = accompanied / went with someone
nagkuyog = are together / went together
kuyoga = accompany / bring along
gikuyogan = was accompanied
Related words and expressions: uban = with / accompany / companion
kauban = companion / accompanying person
sabay = go together / coincide
panagkuyog = companionship
biyahe = trip
lakaw = walk / go out
Meaning and usage notes: Use kuyog when someone accompanies, goes together with another person, or joins a plan. Uban is also commonly used for with, accompany, or companion depending on the sentence.

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Example 1

Mokuyog ko nimo ugma.

I will go with you tomorrow.

Example 2

Kuyoga siya sa opisina.

Accompany him/her to the office.

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Aplikar

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Technology & Information Work & Professions

English

to applyVerb

Alternative meanings: to apply; to use in a situation; to put into practice; to request formally; to be applicable; to put onto a surface
Pronunciation: ah-plee-KAR
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish aplicar and used in Cebuano/Bisaya for several senses of apply.
Variants or conjugations: iaplikar; moaplikar; nag-aplikar; giaplikar; aplikasyon; aplikable; paggamit
Related words and expressions: use; utilize; work/job; application; law; method; system
Meaning and usage notes: Aplikar is useful for applying rules, methods, or knowledge, and also for applying to a job or program. For simply using something, gamit or gamiton may sound more natural. For applying cream, paint, or something onto a surface, usage depends on context.

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Example 1

Iaplikar nato ang bag-ong pamaagi.

Let us apply the new method.

Example 2

Moaplikar ko sa trabaho ugma.

I will apply for the job tomorrow.

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panalipod

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Government, Politics & Law Society & Community

English

defense / protection / to defendnoun / verb

Alternative meanings: The act of defending, protecting, or shielding someone or something from harm, attack, or danger.
Pronunciation: pah-nah-LEE-pod
Root and affixes: From salipod, to block or obstruct, with a formation related to protecting or defending.
Variants or conjugations: depensa, salipod, pagpanalipod, manalipod
Related words and expressions: protection, guard, help, defense, security
Meaning and usage notes: Panalipod is defense or protection in a general sense. Depensa is also used as a direct loanword, especially in legal, sports, or military contexts.

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Example 1

Ang panalipod sa pamilya importante.

The protection of the family is important.

Example 2

Manalipod siya sa iyang katungod.

He/She will defend his/her rights.

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Padala

Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business Technology & Information Work & Professions

English

to send / shipmentverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to send
to remit
to transmit
to dispatch
shipment or remittance, depending on context
Pronunciation: pah-DAH-lah
Root and affixes: From the root dala, related to carrying, bringing, or transporting. With pa-, it forms padala, used for sending, remitting, or transmitting something.
Variants or conjugations: padala = send / shipment / remittance
ipadala = send something
magpadala = to send / make a shipment
nagpadala = sent or is sending
gipadala = was sent
padalhan = send to someone
Related words and expressions: dala = carry / bring
sulat = letter
mensahe = message
pakete = package
kwarta = money
bayad = payment
Meaning and usage notes: Use padala for sending messages, letters, packages, money, or information. Ipadala is often used when focusing on the object being sent.

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Example 1

Ipadala nako ang mensahe karon.

I will send the message now.

Example 2

Nagpadala siya og pakete sa iyang pamilya.

He/She sent a package to his/her family.

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buhat

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

act / deed / to do / to makenoun / verb

Alternative meanings: An act, deed, or work done by a person; also to do, make, create, or work depending on context.
Pronunciation: BOO-hat
Root and affixes: Common root for doing, act, deed, work, or action.
Variants or conjugations: binuhatan, binuhat, buhaton, pagbuhat
Related words and expressions: movement, action, work, task, deed
Meaning and usage notes: Buhat can be act or action as a noun, and to do or create as a verb. Lihok is more often used for movement or physical action.

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Example 1

Maayo nga buhat ang pagtabang.

Helping is a good deed.

Example 2

Unsa ang imong gibuhat?

What did you do?

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Reporma

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

English

reform; corrective change; structural improvementnoun

Alternative meanings: A change made to correct, improve, or reorganize something that is not working well, such as a law, system, institution, behavior, or structure.
Pronunciation: reh-POR-mah
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish reforma. Related to repormahon, to reform, and magreporma, to make reforms.
Variants or conjugations: pagbag-o; kabag-ohan; repormahon; magreporma
Related words and expressions: pagbag-o; usbon; system; law; change
Meaning and usage notes: Reporma is used for changes meant to correct or improve something. Pagbag-o is more general and means change or renewal.

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Example 1

Kinahanglan og reporma ang sistema sa edukasyon.

The education system needs reform.

Example 2

Ang reporma makatabang sa pagpalambo sa serbisyo.

The reform can help improve the service.

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pag-apil

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary People & Relationships Society & Community

English

participation / involvement / inclusionnoun

Alternative meanings: The act of participating, taking part, or being included in an activity, group, event, or process.
Pronunciation: pag-ah-PEEL
Root and affixes: From apil, to include, belong, or participate, with pag- forming an action noun.
Variants or conjugations: apil, partisipasyon, pagpakigbahin
Related words and expressions: group, activity, game, meeting, community
Meaning and usage notes: Pag-apil means participation or the act of taking part. Partisipasyon is also used as a formal loanword. Apil can mean to include, belong, or participate.

actionbasicparticipationsociety

Example 1

Importante ang imong pag-apil sa miting.

Your participation in the meeting is important.

Example 2

Daghan ang pag-apil sa kalihokan.

There was a lot of participation in the activity.

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Elektoral

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

English

electoralAdjective

Alternative meanings: electoral; related to elections; related to voting or political selection processes
Pronunciation: eh-lek-toh-RAHL
Root and affixes: Modern loanword related to eleksyon and piniliay, words used for election.
Variants or conjugations: may kalabotan sa piniliay; may kalabotan sa eleksyon; pang-eleksyon; piniliay
Related words and expressions: election; polls; vote; voter; government; politics
Meaning and usage notes: Elektoral is understood as a modern or formal term. In a more explanatory style, “may kalabotan sa piniliay” means “related to elections.” For election as a noun, use piniliay, piliay, or eleksyon.

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Example 1

Importante ang proseso elektoral.

The electoral process is important.

Example 2

Naghisgot sila bahin sa mga isyu elektoral.

They talked about electoral issues.

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Tanom

Basic Vocabulary Food & Drink Nature & Weather

English

plant / cropnoun / verb root

Alternative meanings: plant
crop
cultivated plant
planting
to plant or sow, as a verb root
Pronunciation: TAH-nom
Root and affixes: Base form: tanom. It can work as a noun for a plant or crop, and as a verb root for planting or sowing.
Variants or conjugations: tanom = plant / crop / to plant
magtanom = to plant / sow
nagtanom = planted or is planting
gitamnan = was planted / sown
halaman = plant, variant or synonym in some uses
tanaman = garden / place where plants grow
Related words and expressions: halaman = plant
kahoy = tree / wood
dahon = leaf
gamot = root
bulak = flower
abono = fertilizer
Meaning and usage notes: Use tanom for a living plant or crop. If planta means factory, pabrika is usually used. If it means a floor of a building, use andana or palapag depending on context. For the sole of the foot, say lapalapa sa tiil or ilalom sa tiil.

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Example 1

Daghan og tanom sa iyang tanaman.

There are many plants in his/her garden.

Example 2

Magtanom ko og kamatis ugma.

I will plant tomatoes tomorrow.

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elemento

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

English

element / componentnoun

Alternative meanings: A basic part or component of something; also a chemical element or an essential part of a set.
Pronunciation: eh-leh-MEN-toh
Root and affixes: Loanword used in Cebuano from Spanish elemento.
Variants or conjugations: ilimintu, element, bahin, sangkap
Related words and expressions: part, component, chemical, system, group
Meaning and usage notes: Elemento is used for a part or component, and also for a chemical element. Bahin or sangkap may sound more native depending on context.

basiccomponentelementscience

Example 1

Importante nga elemento kini sa plano.

This is an important element of the plan.

Example 2

Ang oksiheno usa ka elemento.

Oxygen is an element.

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