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mantalaan

English

press / newspaper / publicationnoun

Alternative meanings: A newspaper, printed publication, or press outlet; it can also refer to the written press depending on context.
Pronunciation: mahn-tah-LAH-ahn
Root and affixes: From mantala, related to publishing or announcing, plus the suffix -an.
Variants or conjugations: pamantalaan, piryudiku, diyaryo, peryodiko
Related words and expressions: news, publication, journalist, media, publish
Meaning and usage notes: Mantalaan is used for newspaper or press publication. For the press as media in general, media can also be used in modern language.

basicnewspresspublication

Example 1

Nagbasa siya sa mantalaan kada buntag.

He/She reads the newspaper every morning.

Example 2

Ang mantalaan nagpagawas og bag-ong balita.

The press published new news.

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hinungdan

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

cause / reason / to bring aboutnoun / verb

Alternative meanings: The cause or reason why something happens; it can also mean to cause or bring something about.
Pronunciation: hee-NOONG-dan
Root and affixes: Related to tungod, which expresses because, due to, or because of.
Variants or conjugations: hinungdan sa, nakapahinungdan, mahinungdanon
Related words and expressions: because, reason, effect, problem, result
Meaning and usage notes: Hinungdan is used for cause or reason. For a social cause or movement, context may call for kawsa/cause in modern usage.

basiccauseconceptreason

Example 1

Unsa ang hinungdan sa problema?

What is the cause of the problem?

Example 2

Ang ulan maoy hinungdan sa baha.

The rain is the cause of the flood.

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kamera

Art, Culture & Entertainment Basic Vocabulary Home & Objects Technology & Information

English

camera / photographic cameranoun

Alternative meanings: A device used to take photos or record video.
Pronunciation: KAH-meh-rah
Root and affixes: Loanword used in Cebuano for camera.
Variants or conjugations: kamira, camera
Related words and expressions: photo, video, lens, phone, film
Meaning and usage notes: Kamera is used for a photo or video camera. Kamira also appears as a variant.

basicobjectphototechnology

Example 1

Asa ang akong kamera?

Where is my camera?

Example 2

Gamiton nako ang kamera sa pagkuha og litrato.

I will use the camera to take a photo.

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gunitan

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Home & Objects

English

to hold / to grasp / to supportverb

Alternative meanings: To hold, grasp, or keep something steady with the hand.
Pronunciation: goo-NEE-tan
Root and affixes: From gunit, a root related to holding, grasping, or supporting.
Variants or conjugations: gunit, mogunit, naggunit, gigunitan
Related words and expressions: keep, support, uphold, hold with the hand, hand
Meaning and usage notes: Gunitan is used for physically holding or grasping something. For support in the sense of backing or helping, suportahan can be used. For keeping or maintaining, huptan may fit better.

actionbasichandobject

Example 1

Gunitan nimo ang akong kamot.

Hold my hand.

Example 2

Gunitan ang baso aron dili mahulog.

Hold the glass so it does not fall.

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metro

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Numbers & Quantities Travel & Transportation

English

meter / metre / metronoun

Alternative meanings: A unit of length in the metric system; it can also refer to an underground train system in a city.
Pronunciation: MEH-troh
Root and affixes: Loanword used in Cebuano for meter or metro.
Variants or conjugations: metros, metrosan
Related words and expressions: measure, length, centimeter, kilometer, distance
Meaning and usage notes: Metro is mainly used as a unit of measurement. Metrosan can refer to a tape measure or meter stick. For the transport system, context usually makes it clear.

basicdistancemeasurementnumbers

Example 1

Usa ka metro ang gitas-on niini.

This is one meter long.

Example 2

Kinahanglan nato og metrosan sa pagsukod.

We need a tape measure to measure.

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libre

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Economy & Business Qualities & Descriptions

English

free / available / free of chargeadjective

Alternative meanings: Not occupied, limited, or controlled; it can also mean free of charge depending on context.
Pronunciation: LIB-reh
Root and affixes: Loanword used in Cebuano from Spanish libre.
Variants or conjugations: gawasnon, walay bayad
Related words and expressions: outside, freedom, available, time, payment
Meaning and usage notes: Libre can mean free, available, or free of charge. To clearly say without cost, walay bayad is also used.

availablebasicfreequality

Example 1

Libre ka ba karong hapon?

Are you free this afternoon?

Example 2

Libre ang pagkaon karon.

The food is free today.

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antos

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Body & Health People & Relationships

English

to suffer / to endure / to bearverb

Alternative meanings: To suffer pain, hardship, or sadness; to endure or bear something difficult or unpleasant.
Pronunciation: AHN-tos
Root and affixes: Root used for suffering, enduring, withstanding, or tolerating.
Variants or conjugations: antus, mag-antos, nag-antos, pag-antos
Related words and expressions: pain, hardship, endurance, patience, tolerate
Meaning and usage notes: Antos can mean to suffer, to endure, or to bear. Pag-antos means suffering, patience, or endurance.

actionbasicemotionpain

Example 1

Nag-antos siya sa kasakit.

He/She suffered pain.

Example 2

Dili ko na maantos kini.

I cannot endure this anymore.

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higayon

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Time & Calendar

English

occasion / opportunity / momentnoun

Alternative meanings: An occasion, opportunity, moment, or instance when something happens or can happen.
Pronunciation: hee-gah-YON
Root and affixes: From gayon, related to having the chance or time to do something.
Variants or conjugations: kahigayonan, okasyon
Related words and expressions: time, chance, moment, occasion, instance
Meaning and usage notes: Higayon can mean occasion, opportunity, moment, or time/instance. Kahigayonan emphasizes opportunity or chance.

basicoccasionopportunitytime

Example 1

Kini usa ka espesyal nga higayon.

This is a special occasion.

Example 2

Tagai ko og higayon nga mosulti.

Give me a chance to speak.

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papel

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Home & Objects Work & Professions

English

paper / sheet / rolenoun

Alternative meanings: Material or a sheet used for writing or printing; it can also mean a role someone plays in a situation.
Pronunciation: pah-PEL
Root and affixes: Loanword used in Cebuano from Spanish papel.
Variants or conjugations: papil, mga papel, papeles
Related words and expressions: writing, pencil, document, office, banknote
Meaning and usage notes: Papel is used for paper material or a sheet. Figuratively, it can also mean a persons role.

basicobjectschoolwork

Example 1

Gisulat niya ang ngalan sa papel.

He/She wrote the name on the paper.

Example 2

Dako ang iyang papel sa proyekto.

His/Her role in the project is important.

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enerhiya

Basic Vocabulary Body & Health Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

energynoun

Alternative meanings: The capacity to produce movement, work, activity, or force; also vitality or drive.
Pronunciation: eh-ner-HEE-yah
Root and affixes: Loanword used in Cebuano for energy.
Variants or conjugations: enerdyi, energia
Related words and expressions: strength, electricity, power, vigor, vitality
Meaning and usage notes: Enerhiya is used for general or physical energy. Kusog can express strength, vigor, or personal energy.

basicenergysciencestrength

Example 1

Nagkinahanglan ang makina og enerhiya.

The machine needs energy.

Example 2

Wala koy daghang enerhiya karon.

I do not have much energy today.

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matawo

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Family People & Relationships

English

to be bornverb

Alternative meanings: To come into the world or begin life; to be given birth to.
Pronunciation: mah-TAH-woh
Root and affixes: From tawo, related to person or human being; matawo means to be born.
Variants or conjugations: natawo, ipanganak, pagkatawo, natawhan
Related words and expressions: person, child, birthday, life, mother
Meaning and usage notes: Matawo means to be born. Natawo means was born or born. Pagkatawo can refer to birth.

actionbasicfamilylife

Example 1

Asa ka natawo?

Where were you born?

Example 2

Ang bata matawo karong bulana.

The baby will be born this month.

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didto

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Places & Geography

English

there / over there / yonderadverb

Alternative meanings: Indicates a distant place, usually far from both the speaker and the listener.
Pronunciation: DID-toh
Root and affixes: Cebuano demonstrative adverb of place for a distant location.
Variants or conjugations: dinha, adto
Related words and expressions: there near you, here, around here, go there
Meaning and usage notes: Didto is used for there or over there, farther away than diha. Diha usually means there near the listener.

adverbbasicfunction wordplace

Example 1

Ibutang didto ang kahon.

Put the box over there.

Example 2

Nagpuyo siya didto sa Bohol sauna.

He/She used to live there in Bohol.

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