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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

klab

English

clubnoun

Alternative meanings: A group, association, or organization of people who meet because of a shared interest; it can also refer to a social or recreational place.
Pronunciation: klab
Root and affixes: Borrowed from English club; in Cebuano it is also found spelled as klab.
Variants or conjugations: club; kapunongan; naytklab
Related words and expressions: kapunongan = organization / group`nsamahan = association`ngrupo = group`nnaytklab = nightclub
Meaning and usage notes: Used for sports, school, social, or recreational clubs. If referring to a stick or cudgel, other words such as bunal or batota may be used.

associationclubgrouporganization

Example 1

Miapil siya sa klab sa eskwelahan.

He/she joined the school club.

Example 2

Naa silay klab para sa mga estudyante.

They have a club for students.

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pa

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

still / yetadverb / particle

Alternative meanings: Marks that an action or state continues, or that something has not happened up to now; equivalent to still or yet depending on context.
Pronunciation: pah
Root and affixes: Short particle of continuity or non-completion; it usually follows the word or phrase it modifies.
Variants or conjugations: gihapon; wa pa; wala pa
Related words and expressions: gihapon = still / yet`nna = already`nwala pa = not yet`ndaghan pa = still many / still a lot
Meaning and usage notes: In affirmative sentences it usually means “still”; with wala or wa it means “not yet”.

particlestilltimeyet

Example 1

Naga-ulan pa.

It is still raining.

Example 2

Wala pa ko human.

I am not finished yet.

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sikat

Art, Culture & Entertainment People & Relationships Qualities & Descriptions Society & Community

English

popularadjective

Alternative meanings: Known, famous, or widely liked by many people; something or someone that stands out among people.
Pronunciation: see-KAHT
Root and affixes: Word used for popular, famous, or well-known; it can also be associated with standing out or shining depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: ilado; popular
Related words and expressions: ilado = known / recognized`nbantog = famous`ntanyag = recognized / notable`npamoso = famous
Meaning and usage notes: Used for people, places, songs, food, trends, or things that many people know or like. For “popular” meaning of the people or mass-oriented, pangmasa may fit depending on context.

famousknownpopulartrend

Example 1

Sikat kaayo siya sa among lugar.

He/she is very popular in our area.

Example 2

Sikat nga kanta kini.

This is a popular song.

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gidaghanon

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts Numbers & Quantities

English

quantitynoun

Alternative meanings: The number, sum, or measure of people, things, or elements; how much there is of something.
Pronunciation: gee-dahg-HAH-nohn
Root and affixes: From daghan, meaning many, much, or abundant; gidaghanon expresses quantity, number, or sum.
Variants or conjugations: kadaghan; daghan
Related words and expressions: daghan = many / much`ngamay = few / small`nnumero = number`nsuma = sum
Meaning and usage notes: Used to ask about or talk about how much there is of something, both with countable things and general amounts.

amountmeasurenumberquantity

Example 1

Unsa ang gidaghanon sa mga estudyante?

What is the number of students?

Example 2

Dako ang gidaghanon sa tubig.

The amount of water is large.

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presensya

Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships Qualities & Descriptions

English

presencenoun

Alternative meanings: The state of being present in a place; it can also refer to attendance or to the impression someone makes by being there.
Pronunciation: preh-SEN-syah
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish presencia; also seen as presensiya.
Variants or conjugations: presensiya
Related words and expressions: anaa = to be present / to exist
pagdalo = attendance
atubangan = front / in the presence of someone
wala = absence / not there
Meaning and usage notes: Used for physical presence, attendance at an event, or the feeling that someone is nearby.

attendancebeing presentnearnesspresence

Example 1

Importante ang imong presensya.

Your presence is important.

Example 2

Nabati nako ang iyang presensya sa kwarto.

I felt his or her presence in the room.

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pribado

Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions Technology & Information

English

privateadjective

Alternative meanings: Personal, not public, reserved for a person or group, or not accessible to everyone.
Pronunciation: pree-BAH-doh
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish privado; used for personal, secret, reserved, or non-public things.
Variants or conjugations: personal; praybit
Related words and expressions: publiko = public`npersonal = personal`nsekreto = secret`nkinaugalingon = own / individual
Meaning and usage notes: Used for private life, a private place, private school, private information, or non-public matters.

non-publicpersonalprivatereserved

Example 1

Pribado kini nga impormasyon.

This information is private.

Example 2

Nag-eskwela siya sa pribado nga eskwelahan.

He/she studies at a private school.

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natural

Basic Vocabulary Nature & Weather Qualities & Descriptions

English

naturaladjective

Alternative meanings: Belonging to nature, not artificial, or considered normal depending on context.
Pronunciation: nah-too-RAHL
Root and affixes: Loanword used in Bisaya for natural or normal. Kinaiyanhon is used for something related to nature.
Variants or conjugations: kinaiyanhon; kinaiyahanon
Related words and expressions: kinaiyahan = nature`nkinaiya = nature / character`nnormal = normal`ntinuod = true / real
Meaning and usage notes: “Natural” can mean normal or belonging to nature. For a more ecological or nature-related nuance, “kinaiyanhon” may be more precise.

naturalnaturenormalnot artificial

Example 1

Natural ra kana.

That is natural / normal.

Example 2

Ganahan ko sa natural nga pagkaon.

I like natural food.

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pagtambal

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Body & Health

English

treatmentnoun

Alternative meanings: Care, process, or method used to treat an illness, pain, wound, or health problem.
Pronunciation: pag-TAHM-bahl
Root and affixes: From tambal, meaning medicine, remedy, to cure, or to treat; pag- forms the action noun.
Variants or conjugations: tambal; tambalan; medikal nga pagtambal
Related words and expressions: tambal = medicine / remedy`nsakit = illness or pain`ndoktor = doctor`nospital = hospital
Meaning and usage notes: Used mainly for medical treatment. For “treatment” as the way someone is treated, trato or pagtratar may fit depending on context.

curehealthmedicinetreatment

Example 1

Kinahanglan siya og pagtambal.

He/she needs treatment.

Example 2

Epektibo ang pagtambal sa sakit.

The treatment for the illness is effective.

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ipahayag

Actions & States Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts Qualities & Descriptions

English

to expressverb

Alternative meanings: To show, state, or communicate an idea, feeling, opinion, or information clearly.
Pronunciation: ee-pah-HAH-yahg
Root and affixes: Related to pahayag, meaning statement, expression, or announcement.
Variants or conjugations: mopahayag; magpahayag; pahayag
Related words and expressions: pahayag = statement or expression`nsulti = to say / to speak`ngibati = felt feeling`nopinyon = opinion
Meaning and usage notes: Used to express feelings, opinions, ideas, concerns, or information in speech or writing.

communicateexpressfeelingsopinion

Example 1

Ipahayag ang imong gibati.

Express what you feel.

Example 2

Gusto ko ipahayag ang akong opinyon.

I want to express my opinion.

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bayad

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Economy & Business

English

to pay / paymentverb / noun

Alternative meanings: To give money in exchange for something, settle a debt, or cover a bill; also means payment, fee, or fare.
Pronunciation: BAH-yahd
Root and affixes: Verbal and nominal root. Common forms: mobayad = to pay / will pay; nagbayad = paid or is paying; pagbayad = payment or act of paying.
Variants or conjugations: mobayad; magbayad; nagbayad; pagbayad
Related words and expressions: kwarta = money`nutang = debt`npresyo = price`nsukli = change
Meaning and usage notes: Used for paying bills, transportation, food, purchases, debts, or services.

billmoneypaypayment

Example 1

Mobayad ko karon.

I will pay now.

Example 2

Pila ang bayad?

How much is the payment?

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titulo

Art, Culture & Entertainment Education & Learning Technology & Information

English

titlenoun

Alternative meanings: The name of a work, book, movie, article, or section; it can also refer to a degree, rank, or legal document depending on context.
Pronunciation: tee-TOO-loh
Root and affixes: Borrowed from Spanish título; also documented as titulu.
Variants or conjugations: titulu; ulohan
Related words and expressions: ulohan = heading or title`nngalan = name`nlibro = book`nartikulo = article
Meaning and usage notes: For the title of a book, movie, article, or section, “titulo” is clear; “ulohan” is more often used as heading or headline.

headingnametexttitle

Example 1

Unsa ang titulo sa libro?

What is the title of the book?

Example 2

Nindot ang titulo sa salida.

The title of the movie is nice.

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krisis

Ideas & Abstract Concepts Society & Community

English

crisisnoun

Alternative meanings: A difficult, unstable, or dangerous situation that requires attention, decision, or change.
Pronunciation: KREE-sis
Root and affixes: Loanword from crisis; used similarly for critical personal, social, economic, or political situations.
Related words and expressions: problema = problem`nkalisod = difficulty`nhinungdan = cause`nkagubot = disorder or conflict
Meaning and usage notes: Can be used for personal, family, economic, social, political, or health crises.

conflictcrisisdifficult situationproblem

Example 1

Naa sila sa krisis karon.

They are in crisis right now.

Example 2

Kinahanglan nato og solusyon sa krisis.

We need a solution to the crisis.

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