piho

fixed; definite; specificadjective

Alternative meanings

Fixed, certain, definite, or specific. It can refer to something that does not change, is established, or is known with certainty.

Pronunciation

PEE-hoh

Root and affixes

Borrowed/adapted from Spanish fijo; in Cebuano/Bisaya piho expresses fixed, certain, definite, or specific.

Variants or conjugations

pihong = form used before a noun in some constructions; lig-on = firm or stable; pirmi = always or constant.

Related words and expressions

sigurado = sure/certain; tinong = clear/precise; lig-on = firm/stable; permanente = permanent; espesipiko = specific

Meaning and usage notes

Piho works well for fixed, definite, certain, or specific. If the meaning is physically firm/stable, lig-on may be more natural.