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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Sibuyas

English

onionnoun

Alternative meanings

onion; aromatic vegetable; cooking ingredient

Pronunciation

si-BU-yas

Root and affixes

Common Bisaya word for onion.

Variants or conjugations

cebolla; onion

Related words and expressions

food; cooking; garlic; vegetable

Meaning and usage notes

Used in everyday cooking for sautéing, seasoning, sauces, soups, and stews.

Food & Drink, Basic Vocabulary, Nature & Weather
Example 1

Gihiwa niya ang sibuyas para sa sud-an.

He or she chopped the onion for the dish.

Example 2

Gibutangan og sibuyas ang sabaw.

They added onion to the soup.

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