As a purely born tandaganon, we admit that we don’t know all the words of our mother tongue. But, I believe that it doesn’t define our identity and loyalty as a proud tandaganon.
So here’s the 10 uncommon words with corresponding meaning and example sentences to add up in your bisaya vocabulary. ENJOY READING!
Erensya
Meaning: Legacy
Example Sentence: Gibinlan niya ang iya mga anak ng erensya sa gugma ug respeto.
Translation: He left his children a legacy of love and respect.
Porbari
Meaning: Try, or to try
Example Sentence: Porbari pag kuha ng ako pagkaon, itug-an ta kaw lagi kan mama.
Translation: Try to steal my food or else I will tell my mother.
Makasugakod
Meaning: Survive or to survive
Example Sentence: Ayaw kabido sa ato kapobrehon, makasugakod da lagi kita.
Translation: Don’t get tired of being poor, I assure you that we can survive it.
Atabay
Meaning: Well
Example Sentence: Ang tubig sa atabay kay presko.
Translation: The water in the well is fresh.
Ayat
Meaning: A big basket
Example Sentence: Gamit ang ayat, mas dali para sa mga mag-uuma na maghatod nan ila mga produkto.
Translation: With the use of a big basket, it is easier for the farmers to deliver their products.
Waldas
Meaning: To spend extravagantly
Example Sentence: Ayaw pag waldas nan kwarta kay di kaw anak sa dato.
Translation: Do not waste your money extravagantly because you are not a child of a millionaire.
Rekado
Meaning: Ingredients
Example Sentence: Ang mga rekados sa paghimo ng spaghetti kay kompleto na.
Translation: The ingredients in making spaghetti are already complete.
Dimodo
Meaning: Therefore
Example Sentence: Grabe ang training ni John sa badminton, dimodo may chance na makadaog siya sa umaabot na contest.
Translation: John always train himself, therefore there is a chance that he will win on his upcoming contest.
Hampan
Meaning: And then
Example Sentence: Minduol si Rose hampan iya ako gihangkopan.
Translation: Rose approached me and then hugged me.
Sandiya
Meaning: Watermelon
Example Sentence: Kuman na panahon kay ting harvest nan sandiya.
Translation: This season is the time for harvesting watermelon.
THANK YOU FOR READING AND HOPE YOU LEARNED SOMETHING!
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