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Bisaya word

abo

Abo means ash in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said a-bo.

What abo means

  1. ash

    • Limpyohi ang abo sa abohan.

      Clean up the ash from the fireplace.

How to say “ash” in Bisaya

abo

a-bo · 2 syllables

Cebuano is written the way it is said, so once you know the five vowel sounds you can read any Bisaya word aloud correctly, including ones you have never seen. Play the recording and copy it.

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Questions about abo

What does "abo" mean in English?

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Abo means ash in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "abo"?

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Abo is said a-bo, 2 syllables. Cebuano is written phonetically, so the spelling tells you the pronunciation. There is a recording of it on this page.

How do you use "abo" in a sentence?

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"Limpyohi ang abo sa abohan." means "Clean up the ash from the fireplace.".

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