What ako means
How to say “I” in Bisaya
ako in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 129 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Ako ra.
Just me.
- Beginner
Ako si Maria.
I am Maria.
- Intermediate
Kung ako ang pabut-on, mulakaw ko imbis mosakay.
If it were up to me, I would walk instead of ride.
- Advanced
Sa dihang nag-inusara ako, nakapaminaw ko sa mga pulong sa kasingkasing nga dili madungog sa uban.
When I am alone, I hear the words of the heart that are inaudible to others.
- New
Duyog ako.
Accompany me.
- Beginner
Nangayo ako ug tambal.
I asked for medicine.
123 more recorded sentences use ako. They are graded by level in the app so you meet the word at the point you can follow it.
Words you will meet alongside it
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Questions about ako
What does "ako" mean in English?
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Ako means I and me in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "ako"?
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Ako is said a-ko, 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 "ako" in a sentence?
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"Ako si Daniel." means "I am Daniel.".
How common is "ako" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 1 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 129 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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