What apan means
How to say “however” in Bisaya
apan in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 436 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Beginner
Ako kay mubo apan abtik.
I am short but agile.
- Intermediate
Ang pagbasol dili sayon apan gikinahanglan gyud.
Regret is not easy but it's necessary.
- Advanced
Ang tinuod nga pagpangulo dili gikan sa gahom apan sa pag-alagad sa uban.
True leadership comes not from power but from serving others.
- Beginner
Apan wala ko'y mga anak.
But I have no children.
- Intermediate
Moadto unta mi sa Camiguin, apan dili kung mag-ulan.
We would like to go to Camiguin, but not if it rains.
- Advanced
Ang kausaban dili kaaway apan usa ka higala nga naggiya sa atong kaugmaon.
Change is not an enemy but a friend guiding our future.
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Questions about apan
What does "apan" mean in English?
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Apan means however in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "apan"?
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Apan is said a-pan, 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 "apan" in a sentence?
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"Gusto ko moadto; apan gikapoy kaayo ko." means "I want to go; however, I'm too tired.".
How common is "apan" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 490 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 436 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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