What asawa means
How to say “wife” in Bisaya
asawa in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 5 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Halok asawa.
Kiss the wife.
- Beginner
Ang akong asawa magluto og lami nga sud-an.
My wife cooks delicious dishes.
- Intermediate
Palihug ayaw pagdugang og asin kay akong asawa anaa'y high blood pressure.
Please don't add salt because my wife has high blood pressure.
- Advanced
Sa atong punso nga mga hagit sa kinatawhan, ang pagkamapasayloon ug pagkamapadayon sa mga asawa dalangpanan sa kahupayan.
In our mound of human challenges, the forgiveness and perseverance of wives are havens of comfort.
- Intermediate
Tungod kay ang akong asawa anaa'y diabetes, kinahanglan maglikay siya sa tam-is.
Because my wife has diabetes, she needs to avoid sweets.
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Questions about asawa
What does "asawa" mean in English?
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Asawa means wife in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "asawa"?
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Asawa is said a-sa-wa, 3 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 "asawa" in a sentence?
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"Siya akong asawa." means "She is my wife.".
How common is "asawa" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 245 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 5 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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