Bisaya word

atop

Atop means roof in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said a-top.

What atop means

  1. roof

    • Bag-o ang atop.

      The roof is new.

How to say “roof” in Bisaya

atop

a-top · 2 syllables

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atop in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 2 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Kung mag-uwan ug kusog, siguradohon nako nga lig-on ang atop sa among balay.

    If it rains heavily, I make sure the roof of our house is sturdy.

    Intermediate
  • Ang adlaw nga matunong sa atop sa kabukiran naghatag ug mainiton nga halok sa kinaiyahan sama sa usa ka halangdon nga halangdon.

    The sun resting on the mountain tops bestows a warm kiss upon nature like a noble majesty.

    Advanced

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Questions about atop

What does "atop" mean in English?

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Atop means roof in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "atop"?

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Atop is said a-top, 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 "atop" in a sentence?

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"Bag-o ang atop." means "The roof is new.".

How common is "atop" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 525 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 2 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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