What ayaw means
How to say “don't” in Bisaya
ayaw in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 62 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Ayaw.
Don't.
- Beginner
Ayaw lang ug ice.
No ice, please.
- Intermediate
Ayaw kahadlok pagsulti kung unsay gibug-atan sa imong dughan.
Don't be afraid to say what's weighing on your heart.
- New
Palihog ayaw
Please don't
- Beginner
Ayaw kalimti ang flashlig
Don't forget the flashlight.
- Intermediate
Ayaw pagdugan sa imong kabalaka, kay aduna’y solusyon sa tanan.
Don't add to your worries, because there is a solution to everything.
56 more recorded sentences use ayaw. They are graded by level in the app so you meet the word at the point you can follow it.
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Questions about ayaw
What does "ayaw" mean in English?
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Ayaw means don't in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "ayaw"?
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Ayaw is said a-yaw, 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 "ayaw" in a sentence?
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"Ayaw og saba, natulog ang bata." means "Don't be noisy, the baby is asleep.".
How common is "ayaw" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 30 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 62 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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