What balik means
How to say “to return” in Bisaya
balik in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 48 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Balik ta.
Let's return.
- Beginner
Balik ko unya.
I will come back later.
- Intermediate
Tawagi ko nako balik unya tungod kay naa koy laing tawag karon.
I'll call you back later because I have another call now.
- Advanced
Ang lanot sa banig miduyog sa kawayan sa paghulma og mga higayon nga maglisod og sabwag balik.
The fibers of the mat joined the bamboo in shaping instances that struggle to be shared again.
- New
Balik unya
Come back later
- Beginner
Maklaro ka ug balik?
Can you clarify again?
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Questions about balik
What does "balik" mean in English?
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Balik means to return in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "balik"?
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Balik is said ba-lik, 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 "balik" in a sentence?
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"Ibalik ang libro kanako." means "Return the book to me.".
How common is "balik" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 108 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 48 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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