What bantog means
How to say “famous” in Bisaya
bantog 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.
- Beginner
Bantog ra daghan makaingon nga lami.
No wonder many say it's delicious.
- Intermediate
Sa imong paglakaw, makita nimo ang duha ka bantog nga simbahan unahan sa kanto.
As you walk, you'll see the two famous churches ahead at the corner.
- Advanced
Ang mga bantog nga ngalan sa miaging mga katuigan nag-iwan og tim-an sa giya nga kanunay natong pagatumon.
The renowned names of past years leave marks as guidance we must always heed.
- Beginner
Bantog nga trending na pirme si LeBron.
No wonder LeBron is always trending.
- Beginner
Bantog si Manny tungod sa iyang kamaayo.
Manny is famous for his skill.
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Questions about bantog
What does "bantog" mean in English?
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Bantog means famous in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "bantog"?
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Bantog is said ban-tog, 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 "bantog" in a sentence?
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"Bantog siya nga mag-aawit." means "He is a famous singer.".
How common is "bantog" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 817 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 5 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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