What batan-on means
How to say “young” in Bisaya
batan-on in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 6 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Trese ka batan-on.
Thirteen youths.
- Beginner
Batan-on pa ko ug buotan.
I am young and kind.
- Intermediate
Makapahimuot ang pagtan-aw nga daghang batan-on ang nag-apil sa mga misyon sa simbahan.
It is pleasing to see many youths participating in church missions.
- Advanced
Ang mga kasinatian sa batan-on nga kinabuhi dili kanunay masabtan sa mga mata nga nakasaksi na sa daghang kalamidad.
The experiences of youth are not always understood by eyes that have witnessed many storms.
- Intermediate
Gipakita sa mga batan-on nga bisan pa sa kalisod, andam silang motabang sa mga biktima sa trahedya.
The youths showed that despite the difficulties, they are ready to help the victims of the tragedy.
- Advanced
Ang mga tunob sa mga maalamon nga nangagi nagsugyot og dalan sa mga suundon diin ang mga batan-on maglakaw uban sa paglaom.
The footsteps of the wise who came before suggest a path for the young to follow with hope.
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Questions about batan-on
What does "batan-on" mean in English?
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Batan-on means young in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "batan-on"?
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Batan-on is said ba-tan-on, 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 "batan-on" in a sentence?
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"Batan-ong lalaki." means "Young man.".
How common is "batan-on" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 499 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 6 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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