What bato means
bato carries 2 separate meanings. Each one has its own recorded example.
How to say “rock” in Bisaya
bato in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 8 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Beginner
Nabikil siya sa bato.
He tripped over a rock.
- Intermediate
Ang baybayon naa sa unahan sa mga balay nga bato kung moagi ka sa kalsada sa tabok.
The beach is beyond the stone houses if you cross the road.
- Advanced
Mipanulong ang iyang kasingkasing ngadto sa bato nga gitukod sa mga pagkamatinuoron niini.
His heart turned toward the rock built by his truths.
- Advanced
Sa matag hampak sa dagat sa bato, nagahan-ay ang pagbati nga ang kinaiyahan ginama sa mga paglaom.
With each sea wave's impact on the rock, a feeling is formed that nature is crafted from hopes.
- Advanced
Ang lig-on nga pundasyon sa pagtul-id, mahisama sa pagtukod sa balay nga dili lamang sa bato nagasalig.
A strong foundation for guidance is akin to building a house that doesn't solely rely on stone.
- Advanced
Bisan sa nagbagang mga koneksyon sa internet, ang kasingkasing usahay magpabiling solido nga bato sa yuta.
Even in the fervent connections of the internet, the heart sometimes remains a solid rock on the ground.
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Questions about bato
What does "bato" mean in English?
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Bato means rock and stone in Bisaya (Cebuano). It carries 2 separate meanings, so the sense comes from the sentence around it.
How do you pronounce "bato"?
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Bato is said ba-to, 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 "bato" in a sentence?
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"Ayaw labay og bato." means "Don't throw rocks.".
How common is "bato" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 328 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 8 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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