What batok sa means
How to say “against” in Bisaya
batok sa in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 14 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
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Ang pakigbisog batok sa tinuod nga kaugalingon mas maisog kaysa pakigbatok sa uban.
The struggle against one's true self is braver than the struggle against another.
- Advanced
Ang tinuod nga kadaugan wala sa pagpildi sa uban apan sa pagdaog batok sa kaugalingon.
True victory is not in defeating others but in overcoming oneself.
- Advanced
Ang paghunahuna batok sa iyang kaugalingon maoy nasakit kundi dulot sa punoan nga kaalam.
Self-reflection is not a wound but rather a seed of profound wisdom.
- Advanced
Ang pagtindog sa gisaaran nga katungod usa ka pagpili batok sa paglimod sa iyang kalagmitan.
Upholding the promised right is a choice against denying its likelihood.
- Advanced
Ang kinabuhi sama sa kandila, nagtindog batok sa hangin sa panahon, hangtod sa pagkawasak sa siga.
Life is like a candle, standing against the winds of time, until the flame is extinguished.
- Advanced
Ang pagbatok sa pagbag-o maoy sama sa pag-ambak sa usa ka kahon nga naglimod sa kahayag sa kalibutan.
Resisting change is like jumping into a box that hides the light of the world.
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Questions about batok sa
What does "batok sa" mean in English?
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Batok sa means against in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "batok sa"?
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Batok sa is said ba-tok sa, 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 "batok sa" in a sentence?
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"Batok ko niining ideyaha." means "I'm against this idea.".
How common is "batok sa" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 877 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 14 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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