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Bisaya word

bira

Bira means to pull in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said bi-ra.

What bira means

  1. to pull

    • Biraha ang pisi.

      Pull the rope.

How to say “to pull” in Bisaya

bira

bi-ra · 2 syllables

Cebuano is written the way it is said, so once you know the five vowel sounds you can read any Bisaya word aloud correctly, including ones you have never seen. Play the recording and copy it.

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Questions about bira

What does "bira" mean in English?

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Bira means to pull in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "bira"?

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Bira is said bi-ra, 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 "bira" in a sentence?

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"Biraha ang pisi." means "Pull the rope.".

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