What bisan means
How to say “even” in Bisaya
bisan in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 592 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Beginner
Pawisan ko bisan naay hangin.
I am sweating even with the wind.
- Intermediate
Bisan asa ko moadto, akong gidala ang akong pagtuo.
Wherever I go, I bring my faith with me.
- Advanced
Ang tinuod nga maayong tawo dili mausab bisan pa ug walay nagtan-aw.
A truly good person doesn't change even when no one is watching.
- Beginner
Kanin pa more, bisan way ulam.
More rice, even without a side dish.
- Intermediate
Kanunay kong malipay bisan daghan ang mga problema.
I'm always happy even though there are many problems.
- Advanced
Ang tinuod nga pagtuo dili matay-og bisan sa labing lisod nga mga panahon.
True faith is not shaken even in the hardest of times.
586 more recorded sentences use bisan. They are graded by level in the app so you meet the word at the point you can follow it.
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Questions about bisan
What does "bisan" mean in English?
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Bisan means even and although in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "bisan"?
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Bisan is said bi-san, 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 "bisan" in a sentence?
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"Bisan gabii, init gihapon." means "Even at night, it's still hot.".
How common is "bisan" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 66 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 592 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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