What bisan kanus-a means
How to say “whenever” in Bisaya
bisan kanus-a in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 4 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Intermediate
Naa sa lamesa ang pagkaon; palihog, pangaon kamo bisan kanus-a kamo gutumon.
The food is on the table; please eat whenever you feel hungry.
- Advanced
Ang kahilom sa kahiladman sa kasingkasing mao ang nagkupot sa mga tinago nga dili natong masulti bisan kanus-a.
The silence in the depths of the heart holds secrets we may never speak of.
- Intermediate
Sa pagkatinuod, ang mga smartphones mahimong hinungdan sa stress kay bisan kanus-a magamit nimo.
In reality, smartphones can cause stress because you can use them anytime.
- Advanced
Ang mga handomanan nga nahiaguman sa kasaysayan sa atong nasod nagtipig sa mga hiyas nga dili mawala bisan kanus-a.
The memories experienced in our nation's history preserve virtues that never fade.
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Questions about bisan kanus-a
What does "bisan kanus-a" mean in English?
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Bisan kanus-a means whenever in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "bisan kanus-a"?
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Bisan kanus-a is said bi-san ka-nus-a, 5 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 kanus-a" in a sentence?
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"Tawagi ko bisan kanus-a nga magkinahanglan ka og tabang." means "Call me whenever you need help.".
How common is "bisan kanus-a" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 760 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 4 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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