What bisan pa means
How to say “nevertheless” in Bisaya
bisan pa in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 221 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Beginner
Kanin, gikaon bisan pa sa kilid sa EDSA.
Rice, eaten even on the side of EDSA.
- Intermediate
Bisan pa sa akong kahadlok, ang akong kadasig nagpadayon.
Despite my fear, my enthusiasm continues.
- 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.
- Intermediate
Plano kong magtuon sa pagnegosyo, bisan pa og dili sayon.
I plan to study business, even though it's not easy.
- Advanced
Ang mabinationg pagbati dili gayod mahutdan bisan pa sa paglabay sa panahon.
Kind sentiment never runs dry even with the passage of time.
- Intermediate
Bisan pa og gubot, nanghinaut ko nga magkasinabot ta sa sunod.
Even though it was chaotic, I hope we'll understand each other next time.
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Questions about bisan pa
What does "bisan pa" mean in English?
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Bisan pa means nevertheless in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "bisan pa"?
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Bisan pa is said bi-san pa, 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 "bisan pa" in a sentence?
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"Lisod kini; bisan pa, sulayan gihapon nako." means "It's difficult; nevertheless, I'll try.".
How common is "bisan pa" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 761 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 221 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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