What bisan tuod means
How to say “although” in Bisaya
bisan tuod in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 12 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Intermediate
Bisan tuod nga layo ang Bohol, nindot kaayo ang mga dagat ug tan-awon didto.
Even though Bohol is far, the beaches and scenery there are beautiful.
- Advanced
Bisan tuod ang mga lumang laraw sa litratuhan nahugman na, di ko matag-an ang ilang kaambong sa akong huna-huna.
Though the old photographs have faded, I cannot deny their beauty in my mind.
- Intermediate
Bisan tuod nga lami ang lechon, mas pabor ko sa manok nga adobo kay mas himsog.
Even though lechon is delicious, I prefer chicken adobo because it is healthier.
- Advanced
Bisan tuod daghang hindi-masayod sa kinaiyahan sa pagtuo, ang iyang kalawom dili mahikup kanunay sa atoang pagsabot.
Even though much about the nature of belief is unknown, its depth is not always grasped by our understanding.
- Intermediate
Ako gyud gidayeg ang chef sa ilang maayo nga pagkaon bisan tuod taas ang presyo.
I really praised the chef for their good food even though the price is high.
- Intermediate
Bisan tuod ug wala ko'y sakyanan, moadto gihapon ko sa imong balay karong gabi-i.
Even though I don't have a car, I will still go to your house tonight.
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Questions about bisan tuod
What does "bisan tuod" mean in English?
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Bisan tuod means although in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "bisan tuod"?
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Bisan tuod is said bi-san tu-od, 4 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 tuod" in a sentence?
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"Bisan tuod mahal, paliton gihapon nako." means "Although it's expensive, I'll buy it.".
How common is "bisan tuod" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 874 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 12 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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