Bitaw in English: right? and that's true (bitaw)

What bitaw means

right? / that's true (bitaw)
- Bitaw, init kaayo karon.
  That's true, it's really hot today.

How to say “right?” in Bisaya

bitaw

bi-taw · 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.

bitaw in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 1 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

Bisan init, mag-outdoor games ta, lingaw bitaw.
Even if it's hot, let's play outdoor games, it's fun.
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Questions about bitaw

What does "bitaw" mean in English?

Bitaw means right? and that's true (bitaw) in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "bitaw"?

Bitaw is said bi-taw, 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 "bitaw" in a sentence?

"Bitaw, init kaayo karon." means "That's true, it's really hot today.".

How common is "bitaw" in Bisaya?

It is word number 119 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 1 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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