What buhi means
How to say “to release” in Bisaya
buhi in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 9 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Manok na buhi.
Live chicken.
- Advanced
Bisan pa sa daghang katuigan nga milabay, buhi gihapon ang atong mga handumanan.
Despite the many years that have passed, our memories remain alive.
- New
Manok siya buhi.
The chicken is alive.
- Advanced
Kon wala ang pagmando sa huna-huna, ang mga damgo mahimong mga langyaw sa atoang mga buhi nga tinguha.
Without the rule of the mind, dreams become strangers to our living desires.
- New
Buhi ang langgam.
The bird is alive.
- Advanced
Ang mga pulong naghulip sa mga tahuran nga buhat nga nanghilom sa kasaysayan, apan buhi sa mga paminaw.
Words replace noble deeds silenced by history, yet alive to the ears that listen.
3 more recorded sentences use buhi. 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 buhi
What does "buhi" mean in English?
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Buhi means to release in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "buhi"?
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Buhi is said bu-hi, 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 "buhi" in a sentence?
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"Buhii ang pisi." means "Release the rope.".
How common is "buhi" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 479 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 9 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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