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Bisaya word

bukton

Bukton means arm in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said buk-ton.

What bukton means

  1. arm

    • Kusog akong bukton.

      I have a strong arm.

How to say “arm” in Bisaya

bukton

buk-ton · 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.

bukton in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 2 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Sakit akong bukton

    My arm hurts

    New

  • Dili ko makalihok sa akong bukton.

    I can't move my arm.

    Beginner

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Questions about bukton

What does "bukton" mean in English?

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Bukton means arm in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "bukton"?

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Bukton is said buk-ton, 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 "bukton" in a sentence?

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"Kusog akong bukton." means "I have a strong arm.".

How common is "bukton" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 712 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 2 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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