What busa means
How to say “therefore” in Bisaya
busa in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 18 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Beginner
Busa diay daghan Amerikano sa Netflix.
That's why there are many Americans on Netflix.
- Intermediate
Busa, mag-amping ta ug mag-amping sa kahimtang sa kalibutan.
Therefore, we should be careful and mindful of the world's condition.
- Advanced
Busa, ang hilum naghatag og kahigayonan sa tanghaga sa mga damgo sa wala pa makab-ot nga kalinaw.
Thus, silence offers a chance to ponder dreams of peace yet unattained.
- Intermediate
Busa, kung naa kay bisita, magluto ka nalang ug linuto nga baboy.
So, if you have guests, just cook stewed pork.
- Advanced
Busa, ang atong pagbinisaya mao ang succor nga nagatampo sa dugok sa atong nagkalain-laing kultura.
Thus, our way of being binds and enriches the fabric of our diverse cultures.
- Intermediate
Nagkinahanglan ka ug higala nga makatabang, busa ania ako para nimo.
You need a friend who can help, so I am here for you.
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Questions about busa
What does "busa" mean in English?
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Busa means therefore in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "busa"?
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Busa is said bu-sa, 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 "busa" in a sentence?
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"Nag-tuon siya og maayo, busa nakapasar siya." means "He studied hard, therefore he passed.".
How common is "busa" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 635 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 18 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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