What daan means
How to say “old” in Bisaya
daan in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 21 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Daan na ni.
This is old.
- Beginner
Basa ang daan kay nag-uwan.
The road is wet because it rained.
- Intermediate
Kung dili ka makatambong sa miting ugma, palihog ipahibalo nako daan.
If you can't attend the meeting tomorrow, please let me know in advance.
- Advanced
Sa kada pagpanaw sa dalan nga daan, may mga alaala nga nagpakita sa mga lumad nga pagbati.
In every journey on an old road, memories appear showing native feelings.
- New
Pagyukbo daan.
Bow first.
- Intermediate
Sa sunod nga semahan, dapat ka mag-prepare daan aron dili ka mataranta.
For the next meeting, you should prepare early to avoid panic.
15 more recorded sentences use daan. 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 daan
What does "daan" mean in English?
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Daan means old in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "daan"?
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Daan is said da-an, 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 "daan" in a sentence?
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"Daang libro." means "Old book.".
How common is "daan" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 221 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 21 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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