What dako means
How to say “big” in Bisaya
dako in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 106 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Dako ka na
You are big now
- Beginner
Dako ang among balay.
Our house is big.
- Intermediate
Makahangyo ka ba ug diskwento kung dako ang among order?
Can you ask for a discount if our order is large?
- Advanced
Usa ka dako nga gugma ang makahatag ug lakas nga mabuntog ang mga liki sa kalisang.
A great love can provide the strength to overcome the cracks of anxiety.
- New
Dako ra ni.
This is big.
- Beginner
Gusto ko og mas dako.
I want a bigger one.
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Questions about dako
What does "dako" mean in English?
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Dako means big in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "dako"?
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Dako is said da-ko, 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 "dako" in a sentence?
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"Usa ka dakong balay." means "A big house.".
How common is "dako" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 81 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 106 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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