Dalunggan in English: ear

What dalunggan means

ear
- Naghunghong siya sa akong dalunggan.
  She whispers in my ear.

How to say “ear” in Bisaya

dalunggan

da-lung-gan · 3 syllables

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dalunggan 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.

Tan-awa ang dalunggan
Look at the ear
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Sa dalunggan sa kahanas, ang mga pulong nga walay lig-on nga basihan, sama ra sa usa ka alimpulos sa hangin.
To the ears of the discerning, words without strong foundation are like a whirlwind in the wind.
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Questions about dalunggan

What does "dalunggan" mean in English?

Dalunggan means ear in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "dalunggan"?

Dalunggan is said da-lung-gan, 3 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 "dalunggan" in a sentence?

"Naghunghong siya sa akong dalunggan." means "She whispers in my ear.".

How common is "dalunggan" in Bisaya?

It is word number 504 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 2 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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