What dayon means
How to say “immediately” in Bisaya
dayon in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 38 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Sulod dayon.
Enter quickly.
- Beginner
Palihug, ipahibalo ko dayon.
Please, let me know immediately.
- Intermediate
Kung wala pa siya molihok dayon, basin nagkasamok ang sitwasyon.
If she hadn't acted immediately, the situation might have turned chaotic.
- Advanced
Ang pamaagi sa pagbanhaw sa mga pangandoy nga nanamilit, dili dayon maangkon sa tanan.
The way to resurrect dreams that bid farewell is not easily grasped by all.
- Beginner
Gidala siya sa ospital dayon.
He was taken to the hospital immediately.
- Intermediate
Nasabtan nako nga dili tanan gusto nato makuha dayon nato makuha.
I realized that not everything we want can be achieved immediately.
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Questions about dayon
What does "dayon" mean in English?
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Dayon means immediately in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "dayon"?
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Dayon is said da-yon, 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 "dayon" in a sentence?
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"Ari dinhi dayon." means "Come here immediately.".
How common is "dayon" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 261 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 38 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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