What dili gayud means
How to say “never” in Bisaya
dili gayud in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 30 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Intermediate
Bisan pag daghan og babag, dili gayud ko mobiya sa akong mga damgo.
Even with many obstacles, I will never abandon my dreams.
- Advanced
Kadtong nagkinabuhi sa kakabus dili gayud kulang sa gugma.
Those who live in poverty are never starved of love.
- Intermediate
Kung magpatuyang ka og gasto, dili gayud madugangan ang imong ipon.
If you spend recklessly, your savings will never increase.
- Advanced
Bisan asa pa moadto ang panahon, ang atong panagtagbo dili gayud makalimtan.
Wherever time may go, our reunion will never be forgotten.
- Intermediate
Usahay, ang pagsbot sa bahin sa lain-lain nga opinyon dili gayud sayon.
Sometimes, understanding different opinions is not really easy.
- Advanced
Ang kasingkasing nga puno sa pagpaubos dili gayud kuyawan sa mga pagtilaw sa kinabuhi.
A heart full of humility is never daunted by life's trials.
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Questions about dili gayud
What does "dili gayud" mean in English?
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Dili gayud means never in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "dili gayud"?
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Dili gayud is said di-li ga-yud, 4 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 "dili gayud" in a sentence?
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"Dili gayud ko moadto didto." means "I never go there.".
How common is "dili gayud" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 665 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 30 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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