What gawas sa means
How to say “except” in Bisaya
gawas sa in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 14 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Gawas sa balay.
Go outside the house.
- Beginner
Pag-selfie ta sa gawas sa SMC!
Let's take a selfie outside SMC!
- Intermediate
Tingali wala koy mahimo kung adunay dakong bagyo gawas sa balay.
Perhaps there is nothing I can do when there's a big storm outside.
- Advanced
Ang katahum sa kinaiyahan makita ilawm sa mga tanum nga naglambo gawas sa kadagatan sa mga pangandoy.
Nature's beauty is seen in plants thriving beyond the ocean of dreams.
- Intermediate
Kung makadaog ko sa loterya, siguro magbakasyon ko sa gawas sa nasud.
If I win the lottery, I might go on a vacation abroad.
- Advanced
Sa pagkab-ot sa kinatumyan sa kasubo, ang paghilom naghatag og kakulba nga gawas sa pag-akbay sa ugma.
Reaching the peak of sorrow, silence gives a chill that transcends embracing tomorrow.
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Questions about gawas sa
What does "gawas sa" mean in English?
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Gawas sa means except in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "gawas sa"?
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Gawas sa is said ga-was sa, 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 "gawas sa" in a sentence?
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"Tanan miabot gawas kang Maria." means "Everyone came except Maria.".
How common is "gawas sa" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 579 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 14 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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