Gayud in English: absolutely

What gayud means

absolutely
- Sakto gayud ka.
  You are absolutely right.

How to say “absolutely” in Bisaya

gayud

ga-yud · 2 syllables

Cebuano is written the way it is said, so once you know the five vowel sounds you can read any Bisaya word aloud correctly, including ones you have never seen. Play the recording and copy it.

gayud in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 55 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

Maayo gayud ang magtipig para sa emerhensiya, bisan ug gamay ra.
It's really good to save for emergencies, even just a little.
Intermediate
Kadtong nagkinabuhi sa kakabus dili gayud kulang sa gugma.
Those who live in poverty are never starved of love.
Advanced
Dili ka gayud magdugay sa adlaw kay makadaot kini sa imong panit.
You should not stay under the sun for long because it can damage your skin.
Intermediate
Bisan asa pa moadto ang panahon, ang atong panagtagbo dili gayud makalimtan.
Wherever time may go, our reunion will never be forgotten.
Advanced
Ang pag-uban sa akong mga higala makapahupay gayud sa akong kaguol.
Being with my friends really eases my sadness.
Intermediate
Ang tinagoan nga tinuod maoy usa ka bugtong nga wala gayud matagbaw sa pagkatago.
A hidden truth is a riddle that is never satisfied with being concealed.
Advanced

49 more recorded sentences use gayud. They are graded by level in the app so you meet the word at the point you can follow it.

Chosen by how often they turn up in the same recorded sentences, not by category.

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Questions about gayud

What does "gayud" mean in English?

Gayud means absolutely in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "gayud"?

Gayud is said ga-yud, 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 "gayud" in a sentence?

"Sakto gayud ka." means "You are absolutely right.".

How common is "gayud" in Bisaya?

It is word number 63 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 55 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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