What gilay-on means
How to say “distance” in Bisaya
gilay-on in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 5 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Advanced
Ang buntag nagdala ug himaya, bisan pa sa mga gilay-on nga nagpalibot sa mga damgo sa kagabhion.
The morning brings glory, despite the distances surrounding the dreams of the night.
- Advanced
Sa gilay-on sa panahon, ang hustisya ug kamatuoran mao ang nagpabilin nga ubanan sa atong pagpaningkamot.
Across the expanse of time, justice and truth remain the companions of our endeavors.
- Advanced
Sa usa ka panag-uban nga puno sa mga pagdumili, nahimong mas lapad pa ang gilay-on taliwala sa mga henerasyon.
In a gathering filled with refusals, the distance between generations grew wider.
- Advanced
Ang mga henerasyon naglakaw sa lain-laing agi-anan, apan ang gugma sa pamilya nag-abot bisan sa labing gilay-on nga dapit.
Generations walk different paths, yet family love reaches even the farthest of places.
- Advanced
Ang pag-uswag nagahatag ug kalipay, apan ang dalan padulong sa kalinaw naghimo sa mga kasingkasing nga mas mubo ug gilay-on.
Progress brings joy, but the path to peace makes hearts grow shorter from distance.
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Questions about gilay-on
What does "gilay-on" mean in English?
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Gilay-on means distance in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "gilay-on"?
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Gilay-on is said gi-lay-on, 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 "gilay-on" in a sentence?
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"Pila ang gilay-on padulong sa mall?" means "What's the distance to the mall?".
How common is "gilay-on" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 947 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 5 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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