What guba means
How to say “broken” in Bisaya
guba in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 6 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Guba ang silya.
The chair is broken.
- Beginner
Wala ko'y camera, guba man gud.
I don't have a camera; it's broken.
- Advanced
Bisan pa niana, ang pagpasaylo nahimong usa ka punoan nga gamiton sa pagtukod pag-usab sa mga guba nga relasyon.
Nevertheless, forgiveness becomes a pillar used to rebuild broken relationships.
- New
Guba ang motor.
The motorcycle is broken.
- New
Guba ang sakyanan
The car is broken
- New
Guba ang pultahan.
The door is broken.
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Questions about guba
What does "guba" mean in English?
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Guba means broken in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "guba"?
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Guba is said gu-ba, 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 "guba" in a sentence?
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"Guba ang telepono." means "The phone is broken.".
How common is "guba" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 257 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 6 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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