What gugma means
How to say “love” in Bisaya
gugma in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 45 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Intermediate
Ang gugma dili kinahanglan pangitaon; muabot ra kini.
Love doesn't need to be sought; it will come.
- Advanced
Kadtong nagkinabuhi sa kakabus dili gayud kulang sa gugma.
Those who live in poverty are never starved of love.
- Intermediate
Bisan paman sa among mga argumento, ang gugma namo sa matag-usa lig-on gihapon.
Despite our arguments, our love for each other remains strong.
- Advanced
Sa akong kinabuhi, nasinati nako ang gahum sa yano nga gugma.
In my life, I've experienced the power of simple love.
- Intermediate
Ang pagtuo sa gugma sa Diyos mao ang kasingkasing sa among espirituhanong kinabuhi.
Faith in God's love is the heart of our spiritual life.
- Advanced
Ang gugma nga puno sa pagsabot dili gyud madaot sa paglabay sa panahon.
Love filled with understanding is not damaged by time.
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Questions about gugma
What does "gugma" mean in English?
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Gugma means love in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "gugma"?
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Gugma is said gug-ma, 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 "gugma" in a sentence?
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"Tinuod ang akong gugma nimo." means "My love for you is true.".
How common is "gugma" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 448 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 45 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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