What higala means
How to say “friend” in Bisaya
higala in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 87 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Hulat higala.
Wait friend.
- Beginner
Maayo kaayo ka nga higala.
You are a very good friend.
- Intermediate
Ang pag-uban sa akong mga higala makapahupay gayud sa akong kaguol.
Being with my friends really eases my sadness.
- Advanced
Ang kausaban dili kaaway apan usa ka higala nga naggiya sa atong kaugmaon.
Change is not an enemy but a friend guiding our future.
- New
Sulti higala.
Talk friend.
- Beginner
Nagkita ko ug bag-ong higala.
I met a new friend.
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Questions about higala
What does "higala" mean in English?
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Higala means friend in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "higala"?
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Higala is said hi-ga-la, 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 "higala" in a sentence?
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"Siya akong higala." means "She is my friend.".
How common is "higala" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 381 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 87 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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