Bisaya word

himsog

Himsog means healthy in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said him-sog.

What himsog means

  1. healthy

    • Himsog kaayo siya.

      He is very healthy.

How to say “healthy” in Bisaya

himsog

him-sog · 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.

himsog in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 2 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Bisan tuod nga lami ang lechon, mas pabor ko sa manok nga adobo kay mas himsog.

    Even though lechon is delicious, I prefer chicken adobo because it is healthier.

    Intermediate
  • Manghinlo ka sa imong palibot aron magpabiling limpyo ug himsog ang imong lugar.

    You should clean your surroundings to keep your place clean and healthy.

    Intermediate

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Questions about himsog

What does "himsog" mean in English?

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Himsog means healthy in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "himsog"?

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Himsog is said him-sog, 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 "himsog" in a sentence?

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"Himsog kaayo siya." means "He is very healthy.".

How common is "himsog" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 846 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 2 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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