What hinuon means
How to say “instead” in Bisaya
hinuon in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 3 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Beginner
Hinuon, maka-relax ra sa Netflix.
At least, we can relax with Netflix.
- Intermediate
Nagtuo ko nga mawala ra ang problema, apan mas nidako hinuon kini.
I thought the problem would go away, but it only grew bigger.
- Intermediate
Kung ting-ulan, maghinay ko naglakaw sa dan, kay basin madlas na hinuon ko.
During the rainy season, I walk slowly on the road, because I might slip.
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Questions about hinuon
What does "hinuon" mean in English?
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Hinuon means instead in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "hinuon"?
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Hinuon is said hi-nu-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 "hinuon" in a sentence?
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"Gusto ko og tsaa, apan nakakuha hinuon og kape." means "I wanted tea, but got coffee instead.".
How common is "hinuon" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 636 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 3 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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