What hugaw means
How to say “dirty” in Bisaya
hugaw 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.
- New
Nagtipon ko hugaw.
I am gathering dirt.
- Advanced
Ang kasakit sa bakak magpabilin nga usa ka salamin nga nagbalik-balik sa hugaw sa kinaiya.
The pain of lies remains a mirror reflecting the filth of character.
- Advanced
Uban sa mga alawiton nga walay hugaw nga giulagway sa mga dungog, ang hustisya nagtabid sa mga kawang sa kahilum.
With songs untainted by glory, justice bridges the gaps of silence.
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Questions about hugaw
What does "hugaw" mean in English?
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Hugaw means dirty in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "hugaw"?
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Hugaw is said hu-gaw, 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 "hugaw" in a sentence?
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"Hugaw ang mga sinina." means "The clothes are dirty.".
How common is "hugaw" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 300 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 3 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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