What humok means
How to say “soft” in Bisaya
humok in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 4 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Humok ang mais.
The corn is soft.
- Beginner
Mas humok ang kutson kaysa sa lingkuranan.
The mattress is softer than the chair.
- Intermediate
Kon magluto ka ug siomai, kinahanglan nga humok ug juicy ang unod aron lami sya.
When you cook siomai, the meat should be tender and juicy to be tasty.
- Intermediate
Sa pag-andam sa nilagang baka, siguroha nga humok ang karne sa panahon sa pagluto.
In preparing beef stew, ensure the meat is tender when cooking.
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Questions about humok
What does "humok" mean in English?
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Humok means soft in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "humok"?
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Humok is said hu-mok, 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 "humok" in a sentence?
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"Humok ang unan." means "The pillow is soft.".
How common is "humok" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 470 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 4 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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