What isla means
How to say “island” in Bisaya
isla in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 12 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Beginner
Naglaum mi nga makasuroy sa isla.
We hope to visit the island.
- Intermediate
Apan kung gusto ka magpahulay, ang mga isla sa Maldives perfect para nimo.
But if you want to relax, the islands in Maldives are perfect for you.
- Advanced
Ang mga suba nga nagatuyok sa isla nagdala'g mga sugilanon nga angay paminawon, puno sa kasakit ug kalipay sa kaliwatan.
The rivers encircling the island carry stories worth hearing, filled with the joys and pains of generations.
- Beginner
Nagbakasyon mi sa isla sa Negros.
We vacationed on Negros Island.
- Intermediate
Naay daghan nga makaikag nga kasinatian sa pag-adto sa mga Isla sa Maldives.
There are many fascinating experiences when visiting the islands of the Maldives.
- Beginner
Dali ra ba ang biyahe padulong isla?
Is the trip to the island quick?
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Questions about isla
What does "isla" mean in English?
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Isla means island in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "isla"?
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Isla is said is-la, 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 "isla" in a sentence?
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"Nagpuyo mi sa isla." means "We live on an island.".
How common is "isla" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 729 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 12 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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