What kaayo means
How to say “very” in Bisaya
kaayo in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 662 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Pait kaayo
Very bitter
- Beginner
Uwan kaayo karon.
It is very rainy now.
- Intermediate
Ganahan kaayo ko magtuon sa kasaysayan sa Sugbo.
I really enjoy studying the history of Cebu.
- Advanced
Sa social media, ang presensya sa usa ka tawo mahimong duol, apan ang kasingkasing makaplagan nga layo kaayo.
In social media, a person's presence may feel close, but the heart can be found far away.
- New
Subo kaayo
Very sad
- Beginner
Sayon ra kaayo ni.
This is very easy.
656 more recorded sentences use kaayo. They are graded by level in the app so you meet the word at the point you can follow it.
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Questions about kaayo
What does "kaayo" mean in English?
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Kaayo means very in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kaayo"?
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Kaayo is said ka-a-yo, 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 "kaayo" in a sentence?
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"Maayo kaayo." means "Very good.".
How common is "kaayo" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 12 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 662 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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