What kabos means
How to say “poor” in Bisaya
kabos 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.
- Advanced
Ang kahimtang sa mga kabos nga murag mga dahon nga gilamoy sa hangin, layo pa sa maayong kapalaran.
The plight of the poor is like leaves consumed by the wind, far from good fortune.
- Advanced
Ang tinago sa tinuod nga kaalam nagapuyo sa kasingkasing sa kabos ug dili sa entablado sa mga manggaranon.
The secret of true wisdom resides in the heart of the humble and not on the stage of the wealthy.
- Advanced
Sa kinatibuk-an sa pagkat-on, ang usa ka higala mahimong libro nga dili ka mapul-an ug basahon bisan sa kabos ug kahuman.
In the scope of learning, a friend can be a book you never tire of reading in both scarcity and abundance.
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Questions about kabos
What does "kabos" mean in English?
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Kabos means poor in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kabos"?
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Kabos is said ka-bos, 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 "kabos" in a sentence?
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"Gitabangan namo ang kabos." means "We help the poor.".
How common is "kabos" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 802 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 3 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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