Bisaya word

kahadlok

Kahadlok means fear in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said ka-had-lok.

What kahadlok means

  1. fear

    • Ang kahadlok makapaluya nimo.

      Fear can make you weak.

How to say “fear” in Bisaya

kahadlok

ka-had-lok · 3 syllables

Cebuano is written the way it is said, so once you know the five vowel sounds you can read any Bisaya word aloud correctly, including ones you have never seen. Play the recording and copy it.

kahadlok in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 44 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Nakapuasa siya sa kahadlok human sa trahedya.

    He managed to calm his fears after the tragedy.

    Beginner
  • Bisan pa sa akong kahadlok, ang akong kadasig nagpadayon.

    Despite my fear, my enthusiasm continues.

    Intermediate
  • Ang damgo nga ginasapnay sa pagduda mosakay sa balod sa kalibog ug kahadlok.

    A dream burdened by doubt rides the waves of confusion and fear.

    Advanced
  • Ayaw kahadlok pagsulti kung unsay gibug-atan sa imong dughan.

    Don't be afraid to say what's weighing on your heart.

    Intermediate
  • Ang kaanyag sa pagkamadanihon mahimong ihalas nga taloapan sa mga kahadlok sa kalimot.

    The allure of charm can wildly scatter the fears of oblivion.

    Advanced
  • Kung maglisod ka, ayaw kahadlok mangayo og tabang gikan sa uban.

    If you struggle, don't be afraid to ask for help from others.

    Intermediate

38 more recorded sentences use kahadlok. 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 kahadlok

What does "kahadlok" mean in English?

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Kahadlok means fear in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "kahadlok"?

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Kahadlok is said ka-had-lok, 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 "kahadlok" in a sentence?

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"Ang kahadlok makapaluya nimo." means "Fear can make you weak.".

How common is "kahadlok" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 690 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 44 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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