What kahon means
How to say “box” in Bisaya
kahon in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 6 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Kuha kahon.
Get the box.
- Beginner
Mas gamay ang bag kaysa kahon.
The bag is smaller than the box.
- Advanced
Ang pagbatok sa pagbag-o maoy sama sa pag-ambak sa usa ka kahon nga naglimod sa kahayag sa kalibutan.
Resisting change is like jumping into a box that hides the light of the world.
- New
Puti ang kahon
The box is white
- Advanced
Ang pagkabalo sa kamatuoran dili sa tanang higayon garboso; usahay kini sama sa pag-abli sa kahon sa Pandoras.
Knowing the truth is not always glorious; sometimes it is like opening Pandora's box.
- New
Palit ko'g kahon.
I'll buy a box.
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Questions about kahon
What does "kahon" mean in English?
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Kahon means box in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kahon"?
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Kahon is said ka-hon, 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 "kahon" in a sentence?
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"Ibutang ang sapatos sa kahon." means "Put the shoes in the box.".
How common is "kahon" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 620 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 6 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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