What kahoy means
kahoy carries 2 separate meanings. Each one has its own recorded example.
How to say “tree” in Bisaya
kahoy in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 52 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Taas nga kahoy
Tall tree
- Beginner
Naa'y daghang kahoy diri.
There are many trees here.
- Intermediate
Ang bagyo makadasig kanako nga magbantay sa mga tanom ug mga kahoy.
The storm encourages me to take care of plants and trees.
- Advanced
Pinulongan nga walay pagbati, sama sa kahoy nga walay dahon, walay kahulogan ni kahingawa.
Language without sentiment, like a tree without leaves, holds no meaning nor care.
- New
Tudlo sa kahoy.
Point to the tree.
- Intermediate
Nagapangandoy ko nga magpuyo sa usa ka balay nga kahoy nga duol sa bukid.
I dream of living in a wooden house near the mountains.
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Questions about kahoy
What does "kahoy" mean in English?
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Kahoy means tree and wood in Bisaya (Cebuano). It carries 2 separate meanings, so the sense comes from the sentence around it.
How do you pronounce "kahoy"?
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Kahoy is said ka-hoy, 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 "kahoy" in a sentence?
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"Taas ang kahoy." means "The tree is tall.".
How common is "kahoy" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 250 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 52 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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