What kalayo means
How to say “fire” in Bisaya
kalayo in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 19 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Intermediate
Bisan ug giulan, naglihok gihapon ang mga bombero aron mapalong ang kalayo.
Even if it's raining, the firefighters are still working to extinguish the fire.
- Advanced
Ang pagduda usa ka putli nga kalayo, nga nagpusilaw sa dalan padulong sa pagtuo.
Doubt is a pure flame, lighting the path towards faith.
- Intermediate
Bisan sa kalayo sa balay, nagpalit gihapon mi og mga dekorasyon para sa Pasko.
Even though our house is far, we still bought decorations for Christmas.
- Advanced
Ang hangin naghatag ug mga sugnod sa kalayo sa damgo nga anaa lamang sa atong hunahuna.
The wind provides fuel to the fire of dreams residing only in our minds.
- Intermediate
Kon magpili ka ug sud-an, pilia ang luto nga linuto sa kalayo para sa authentic nga lami.
When choosing a dish, choose one cooked over a fire for authentic flavor.
- Advanced
Ang paglibaw sa gahom nagpagarbo sa mga kaulangan ug nagpadagkot sa kalayo sa kabus nga dughan.
The flaunting of power embellishes the wealthy's halls and ignites the fire in the poor's heart.
13 more recorded sentences use kalayo. 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 kalayo
What does "kalayo" mean in English?
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Kalayo means fire in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kalayo"?
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Kalayo is said ka-la-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 "kalayo" in a sentence?
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"Ayaw duol sa kalayo." means "Do not go near the fire.".
How common is "kalayo" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 465 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 19 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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