What kalibutan means
How to say “world” in Bisaya
kalibutan in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 167 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Beginner
Gusto nako mahilom ang kalibutan kadiyot.
I want the world to be quiet for a moment.
- Intermediate
Busa, mag-amping ta ug mag-amping sa kahimtang sa kalibutan.
Therefore, we should be careful and mindful of the world's condition.
- Advanced
Mahasol ang pagpuya sa kalibutan nga gipadagan sa interes ug dili sa katarungan.
It is burdensome to dwell in a world driven by interest rather than justice.
- Intermediate
Kung ikaw andam nga magtuon, ang kalibutan mahimong imong klasrum.
If you're willing to learn, the world becomes your classroom.
- Advanced
Ang pagkat-on sa kamatuoran usa ka pagdakop sa kahayag sa ngitngit nga kalibutan.
Learning the truth is like capturing light in a dark world.
- Intermediate
Nalingaw ko sa diskusyon sa radyo mahitungod sa mga isyu sa kalibutan.
I enjoyed the radio discussion about global issues.
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Questions about kalibutan
What does "kalibutan" mean in English?
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Kalibutan means world in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kalibutan"?
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Kalibutan is said ka-li-bu-tan, 4 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 "kalibutan" in a sentence?
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"Dako kaayo ang kalibutan." means "The world is very big.".
How common is "kalibutan" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 797 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 167 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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