What kami means
How to say “we (exclusive: me and others, not you)” in Bisaya
kami in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 172 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Nakuha kami.
We are getting.
- Beginner
Nagkaon kami og pan.
We ate bread.
- Intermediate
Kung makadaog kami sa paligsahan sa Sinulog, dako ang among kalipay!
If we win the Sinulog competition, our joy will be immense!
- Advanced
Pagkamatinuoron sa mga adlaw, kami midumdom nga bisan ang mga bitoon mapalong sa daghang mga katuigan.
In the sincerity of days, we remember that even stars extinguish over many years.
- New
Mi-duwa kami
We played
- Beginner
Nalipay kami nga niabot ka.
We are happy that you arrived.
166 more recorded sentences use kami. 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 kami
What does "kami" mean in English?
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Kami means we (exclusive: me and others, not you) in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kami"?
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Kami is said ka-mi, 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 "kami" in a sentence?
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"Molakaw na kami." means "We are leaving.".
How common is "kami" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 44 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 172 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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