What kana means
How to say “that (near)” in Bisaya
kana in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 11 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Hatag kana.
Give that.
- Beginner
Sa akong opinyon, maayo kana.
In my opinion, that's good.
- Intermediate
Dili kana makumpleto ang pasko kung wala ang mga kanta sa karolers.
Christmas would not be complete without the carolers' songs.
- Advanced
Ang pagkatag-iining ang mga kana estorya sa kalisud ug mga tawhanong pag-antos nga dili kalimtaban.
Owning these tales of hardship and human suffering that are unforgettable.
- New
Tan-awa kana.
Look at that.
- Beginner
Nagtuo ko nga dili kana angay.
I think that's not appropriate.
5 more recorded sentences use kana. 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 kana
What does "kana" mean in English?
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Kana means that (near) in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kana"?
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Kana is said ka-na, 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 "kana" in a sentence?
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"Makuha ba nako kana?" means "Can I have that?".
How common is "kana" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 73 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 11 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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