What kanus-a means
How to say “when” in Bisaya
kanus-a in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 37 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Kanus-a?
When?
- Beginner
Kanus-a ka miabot?
When did you arrive?
- Intermediate
Naa sa lamesa ang pagkaon; palihog, pangaon kamo bisan kanus-a kamo gutumon.
The food is on the table; please eat whenever you feel hungry.
- Advanced
Ang kahilom sa kahiladman sa kasingkasing mao ang nagkupot sa mga tinago nga dili natong masulti bisan kanus-a.
The silence in the depths of the heart holds secrets we may never speak of.
- New
Kanus-a ka?
When are you?
- Beginner
Kanus-a mo mag-sale?
When do you have a sale?
31 more recorded sentences use kanus-a. 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 kanus-a
What does "kanus-a" mean in English?
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Kanus-a means when in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kanus-a"?
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Kanus-a is said ka-nus-a, 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 "kanus-a" in a sentence?
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"Kanus-a ka muabot?" means "When will you come?".
How common is "kanus-a" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 215 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 37 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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