What kinahanglan means
How to say “to need” in Bisaya
kinahanglan in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 326 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Kwarta ang kinahanglan.
Money is needed.
- Beginner
Kinahanglan ko matulog.
I need to sleep.
- Intermediate
Buot pasabot niini nga kinahanglan nato nga magbag-o.
This means we need to change ourselves.
- Advanced
Ang pagsulti sa kamatuoran di kinahanglan ug mga pasidaan, apan kinahanglan ug kaisog.
Speaking the truth needs no warnings, but it requires courage.
- New
Kinahanglan og lingkoranan.
I need a chair.
- Beginner
Kay kinahanglan ko ug tabang.
Because I need help.
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Questions about kinahanglan
What does "kinahanglan" mean in English?
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Kinahanglan means to need in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kinahanglan"?
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Kinahanglan is said ki-na-hang-lan, 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 "kinahanglan" in a sentence?
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"Kinahanglan ko og tabang." means "I need help.".
How common is "kinahanglan" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 192 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 326 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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