What kini means
How to say “this” in Bisaya
kini in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 279 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Usab kini.
Do this again.
- Beginner
Paliton nako kini.
I will buy this.
- Intermediate
Nagpasabot lang ko nga dili kini sayon nga trabaho.
I'm just clarifying that this isn't an easy job.
- Advanced
Adunay kamatuoran sa kasuko kung kini ipadayag nga walay pagpanuko.
There is truth in anger when it's expressed without hesitation.
- New
Unsa kini?
What is this?
- Beginner
Sulayan nako kini.
I will try this on.
273 more recorded sentences use kini. 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 kini
What does "kini" mean in English?
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Kini means this in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kini"?
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Kini is said ki-ni, 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 "kini" in a sentence?
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"Maayo kini." means "This is good.".
How common is "kini" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 72 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 279 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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