What kon dili means
How to say “otherwise” in Bisaya
kon dili in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 16 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Intermediate
Magtanom ko og mga gulay kon dili kuwang sa tubig.
I will plant vegetables unless there is a water shortage.
- Advanced
Ang mga matahum nga sumbanan sa pulitika kon dili mapugngan nagakutlos sa mga hinungdanong mithi sa mga lider.
Beautiful patterns in politics, if unchecked, stifle the essential virtues of leaders.
- Intermediate
Moadto ko sa doktor kon dili mokupas ang akong gibati.
I will go to the doctor unless my condition improves.
- Advanced
Ang mga ambisyon sa trabaho, kon dili ikonsiderar ang kalingawan, sama sa mga bituon nga nagkalawom matag daghanan nila.
Ambitions at work, if leisure is disregarded, are like stars dimming with their multitude.
- Intermediate
Mag-aplay ko og trabaho sa gawas kon dili nako makit-an dinhi.
I will apply for a job abroad unless I find one here.
- Advanced
Ang labing maayong solusyon naglangkob sa dili lang mga pagbabag kon dili usab sa mga pangagpas nga nagdala ug pagbag-o.
The best solutions encompass not just barriers but also the hypotheses that bring about transformation.
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Questions about kon dili
What does "kon dili" mean in English?
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Kon dili means otherwise in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kon dili"?
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Kon dili is said kon di-li, 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 "kon dili" in a sentence?
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"Pag-tuon og maayo, kon dili mapakyas ka." means "Study hard, otherwise you'll fail.".
How common is "kon dili" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 795 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 16 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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