What kulang means
How to say “too little” in Bisaya
kulang in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 6 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Kulang pa ni
This is not enough
- Beginner
Kulang gyud ko sa tulog.
I really lack sleep.
- Advanced
Kadtong nagkinabuhi sa kakabus dili gayud kulang sa gugma.
Those who live in poverty are never starved of love.
- New
Kulang sa asin.
It lacks salt.
- Beginner
Kulang pa ang akong kwarta.
I still don't have enough money.
- Beginner
Kulang akong sud-an, na-a ra sa fridge.
My viand is lacking, it's just in the fridge.
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Questions about kulang
What does "kulang" mean in English?
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Kulang means too little in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kulang"?
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Kulang is said ku-lang, 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 "kulang" in a sentence?
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"Kulang ang asin." means "The salt is too little.".
How common is "kulang" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 260 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 6 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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