What kung means
How to say “if” in Bisaya
kung in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 814 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Pahibalo ko kung okay.
Let me know if okay.
- Beginner
Kung init, magpayong ka.
If it's hot, use an umbrella.
- Intermediate
Kung ako'y nakapili, dili unta ni nahitabo.
If I had the choice, this wouldn't have happened.
- Advanced
Adunay kamatuoran sa kasuko kung kini ipadayag nga walay pagpanuko.
There is truth in anger when it's expressed without hesitation.
- Beginner
Magtanom ko kung muulan.
I'll plant if it rains.
- Intermediate
Makigkita unta ko nimo kung dili ka busy unya.
I would like to meet you if you're not busy later.
808 more recorded sentences use kung. 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 kung
What does "kung" mean in English?
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Kung means if in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kung"?
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Kung is said kung, 1 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 "kung" in a sentence?
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"Kung moulan, dili ta mogawas." means "If it rains, we won't go out.".
How common is "kung" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 32 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 814 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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