What kuryente means
How to say “electricity” in Bisaya
kuryente in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 14 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Wala’y kuryente
No electricity
- Beginner
Nagbayad na mi sa kuryente.
We already paid for the electricity.
- Intermediate
Kung maputlan ug kuryente, anaa sa likod ang mga kandila ug posporo.
If the power goes out, there are candles and matches at the back.
- Beginner
Asa ko makabayad sa kuryente?
Where can I pay for the electricity?
- Intermediate
Tungod kay natagak ang kuryente, kinahanglan ta ug kandila alang sa suga.
Because the power went out, we need candles for light.
- Beginner
Wala pa mi'y kuryente diri sa amoa.
We don't have electricity at our place yet.
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Questions about kuryente
What does "kuryente" mean in English?
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Kuryente means electricity in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kuryente"?
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Kuryente is said kur-yen-te, 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 "kuryente" in a sentence?
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"Walay kuryente karon." means "There is no electricity now.".
How common is "kuryente" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 403 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 14 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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