Bisaya word

labi na

Labi na means especially in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said la-bi na.

What labi na means

  1. especially

    • Ganahan ko sa musika, labi na sa jazz.

      I love music, especially jazz.

How to say “especially” in Bisaya

labi na

la-bi na · 3 syllables

Cebuano is written the way it is said, so once you know the five vowel sounds you can read any Bisaya word aloud correctly, including ones you have never seen. Play the recording and copy it.

labi na in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 15 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Ang among pagtinabangay importante, labi na sa mga panahon nga lisod.

    Our cooperation is important, especially in difficult times.

    Intermediate
  • Ang kalipay nga atong gibahin kini labi na nga makapahimuot kung gibati pinaagi sa pagpakig-ambit sa higala.

    The joy we share is even more delightful when felt through sharing with a friend.

    Advanced
  • Ang kinilaw sa isda kay lami kaayo, labi na kung bag-o gikan sa dagat.

    Fish ceviche is very delicious, especially when it's freshly caught from the sea.

    Intermediate
  • Ayaw kalimti ang imong tambal kada adlaw, labi na kung chronic ang sakit.

    Don't forget your medication every day, especially if the illness is chronic.

    Intermediate
  • Ang balbacua mao ang akong paboritong pagkaon ilabi na kung walay trabaho.

    Balbacua is my favorite food, especially when there's no work.

    Intermediate
  • Ako naghunahuna nga magkat-on ug paglangoy, labi na kay duol ra sa baybayon.

    I'm thinking of learning how to swim, especially since the beach is near.

    Intermediate

9 more recorded sentences use labi na. 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 labi na

What does "labi na" mean in English?

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Labi na means especially in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "labi na"?

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Labi na is said la-bi na, 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 "labi na" in a sentence?

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"Ganahan ko sa musika, labi na sa jazz." means "I love music, especially jazz.".

How common is "labi na" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 581 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 15 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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