Bisaya word

lihok

Lihok means to move in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said li-hok.

What lihok means

  1. to move

    • Ayaw lihok!

      Don't move!

How to say “to move” in Bisaya

lihok

li-hok · 2 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.

lihok 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.

  • Lihok na!

    Move now!

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  • Ang dagat sa kasubo mohumpay usab pinaagi sa mga huni sa hangin ug mga lihok sa paglaom.

    The sea of grief also calms through the whispers of the wind and the motions of hope.

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  • Lihok dali.

    Move quickly.

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  • Ang mga himan sa pagpanuko mao ang mga pulong nga naglingin sa atong mga hunahuna ug lihok.

    The tools of hesitation are words that encircle our thoughts and actions.

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  • Lihok pagdali.

    Move quickly.

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  • Nahisubay ang hiyas sa kahinungdan sa mga lihok sa kahiladman, dili sa mga pagpakita lamang.

    The value of significance is aligned with actions of depth, not mere appearances.

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9 more recorded sentences use lihok. 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 lihok

What does "lihok" mean in English?

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Lihok means to move in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "lihok"?

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Lihok is said li-hok, 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 "lihok" in a sentence?

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"Ayaw lihok!" means "Don't move!".

How common is "lihok" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 341 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 15 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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