What liko means
How to say “to turn” in Bisaya
liko 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.
- New
Liko sa tuo
Turn to the right
- Beginner
Ngaan man mo liko sa wala?
Why turn left?
- Intermediate
Kung molakaw ka gikan sa simbahan, liko sa wala ug kita nimo ang merkado.
If you walk from the church, turn left and you'll see the market.
- New
Liko sa wala
Turn to the left
- Beginner
Liko sa tuo dayon liko sa wala.
Turn right then turn left.
- Intermediate
Liko sa wala sa pag-agi sa dagku nga kahoy, ug adto sa gamay nga pantalan.
Turn left past the big trees, and head to the small port.
9 more recorded sentences use liko. 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 liko
What does "liko" mean in English?
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Liko means to turn in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "liko"?
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Liko is said li-ko, 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 "liko" in a sentence?
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"Liko sa tuo dinhi." means "Turn right here.".
How common is "liko" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 420 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 15 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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