What likod means
likod carries 2 separate meanings. Each one has its own recorded example.
How to say “back” in Bisaya
likod in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 18 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Pamaolan akong likod
My back is sore
- Beginner
Ang balcony kay naa sa likod.
The balcony is at the back.
- 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.
- Advanced
Sa likod sa matag halapad nga pahiyum usa ka dagkong kabalaka ang naghilom.
Behind every broad smile lies a deep-seated worry.
- New
Nagapanilhig ko likod.
I am sweeping the back.
- Beginner
Aduna kami'y tanaman sa likod.
We have a garden at the back.
12 more recorded sentences use likod. 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 likod
What does "likod" mean in English?
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Likod means back and behind in Bisaya (Cebuano). It carries 2 separate meanings, so the sense comes from the sentence around it.
How do you pronounce "likod"?
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Likod is said li-kod, 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 "likod" in a sentence?
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"Sakit akong likod." means "My back hurts.".
How common is "likod" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 236 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 18 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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