Bisaya word

luwas

Luwas means safe in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said lu-was.

What luwas means

  1. safe

    • Luwas kining lugara.

      This place is safe.

How to say “safe” in Bisaya

luwas

lu-was · 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.

luwas in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 7 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Kanus-a ang luwas?

    When is it safe?

    New
  • Balhin ta sa luwas nga lugar.

    Let's move to a safer place.

    Beginner
  • Kung magbagyo, mas maayo nga magpabilin lamang sa balay para luwas.

    If there is a typhoon, it's better to stay home for safety.

    Intermediate
  • Sa pagtug-an sa mga damgo nga nagahuwat sulod sa dugayng panahom, ang kagawasan usa ka luwas nga dalan.

    In confessing dreams long awaited within deep contemplation, freedom is a sure path.

    Advanced
  • Aron dili maguba ang lami, ang mga sangkap kinahanglan nga luwas ug presko.

    To maintain the taste, ingredients must be safe and fresh.

    Intermediate
  • Ang pagtoo, sama sa usa ka malumot nga kahoy, nagkinahanglan og luwas nga dapit aron mudan-ag ug muusbaw.

    Faith, like a mossy tree, requires a safe place to thrive and grow.

    Advanced

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Questions about luwas

What does "luwas" mean in English?

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Luwas means safe in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "luwas"?

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Luwas is said lu-was, 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 "luwas" in a sentence?

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"Luwas kining lugara." means "This place is safe.".

How common is "luwas" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 736 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 7 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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