What maalamon means
How to say “wise” in Bisaya
maalamon 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.
- Beginner
Siya kay estudyante ug maalamon.
She is a wise student.
- Advanced
Ang kada sulti sa usa ka maalamon nga magsusulat maoy hingpit nga pagpakadait sa kalibutan sa mga pamati.
Every word of a wise writer is a complete reconciliation with the world of emotions.
- Advanced
Sa pagbantay sa kaalam, ang kinabuhi nagkapas-an sa mga ang-ang sa pagkamahimong mas mabug-at ug mas maalamon.
In guarding wisdom, life bears the steps to becoming heavier and more insightful.
- Advanced
Ang panan-aw sa usa ka maalamon nga magtutudlo nagadulong kanato sa dalan sa kinabuhi nga adunay kahayag sa kalinaw.
The insight of a wise teacher guides us on the path of life with the light of peace.
- Advanced
Ang pagpuasa gikan sa patuyang dili makatambag, apan ang pagpaubos sa mga walay kapuslanan nga gasto giila nga maalamon.
Fasting from extravagance is not advisable, but curbing unnecessary expenses is deemed wise.
- Advanced
Ang mga tunob sa mga maalamon nga nangagi nagsugyot og dalan sa mga suundon diin ang mga batan-on maglakaw uban sa paglaom.
The footsteps of the wise who came before suggest a path for the young to follow with hope.
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Questions about maalamon
What does "maalamon" mean in English?
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Maalamon means wise in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "maalamon"?
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Maalamon is said ma-a-la-mon, 4 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 "maalamon" in a sentence?
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"Maalamon kaayo ang akong lolo." means "My grandfather is very wise.".
How common is "maalamon" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 946 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 7 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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