What maayo means
How to say “good” in Bisaya
maayo in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 316 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Tuon maayo.
Study well.
- Beginner
Nakatulog ko maayo.
I slept well.
- Intermediate
Adto ka sa doktor kung dili maayo ang imong paminaw.
You should see a doctor if you don't feel well.
- Advanced
Ang kabantog sa integridad nag-uban sa mga tawong gipanaminan sa paglaum sa ugma nga mas maayo.
The renown of integrity accompanies those who reflect hope for a better tomorrow.
- New
Basa maayo.
Read well.
- Beginner
Nag-init na og maayo.
It has become very hot.
310 more recorded sentences use maayo. 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 maayo
What does "maayo" mean in English?
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Maayo means good and well in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "maayo"?
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Maayo is said ma-a-yo, 3 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 "maayo" in a sentence?
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"Maayong tawo." means "Good person.".
How common is "maayo" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 35 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 316 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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