Bisaya word

mahimo, pwede

Mahimo, pwede means can (to be able) in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said ma-hi-mo.

Also written pwede.

What mahimo, pwede means

  1. can (to be able)

    • Mahimo nako na.

      I can do it.

How to say “can (to be able)” in Bisaya

mahimo, pwede

ma-hi-mo · 3 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.

mahimo, pwede in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 257 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Pwede ko?

    May I?

    New
  • Pwede nimong usbon?

    Can you repeat?

    Beginner
  • Kung gusto nimo ug kauban, pwede tikang ubanan bisan asa ka.

    If you want company, I can go with you wherever you are.

    Intermediate
  • Ang mga lubnganan sa mga kaagi, mahimo pa gihapon maglihok og ghaw ghaw sa mga napuloghan.

    The graves of stories can still echo whispers of the forgotten.

    Advanced
  • Pwede ba?

    Is it possible?

    New
  • Pwede ka muanhi ugma?

    Can you come tomorrow?

    Beginner

251 more recorded sentences use mahimo, pwede. 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 mahimo, pwede

What does "mahimo, pwede" mean in English?

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Mahimo, pwede means can (to be able) in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "mahimo, pwede"?

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Mahimo, pwede is said ma-hi-mo, 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 "mahimo, pwede" in a sentence?

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"Mahimo nako na." means "I can do it.".

How common is "mahimo, pwede" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 52 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 257 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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