Bisaya word

mahimo

Mahimo means to become in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said ma-hi-mo.

What mahimo means

  1. to become

    • Gusto ko mahimong magtutudlo.

      I want to become a teacher.

How to say “to become” in Bisaya

mahimo

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 in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 143 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Asa ko mahimo?

    Where can I rest?

    New
  • Mahimo bang maluoy ka kanako?

    Can you pity me?

    Beginner
  • Mahimong mahimo ninyo ang akong gusto pinaagi sa usa ka pabor?

    Could you fulfill my wish through a favor?

    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
  • Mahimo ba nimo akong tabangan?

    Can you help me?

    Beginner
  • Apan, kung sobraan ang asin, mahimo nga dili na lami ang adobo.

    However, if you put too much salt, the adobo might not taste good.

    Intermediate

137 more recorded sentences use mahimo. 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

What does "mahimo" mean in English?

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Mahimo means to become in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "mahimo"?

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Mahimo 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" in a sentence?

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"Gusto ko mahimong magtutudlo." means "I want to become a teacher.".

How common is "mahimo" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 115 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 143 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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