What malipayon means
How to say “happy” in Bisaya
malipayon in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 12 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Beginner
Malipayon kong giayo na siya.
I'm happy he is healed.
- Intermediate
Ang malipayon nga kinabuhi nag-agad sa disiplina ug gibansay nga mga bisyo.
A happy life depends on discipline and cultivated habits.
- Advanced
Kadtong adunay yano nga panan-aw sa kinabuhi mao ang tinuod nga malipayon.
Those who possess a simple view of life are the ones truly happy.
- Beginner
Malipayon akong pamilya karon.
My family is happy today.
- Intermediate
Akong pangandoy sa umaabot mao nga adunay pamilya nga malipayon ug nagkahiusa.
My future aspiration is to have a happy and united family.
- Advanced
Sa pagpalandong, ang pagkamatuoron maoy hinungdan sa pagkamaayohon sa tawo nga malipayon.
Upon reflection, honesty is the cause of goodness in a happy person.
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Questions about malipayon
What does "malipayon" mean in English?
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Malipayon means happy in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "malipayon"?
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Malipayon is said ma-li-pa-yon, 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 "malipayon" in a sentence?
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"Malipayon ko diri." means "I am happy here.".
How common is "malipayon" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 762 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 12 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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