What mao means
How to say “that's it” in Bisaya
mao in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 306 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Ay, di mao!
Oh, that's not right!
- Beginner
Nagtuo ko mao sad na.
I think so too.
- Intermediate
Sa katapusan, ang importante mao ang atong panaghiusa.
In the end, what matters is our togetherness.
- Advanced
Ang kolor sa pagpahulay mao ang mabuot nga pag-abli sa kaluoy sa uban.
The color of repose is the gentle opening towards compassion for others.
- New
Mao na karon
So it is now
- Beginner
Mao gyud na angay sa imoha!
That really suits you!
300 more recorded sentences use mao. 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 mao
What does "mao" mean in English?
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Mao means that's it and the one in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "mao"?
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Mao is said ma-o, 2 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 "mao" in a sentence?
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"Mao na ang akong balay didto." means "That's my house over there.".
How common is "mao" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 18 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 306 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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