What mas means
How to say “more (comparative)” in Bisaya
mas in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 462 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Mas dako ni.
This is bigger.
- Beginner
Naay mas barato ani?
Is there a cheaper one?
- Intermediate
Ang matag adlaw usa ka oportunidad nga mahimong mas maayo.
Every day is an opportunity to become better.
- Advanced
Adunay mga panahon nga ang karaang kagawasan mas mapresyo kaysa sa bag-ong kaluho.
There are times when ancient freedom is more precious than new indulgence.
- New
Mas gamay ni.
This is smaller.
- Beginner
Gusto ko og mas dako.
I want a bigger one.
456 more recorded sentences use mas. 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 mas
What does "mas" mean in English?
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Mas means more (comparative) in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "mas"?
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Mas is said mas, 1 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 "mas" in a sentence?
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"Mas dako ang ilang balay kay sa amoa." means "Their house is bigger than ours.".
How common is "mas" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 71 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 462 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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