What mga means
How to say “about” in Bisaya
mga in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 2,689 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Duwa mga bata.
Play children.
- Beginner
Niduwa ang mga bata.
The children played.
- Intermediate
Magtanom ko og mga gulay kon dili kuwang sa tubig.
I will plant vegetables unless there is a water shortage.
- Advanced
Ang pagkabuhi sa mga bugtong, naghatag gibug-aton sa mga walay hasmag.
The life of enigmas places weight on those who lack insight.
- New
Naa ang mga tawo.
The people are there.
- Beginner
Mga bata ko na sila.
They are my children.
2,683 more recorded sentences use mga. 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 mga
What does "mga" mean in English?
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Mga means about and approximately in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "mga"?
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Mga is said mga, 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 "mga" in a sentence?
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"Mga napulo ka tawo ang miabot." means "About ten people came.".
How common is "mga" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 37 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 2,689 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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