Bisaya word

nahibulong

Nahibulong means surprised in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said na-hi-bu-long.

What nahibulong means

  1. surprised

    • Nahibulong ko.

      I am surprised.

How to say “surprised” in Bisaya

nahibulong

na-hi-bu-long · 4 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.

nahibulong in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 6 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Nahibulong ko nganong mas daghan og negative reviews ang usa ka iladong brand.

    I wonder why a well-known brand has more negative reviews.

    Intermediate
  • Sa matag hakbang nga buhianon ang kahadlok, nahibulong kita sa mga kaanyag nga nahibilin.

    With each step releasing fear, we marvel at the beauty that remains.

    Advanced
  • Nahibulong ko nganong mas mahal ang uban nga brands bisan pareha ra ang kalidad.

    I wonder why some brands are more expensive even when the quality is the same.

    Intermediate
  • Ang mga babaye nga nahibulong sa ilang kaugalingong gahom sama sa mga alon nga nagahulat sa bagyo.

    Women amazed by their own power are like waves anticipating a storm.

    Advanced
  • Apan sa akong pagbisita sa Bacolod, nahibulong gyud ko sa kaanindot sa mga tawo.

    But during my visit to Bacolod, I was really amazed by the kindness of the people.

    Intermediate
  • Nahibulong ko sa pagtuon og laing mga pinulongan kay makapahiluna kini sa lain-laing kultura.

    I'm fascinated by learning different languages as it opens up various cultures.

    Intermediate

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Questions about nahibulong

What does "nahibulong" mean in English?

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Nahibulong means surprised in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "nahibulong"?

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Nahibulong is said na-hi-bu-long, 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 "nahibulong" in a sentence?

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"Nahibulong ko." means "I am surprised.".

How common is "nahibulong" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 669 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 6 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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