What ngano means
How to say “why” in Bisaya
ngano in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 30 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Ngano?
Why?
- Beginner
Ngano ka nitawag?
Why did you call?
- Intermediate
Naglibog ko ngano nga mura siya'g naglikay kanako kaniadtong gipangutana nako siya.
I'm confused why it seems like she's avoiding me since I asked her.
- New
Ngano ni?
Why is this?
- Beginner
Ngano wa man siya nireply?
Why didn't he reply?
- Intermediate
Mao kana ang hinungdan ngano nga kinahanglan nato palihokon ang mga kinahanglang butang.
That is the reason why we need to act on important matters.
24 more recorded sentences use ngano. 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 ngano
What does "ngano" mean in English?
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Ngano means why in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "ngano"?
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Ngano is said nga-no, 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 "ngano" in a sentence?
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"Nganong naguol ka?" means "Why are you sad?".
How common is "ngano" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 75 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 30 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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