Ngari in English: to here and this way

What ngari means

to here / this way
- Dad-a ngari ang kwarta.
  Bring the money over here.

How to say “to here” in Bisaya

ngari

nga-ri · 2 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.

ngari in real sentences

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Ang ritmo sa kalinaw ngari sa probinsya makapahupay sa kalag, bisan pa sa kalipay sa dakbayan.
The rhythm of peace here in the province soothes the soul, even amid the city's joys.
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Questions about ngari

What does "ngari" mean in English?

Ngari means to here and this way in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "ngari"?

Ngari is said nga-ri, 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 "ngari" in a sentence?

"Dad-a ngari ang kwarta." means "Bring the money over here.".

How common is "ngari" in Bisaya?

It is word number 372 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 1 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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