What ni means
How to say “of (personal name marker)” in Bisaya
ni in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 286 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Asa ni?
Where is this?
- Beginner
Siya ba ni?
Is this him?
- Intermediate
Kung ako'y nakapili, dili unta ni nahitabo.
If I had the choice, this wouldn't have happened.
- Advanced
Pinulongan nga walay pagbati, sama sa kahoy nga walay dahon, walay kahulogan ni kahingawa.
Language without sentiment, like a tree without leaves, holds no meaning nor care.
- New
I-uli ni
Return this
- Beginner
Naay warranty ni?
Does this have a warranty?
280 more recorded sentences use ni. 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 ni
What does "ni" mean in English?
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Ni means of (personal name marker) in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "ni"?
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Ni is said ni, 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 "ni" in a sentence?
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"Kini ang balay ni Juan." means "This is Juan's house.".
How common is "ni" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 20 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 286 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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