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Bisaya word

pabilin

Pabilin means to remain in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said pa-bi-lin.

What pabilin means

  1. to remain

    • Palihug pabilin nga naglingkod.

      Please remain seated.

How to say “to remain” in Bisaya

pabilin

pa-bi-lin · 3 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.

pabilin in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 2 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Pabilin diri.

    Stay here.

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  • Kung ang mga paningkamot dili magpundok, ang kauswagan pabilin nga usa ka giningkalang tagoanan sa ilang kaugalingon.

    Without collective efforts, progress remains a hidden treasure within themselves.

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Words you will meet alongside it

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dilino / notusaonekungifdirihere (near me)

Questions about pabilin

What does "pabilin" mean in English?

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Pabilin means to remain in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "pabilin"?

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Pabilin is said pa-bi-lin, 3 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 "pabilin" in a sentence?

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"Palihug pabilin nga naglingkod." means "Please remain seated.".

How common is "pabilin" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 782 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 2 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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