What paglangoy means
How to say “swimming” in Bisaya
paglangoy 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.
- Intermediate
Ako naghunahuna nga magkat-on ug paglangoy, labi na kay duol ra sa baybayon.
I'm thinking of learning how to swim, especially since the beach is near.
- Advanced
Sa kanoanay nga paglangoy sa kamingaw, mahimuot kita sa mga tinagoan sa paghinumdom nga lumiyok.
In the continuous swim through silence, we marvel at the secrets of memory whispered softly.
- Intermediate
Dili ko gayud malimtan ang among kasinatian sa paglangoy sa dagat sa Camiguin.
I will never forget our experience swimming in the sea in Camiguin.
- Advanced
Ang pagpaningkamot sa pagtipig sa tradisyonal nga mga nga hagit sa kalibut-an naghatag og kalisud nga sama sa paglangoy batok sa sulog.
The struggle to preserve traditional values in a globalized world is as challenging as swimming against the current.
- Intermediate
Nakakat-on ko sa paglangoy pinaagi sa akong igsoong lalaki nga maayo kaayo sa paglangoy.
I learned to swim through my brother who is very good at swimming.
- Intermediate
Gusto ko nga makakat-on sa paglangoy tungod kay daghan kaayo og nindot nga dagat sa Visayas.
I want to learn to swim because there are many beautiful beaches in the Visayas.
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Questions about paglangoy
What does "paglangoy" mean in English?
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Paglangoy means swimming in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "paglangoy"?
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Paglangoy is said pag-la-ngoy, 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 "paglangoy" in a sentence?
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"Ang paglangoy maayong ehersisyo." means "Swimming is good exercise.".
How common is "paglangoy" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 941 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 6 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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