What pahulay means
How to say “to rest” in Bisaya
pahulay in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 7 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Pahulay usa.
Take a break.
- Beginner
Sip-onon ko karon, kinahanglan ko ug pahulay.
I have a cold now, I need rest.
- Intermediate
Ang pagbalanse sa trabaho ug pahulay, importante para sa panglawas.
Balancing work and rest is important for health.
- Advanced
Ang kinabuhi mabati nga gubot usahay, apan sa pagkab-ot sa pahulay, mahibal-an ang katuyoan nga labing ka-importante.
Life can feel chaotic at times, but upon reaching rest, one realizes the most important purpose.
- Beginner
Sa akong hunahuna, kinahanglan nato og pahulay.
In my opinion, we need rest.
- Intermediate
Kung kinahanglan nimo og pahulay, pwede nako kauban imong mga responsibilidad.
If you need a break, I can share in your responsibilities.
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Questions about pahulay
What does "pahulay" mean in English?
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Pahulay means to rest in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "pahulay"?
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Pahulay is said pa-hu-lay, 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 "pahulay" in a sentence?
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"Pahulay sa ko kadiyot." means "I will rest for a bit.".
How common is "pahulay" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 452 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 7 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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