What palibot means
How to say “around” in Bisaya
palibot in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 23 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Beginner
Nag-uwan ang palibot.
It is raining around.
- Intermediate
Kon okay ra nimo, akong ipakita nimo ang palibot sa among balay.
If it's okay with you, I'll show you around our house.
- Advanced
Ang kalinaw sa ilang mga pulong mapintas, sama sa mga lanot nga ginuntak sa mga baga sa palibot.
The gentleness of their words is fierce, like threads entangled with smoke around them.
- Intermediate
Ang pagtanom ug tanom sa balay makatabang sa pagpabugnaw sa palibot.
Planting plants at home helps in cooling the surroundings.
- Advanced
Sa kalit nga kausaban sa palibot, ang dagway sa pagkamapahiubsanon mao ang naglaraw sa pag-asa sa kinabuhi.
In sudden changes of environment, the visage of humility creates the blueprint of hope in life.
- Intermediate
Importante ang pagpakabana sa mga isyu nga naglibot sa atong palibot.
It’s important to be aware of the issues surrounding us.
17 more recorded sentences use palibot. 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 palibot
What does "palibot" mean in English?
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Palibot means around in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "palibot"?
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Palibot is said pa-li-bot, 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 "palibot" in a sentence?
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"Lakaw sa palibot sa parke." means "Walk around the park.".
How common is "palibot" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 477 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 23 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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