What paminaw means
How to say “to listen” in Bisaya
paminaw in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 38 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Paminaw ko
Listen to me
- Beginner
Paminaw sa akong gisulti.
Listen to what I’m saying.
- Intermediate
Adto ka sa doktor kung dili maayo ang imong paminaw.
You should see a doctor if you don't feel well.
- Advanced
Kining paglungtad sa kahilom nga aping sa kasakit, naghatag ug kabugnaw sa kinatibuk-ang paminaw.
This existence of silence amidst pain offers a coolness to the overall sensation.
- New
Paminaw nimo
Listen to yourself
- Beginner
Lain akong paminaw karon.
I feel unwell today.
32 more recorded sentences use paminaw. 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 paminaw
What does "paminaw" mean in English?
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Paminaw means to listen in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "paminaw"?
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Paminaw is said pa-mi-naw, 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 "paminaw" in a sentence?
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"Palihug paminaw nako." means "Please listen to me.".
How common is "paminaw" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 232 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 38 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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