Bisaya word

pareho

Pareho means same in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said pa-re-ho.

What pareho means

  1. same

    • Pareho ang among sinina.

      We wear the same shirt.

How to say “same” in Bisaya

pareho

pa-re-ho · 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.

pareho in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 4 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Crush ta ka kay pareho ta ug paborito nga kape.

    I have a crush on you because we like the same coffee.

    Beginner
  • Kung mahimo, gusto ko nga makab-ot nato ang usa ka kasabutan nga pareho nato motuo.

    If possible, I want us to reach an agreement that we both believe in.

    Intermediate
  • Ang akong pagbati nga nagakabungkag sa paglimbong imong gihimo pareho sa dahon nga nagakalas sa kamisetas sa usag usa nga punoan.

    My feelings shattered by your betrayal were like leaves falling from shirts of intertwined trees.

    Advanced
  • Natun-an nako nga ang kinabuhi sa probinsya lahi sa siyudad, apan pareho ra nga makalingaw.

    I learned that life in the province is different from the city, but equally enjoyable.

    Intermediate

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Questions about pareho

What does "pareho" mean in English?

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Pareho means same in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "pareho"?

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Pareho is said pa-re-ho, 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 "pareho" in a sentence?

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"Pareho ang among sinina." means "We wear the same shirt.".

How common is "pareho" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 203 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 4 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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