What pasensya means
How to say “sorry” in Bisaya
pasensya in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 31 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Pasensya.
Sorry.
- Beginner
Pasensya na, busy ko sa klase.
Sorry, I'm busy with class.
- Intermediate
Nahibaloan nako nga pasensya ug paghuwat mga yawi sa paglampos.
I have learned that patience and waiting are keys to success.
- Advanced
Ang inyong mga pagsulti nga puno sa dili matudlo nga pasensya, naglingaw sa akong kasubo nga dili malubong.
Your words filled with indescribable patience entertained my grief that couldn't be buried.
- New
Pasensya na
Sorry
- Beginner
Pasensya na kay nalimtan nako.
Sorry because I forgot.
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Questions about pasensya
What does "pasensya" mean in English?
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Pasensya means sorry and bear with me in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "pasensya"?
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Pasensya is said pa-sen-sya, 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 "pasensya" in a sentence?
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"Pasensya na, naulahi ko." means "Sorry, I was late.".
How common is "pasensya" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 373 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 31 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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