What pipila means
How to say “some” in Bisaya
pipila 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.
- Intermediate
Adunay pipila ka mga butang nga dili masulti apan mabati.
There are some things that can't be said but can be felt.
- Advanced
Bisan pa daghan ang akong nahimamat, pipila ra gyud ang nakaila nako sa tinuod.
Despite meeting many people, few truly know me.
- Intermediate
Kon maglakaw ka palayo gikan sa simbahan, mga pipila ka minutos makita nimo ang parke.
If you walk away from the church, in a few minutes you'll see the park.
- Advanced
Ang duwa nga sinulat ni Shakespeare naglansang sa pipila ka mga karaang apan matuod nga katin-awan sa kinabuhi.
The play written by Shakespeare nails some ancient yet truthful insights into life.
- Advanced
Adunay pipila ka pangutana nga mas maayo nga dili tubagon, kay ang ilang kapresyohan magpabilin sa dili sumala sa tubag.
Some questions are better left unanswered, as their worth lies not in the answer.
- Advanced
Ang pagkakaluoy sa mga ilalum sa sistema nga makalingaw sa pipila mahimong mosangpot sa dagkong kiangay nga dili mapugngan.
The suffering of those under a system that entertains a few can lead to significant, irresistible consequences.
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Questions about pipila
What does "pipila" mean in English?
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Pipila means some in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "pipila"?
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Pipila is said pi-pi-la, 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 "pipila" in a sentence?
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"Pipila ka higala." means "Some friends.".
How common is "pipila" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 592 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 7 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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