Bisaya word · 2 meanings

posible

Posible means possible and possibly in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said po-sib-le.

What posible means

posible carries 2 separate meanings. Each one has its own recorded example.

  1. possible

    • Posible kana.

      It is possible.

  2. possibly

    • Posible nga mahuman nato karon.

      We could possibly finish today.

How to say “possible” in Bisaya

posible

po-sib-le · 3 syllables

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posible in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 6 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Pagdala ug payong, tungod kay posible nga magulan karong hapon.

    You should bring an umbrella because it might rain this afternoon.

    Intermediate
  • Ang pagtukod sa atong mga damgo nagkinahanglan ug kaugalingon nga pagtuo nga mutuo sa posible sa imposible.

    Building our dreams requires a personal belief that trusts in the possible within the impossible.

    Advanced
  • Sa imong hunahuna, posible ba nga makabaton ako og pabor gikan sa imong grupo?

    In your opinion, is it possible for me to get a favor from your group?

    Intermediate
  • Ang kinabuhi sama sa dakung dagat, diin matag uso walay kasiguraduhan ug ang pagkalunod usa ka posible nga kinatibuk-ang kapalaran.

    Life is like a vast ocean, where every wave bears uncertainty and drowning is a possible ultimate fate.

    Advanced
  • Posible nga mosugot ko apan adunay mga kondisyon nga kinahanglan natong sabotan.

    I might agree but there are conditions we need to discuss.

    Intermediate
  • Kung dili ka maampingon, posible ka nga mabiktima sa phishing o uban pang cyber threats.

    If you're not careful, you could become a victim of phishing or other cyber threats.

    Intermediate

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Questions about posible

What does "posible" mean in English?

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Posible means possible and possibly in Bisaya (Cebuano). It carries 2 separate meanings, so the sense comes from the sentence around it.

How do you pronounce "posible"?

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Posible is said po-sib-le, 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 "posible" in a sentence?

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"Posible kana." means "It is possible.".

How common is "posible" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 667 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 6 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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