Silhig in English: to sweep and broom

What silhig means

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

to sweep
- Silhigi ang salog kada buntag.
  Sweep the floor every morning.
broom
- Asa nimo gibutang ang silhig?
  Where did you put the broom?

How to say “to sweep” in Bisaya

silhig

sil-hig · 2 syllables

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Questions about silhig

What does "silhig" mean in English?

Silhig means to sweep and broom in Bisaya (Cebuano). It carries 2 separate meanings, so the sense comes from the sentence around it.

How do you pronounce "silhig"?

Silhig is said sil-hig, 2 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 "silhig" in a sentence?

"Silhigi ang salog kada buntag." means "Sweep the floor every morning.".

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