What sobra means
How to say “too much” in Bisaya
sobra in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 8 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Sobra ang bayad.
Overpaid.
- Beginner
Wala koy sobra nga kwarta.
I don't have extra money.
- Intermediate
Mokuyog ko sa kaniya sa concert, kung aduna siya'y sobra nga tiket.
I will join him at the concert if he has an extra ticket.
- Advanced
Ang kakapoy nga nag-ugmad gikan sa sobra nga paggukod sa ambisyon mokupot sa kalag, mahimong usa ka matinahuron nga kauban.
Fatigue cultivated from relentless pursuit of ambition grips the soul, becoming a respectful companion.
- Intermediate
Gikapoy ko kung sobra nga init ang panahon ug gusto ko lang magpahulay.
I get tired when it's too hot, and I just want to rest.
- Intermediate
Ang paggamit sa teknolohiya sa klase kinahanglan nga balanse ug dili sobra.
The use of technology in class should be balanced and not excessive.
2 more recorded sentences use sobra. They are graded by level in the app so you meet the word at the point you can follow it.
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Questions about sobra
What does "sobra" mean in English?
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Sobra means too much in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "sobra"?
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Sobra is said sob-ra, 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 "sobra" in a sentence?
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"Sobra na ang asukar." means "That's too much sugar.".
How common is "sobra" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 259 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 8 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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