Sugo in English: to order and an errand

What sugo means

to order / an errand
- Gisugo ko ni Mama mopalit og itlog.
  Mom sent me to buy eggs.

How to say “to order” in Bisaya

sugo

su-go · 2 syllables

Cebuano is written the way it is said, so once you know the five vowel sounds you can read any Bisaya word aloud correctly, including ones you have never seen. Play the recording and copy it.

sugo in real sentences

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Ang pangandoy nga maghatod kita ug mga kinabuhi nga wala’y pagbasul, mao ang labing dakong bililhon nga sugo.
The desire to lead lives without regret is the most valuable commandment.
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Questions about sugo

What does "sugo" mean in English?

Sugo means to order and an errand in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "sugo"?

Sugo is said su-go, 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 "sugo" in a sentence?

"Gisugo ko ni Mama mopalit og itlog." means "Mom sent me to buy eggs.".

How common is "sugo" in Bisaya?

It is word number 371 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 1 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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