Bisaya word

taas

Taas means long in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said ta-as.

What taas means

  1. long

    • Taas ang suba.

      The river is long.

How to say “long” in Bisaya

taas

ta-as · 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.

taas in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 76 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Taas ra

    Just up

    New
  • Siya kay taas ug matahum.

    She is tall and beautiful.

    Beginner
  • Mopili ko sa produkto nga nag-offer og mas taas nga warranty period.

    I choose products that offer a longer warranty period.

    Intermediate
  • Bisan unsa pa ka taas ang mga damgo, kinahanglan nato nga tinguhaon nga magpabiling naka-angkla sa realidad.

    No matter how high the dreams soar, we must strive to remain anchored in reality.

    Advanced
  • Taas kaayo

    Very tall

    New
  • Mas taas siya kay kanako.

    He is taller than me.

    Beginner

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Questions about taas

What does "taas" mean in English?

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Taas means long in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "taas"?

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Taas is said ta-as, 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 "taas" in a sentence?

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"Taas ang suba." means "The river is long.".

How common is "taas" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 148 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 76 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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