What tan-aw means
How to say “to look” in Bisaya
tan-aw in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 100 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Tan-aw TV
Watch TV
- Beginner
Sa akong tan-aw, sayop siya.
In my view, he/she is wrong.
- Intermediate
Mas mohatag og kasinatian ang pagbasa og libro kay sa tan-aw ug TV.
Reading books provides more experience than watching TV.
- Advanced
Ang kalipay sa pagdula sa lapok, nga sa unang tan-aw wala'y pulos, mao'y kini naghatag og kahulogan sa akong kinabuhi.
The joy of playing in the mud, initially seen as trivial, is what gave meaning to my life.
- New
Tan-aw sine.
Watch movie.
- Beginner
Sa akong tan-aw, sakto siya.
In my view, she's correct.
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Questions about tan-aw
What does "tan-aw" mean in English?
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Tan-aw means to look and to watch in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "tan-aw"?
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Tan-aw is said tan-aw, 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 "tan-aw" in a sentence?
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"Tan-aw ta og sine karong gabii." means "Let's watch a movie tonight.".
How common is "tan-aw" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 135 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 100 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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