Bisaya word

tapad

Tapad means next to and beside in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is said ta-pad.

What tapad means

  1. next to / beside

    • Molingkod ko tapad nimo.

      I will sit beside you.

How to say “next to” in Bisaya

tapad

ta-pad · 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.

tapad in real sentences

Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 3 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.

  • Asa na tapad sa inyong restaurant?

    What is next to your restaurant?

    Beginner
  • Tingali dili ko maka-ayo sa tanang problema, apan pwede ko manglingkod tapad nimo.

    I may not solve all problems, but I can sit beside you.

    Intermediate
  • Apan, sa tapad, ang tingtugnaw makahatag og kahigayonan nga magsuot og nindot nga jacket.

    However, on the other hand, winter provides an opportunity to wear nice jackets.

    Intermediate

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Questions about tapad

What does "tapad" mean in English?

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Tapad means next to and beside in Bisaya (Cebuano).

How do you pronounce "tapad"?

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Tapad is said ta-pad, 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 "tapad" in a sentence?

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"Molingkod ko tapad nimo." means "I will sit beside you.".

How common is "tapad" in Bisaya?

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It is word number 522 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 3 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.

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