What tungod means
How to say “because of” in Bisaya
tungod in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 247 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Tungod sa simbahan.
Beside the church.
- Beginner
Nasakit siya tungod sa init.
He got sick because of the heat.
- Intermediate
Tungod kay gipaningkamotan nimo, mosanag ang imong kaugmaon.
Because you worked hard, your future will be bright.
- Advanced
Ang kalibutan usa ka parisan nga diha sa lisod masaptan ang tinuod nga kalipay tungod sa mga pagpaningkamot.
The world is a paradox where true happiness is elusive amidst efforts.
- Beginner
Nagkagubot mi tungod sa assignment.
We got into a mess because of the assignment.
- Intermediate
Tungod kay nagtipid ko, mas mo-prefer ko sa jeep kaysa taxi.
Because I am saving, I prefer taking a jeepney over a taxi.
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Questions about tungod
What does "tungod" mean in English?
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Tungod means because of in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "tungod"?
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Tungod is said tu-ngod, 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 "tungod" in a sentence?
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"Naulahi ko tungod sa ulan." means "I was late because of the rain.".
How common is "tungod" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 125 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 247 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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