What ubo means
How to say “cough” in Bisaya
ubo in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 5 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Ubo ko
I have a cough
- Beginner
Naa kay sip-on ug ubo?
Do you have a cold and cough?
- Intermediate
Apan kung ang ubo nimo magpadayon sulod sa duha ka semana, kinahanglan ka nga magpakonsulta.
But if your cough persists for two weeks, you need to consult a doctor.
- New
Naa koy ubo
I have a cough
- Beginner
Kusog kaayo ang ubo niya.
His cough is very strong.
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Questions about ubo
What does "ubo" mean in English?
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Ubo means cough in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "ubo"?
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Ubo is said u-bo, 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 "ubo" in a sentence?
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"Nag-ubo siya." means "She is coughing.".
How common is "ubo" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 407 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 5 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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