What yawe means
How to say “key” in Bisaya
yawe in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 2 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- Intermediate
Sa akong tan-aw, ang pag-uban sa komunidad mao ang yawe sa pag-uswag.
In my view, community involvement is the key to progress.
- Advanced
Niining panahona, kita naghunahuna nga ang kabag-ohan mao na ang yawe sa kalamboan, apan nasayop kita sa pagsabot sa tinuod nga pag-uswag.
In this era, we think innovation is the key to progress, yet we misunderstand true advancement.
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Questions about yawe
What does "yawe" mean in English?
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Yawe means key in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "yawe"?
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Yawe is said ya-we, 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 "yawe" in a sentence?
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"Wala koy yawe." means "I don't have the key.".
How common is "yawe" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 401 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 2 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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