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How to use Babay in Bisaya
Babay, kita ta sunod.
English: Goodbye, see you next time.
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Cebuano word · interjection
Babay meaning in English
Babay means “Goodbye (English loanword)” in English.
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Pronunciation: ba-BAI
Level
beginner
Type
interjection
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Hello
interjectionHello (English loanword)
heh-LO
Kita ta sunod
phraseSee you next time
KI-ta ta SUN-od
Maayong adlaw
phraseGood day; have a good day
ma-ah-YONG AD-law
Excuse me
interjectionExcuse me (English loanword, used to get attention)
eks-KYUS mi
Oo
interjectionYes
O-O
Asa ka nagpuyo?
phraseWhere do you live?
a-SA ka nag-PU-yo
Gamay ra
phraseA little
ga-MAI ra
Hinay-hinay palihog
phrasePlease speak slowly
HI-nay-HI-nay pa-LI-hog
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