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How to use hinay in Bisaya
Hinay kaayo ang tingog sa radyo.
English: The sound of the radio is very weak.
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Cebuano word · adjective
Hinay meaning in English
Hinay means “weak; slow; quiet” in English.
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Pronunciation: hinay
Level
beginner
Type
adjective
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Other meanings and uses of hinay
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slow
adjectiveHinay kaayo siya mosulti.
He speaks very slowly.
slowly
adverbHinay siya mosulti.
He speaks slowly.
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hee-NAY hee-NAY
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pah-SAH-bot
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phrasewhat did you say
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