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How to use sili in Bisaya
Pagbantay kay halang kaayo ang sili.
English: Be careful because the chili pepper is very spicy.
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Cebuano word · noun
Sili meaning in English
Sili means “chilli pepper” in English.
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Pronunciation: sili
Level
beginner
Type
noun
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chili
nounHalang ang sili.
The chili is spicy.
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