Bisdak Words

Pulong-pulong means a small meeting or gathering where people talk some topics. Sample: Uso na usab ang pulong-pulong basta ting eleksyon (Frequently during election campaign time, there are several groupRead More

Pinulungan (n) from the word pulong which means language. Sample: Ang pinulungan sa Cebu kay Cebuano

Pulong means word, a language spoken, a dialect Sample: Ang pulong mo, ang iwag sa dalan ko (Your words are light into my path) Related: Pinulungan Pulong-pulong

Ulohan (from the work ulo-head), means, heading, title. Sample: Sa ulohan sa atong mga balita. (Here is the title of news for today)

Sugilanon means story. Sample: Ang sugilanon nga nag ulohan, “Handumanan sa usa ka awit” (The story title, “Memories of a song”)

Alaot means unfortunate, wretched, hapless, ill-fated Sample: Alaot siya nga wa mituo ug Ginoo (He, who doesn’t believe in God is unfortunate)

Nangabubho means an act of jealousy. Sample: Nangabubho iyang bana kay gwapa iyang asawa. (His husband is jealous because she is too beautiful) Similiar: Abubhuan, refers to the jealous personRead More

Signifies a powerful, brilliant flame. This is a lovely term from our regional dialect that alludes to the Cebuanos’ deeply held religious beliefs.