"saa" meaning in Cebuano

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈsa.a/
Etymology: A dialectal contraction or variation, likely emerging from a phonological shifting of asa or a merger of locative markers. It functions as a highly versatile, localized alternative for tracking immediate physical presence or making static choices. Head templates: {{ceb-adv|b=+}} saa (Badlit spelling ᜐᜀ)
  1. (dialectal) Where (used to inquire about present location or recent past trajectory). Tags: dialectal
    Sense id: en-saa-ceb-adv-RpPrYphN Categories (other): Cebuano entries with incorrect language header, Cebuano terms with Badlit script, Cebuano terms with missing Badlit script entries, Cebuano terms without pronunciation template Disambiguation of Cebuano entries with incorrect language header: 72 28 Disambiguation of Cebuano terms with Badlit script: 70 30 Disambiguation of Cebuano terms with missing Badlit script entries: 66 34 Disambiguation of Cebuano terms without pronunciation template: 64 36
  2. (dialectal) Which one; which of several options presented. Tags: dialectal
    Sense id: en-saa-ceb-adv-36nru58U
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: asa, diin, dis-a, hain
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          "english": "Where is your house [right now]?",
          "text": "Saa man ang inyong balay?",
          "translation": "Where is your house [right now]?",
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          "english": "Where could that child have gone [just now]?",
          "text": "Saa man to paingon ang bata?",
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          "english": "Which of these two are you going to buy?",
          "text": "Saa aning duha imong paliton?",
          "translation": "Which of these two are you going to buy?",
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Download raw JSONL data for saa meaning in Cebuano (2.3kB)

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