Salamat
sah-LAH-maht
EnglishThank you
Example
Salamat sa imong tabang.
“Thank you for your help.”
Word of the Day · Thursday, June 18
Bisaya Word of the Day: Salamat
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Learning one Bisaya word a day is one of the most effective habits a learner can build. Cognitive science research consistently shows that spaced repetition — small daily exposures — leads to far better long-term retention than occasional cramming sessions. Each word on TalkBisaya comes with its etymology, a cultural usage note, three real-life example sentences, and a one-question quiz to reinforce memory. Whether you are a heritage learner reconnecting with family roots, a traveller preparing for Cebu or Bohol, or someone wanting to surprise a Bisaya-speaking partner with a word of affection — five minutes a day with this feature will compound over time. Every featured word has a permanent page that stays live forever, building a growing library of free Bisaya lessons.
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