Cebuano

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Etymology

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From aduna +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʔaˈdunaj/ [ʔɐˈd̪u.n̪ɐɪ̯]
  • Hyphenation: a‧du‧nay

Particle

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adunay (Badlit spelling ᜀᜇᜓᜈᜌ᜔)

  1. particle used as an existential marker: to be; to have
    Synonym: anaa
    Antonym: walay
    Adunay tubig sa balay.
    There is water in the house.
    Adunay bulawan sa ungib.
    There is gold in the cave.
    Adunay dagkong mga pating sa dagat.
    There are big sharks in the sea.