How to pronounce “mo-samot/mo grabe”

Cebuano Words:

1. mo-samot – Verb
   Meaning: “to worsen” or “to become more intense.” Used when something gets worse or increases in severity.
2. mo-grabe – Verb
   Meaning: “to become serious” or “to escalate.” Often used in medical conditions, situations, or conflicts that become more severe.

Example Sentences:

mo-samot (to worsen, intensify)

1. Ayaw pagdagan sa uwan kay mo-samot imong sip-on.
   (Don’t run in the rain because your cold will worsen.)
2. Kung wala kay pahulay, mo-samot ang imong kakapoy.
   (If you don’t rest, your fatigue will get worse.)
3. Mo-samot ang trapik kung naay aksidente.
   (Traffic will worsen if there’s an accident.)

mo-grabe (to become more serious, escalate)

1. Dala sa ospital kay mo-grabe na iyang sakit.
   (Take him to the hospital because his illness is getting serious.)
2. Nagkalisod sila kay mo-grabe ang ilang problema sa kwarta.
   (They are struggling because their financial problem is worsening.)
3. Ayaw mo panagsumpaki aron dili mo-grabe ang away.
   (Don’t argue so the fight won’t escalate.)

Short Conversation:

Juan: Nag-uwan na sab, mo-samot ang baha ani.
(It’s raining again, the flood will get worse.)

Ana: Oo, kung magpadayon pa ni, mo-grabe ang kahimtang sa mga tao.
(Yes, if this continues, the situation of the people will get more serious.)

Juan: Dapat na sila mag-andam og pagkaon ug tubig daan.
(They should prepare food and water in advance.)

Ana: Sakto, para kung mo-samot pa ang baha, naa silay ikapangandam.
(That’s right, so if the flood worsens, they will be ready.)