How to pronounce “nabilin/sobra”

Cebuano Words:

1. nabilin – Verb (past participle) / Adjective
   Meaning: “left behind” or “remaining.” Used when something is unintentionally left behind or when something remains after others have been taken.
2. sobra – Noun / Adjective / Verb
   Meaning: “excess” or “leftover.” Used when referring to something extra, excessive, or more than what is needed.

Example Sentences:

nabilin (left behind, remaining)

1. Nabilin akong pitaka sa balay.
   (I left my wallet at home.)
2. Nabilin ang usa ka libro sa lamesa.
   (One book was left on the table.)
3. Daghan pang pagkaon nga nabilin human sa party.
   (There is still a lot of food left after the party.)

sobra (excess, extra, leftover)

1. Ayaw usika ang sobra nga pagkaon.
   (Don’t waste the leftover food.)
2. Sobra ang akong kwarta, gusto ka manghulam?
   (I have extra money, do you want to borrow some?)
3. Nagpabiling sobra ang asukar sa kape, kulang siguro ang paghalo.
   (The sugar remained in the coffee, maybe it wasn’t stirred well enough.)

Short Conversation:

Juan: Nabilin akong jacket sa imong balay!
(I left my jacket at your house!)

Ana: Oo, nakita nako, ug naa pa’y sobra nga pan sa imong lamesa.
(Yes, I saw it, and there’s also some leftover bread on your table.)

Juan: Akong kuhaon unya, sayang ang sobra nga pan.
(I’ll get it later, the leftover bread shouldn’t go to waste.)

Ana: Sige, bantayi sunod aron walay nabilin.
(Alright, be careful next time so nothing gets left behind.)