gawas

Cebuano Word: gawas

1 Part of Speech, Meaning, and Example Sentences

• Part of speech: Adverb of place (also noun “outside,” verb root “to go out”).
• Core meaning: Indicates a position outside something, or movement toward the exterior (“outside,” “out”).

Everyday example sentences

• Gawas ko sa balay karon. — I am outside the house now.
• Ayaw pag-parking gawas sa linya. — Do not park outside the line.
• Nimuswag sila gawas sa dakbayan. — They moved outside the city.

2 Points to Keep in Mind When Learning Adverbs like gawas

• Contrast pair: Learn gawas (“outside”) together with sulod (“inside”) to describe locations precisely.
• Marker sa: Follow with sa + noun for clarity: gawas sa eskuylahan (“outside the school”).
• Add ra or lang for limitation: gawas ra (“only outside,” “just outside”).
• Verb formation: mogawas (“to go out”) and pagawas (“to bring out”) are common derived verbs.
• Figurative uses: gawas sa oras (“beyond the time”), gawas sa plano (“outside the plan”).

3 Common Collocations

• gawas sa balay — outside the house
• gawas ra — just outside
• gawas pa — still outside / yet to go out
• mogawas ug sayo — go out early
• gawas sa siyudad — outside the city

4 Typical Position in a Sentence

• Post-verbal (neutral): Mo-basa ko gawas sa terrace.
• Clause-initial (emphatic): Gawas sa tindahan, daghang tawo.
  Placing gawas first highlights the location; placing it after the verb sounds conversational.

5 Five Frequently Used Conversational Phrases

1. Tara, gawas ta! — Come on, let’s go outside!
2. Init kaayo diri; mas presko gawas. — It’s very hot here; it’s cooler outside.
3. Gawas ra ko ka-diot. — I’ll just be outside for a moment.
4. Dili pwede mag-sigarilyo sulod, gawas lang. — You can’t smoke inside, only outside.
5. Basig uwanon, pero gusto ko gihapon mogawas. — It might rain, but I still want to go out.

6 Five Everyday Conversation Exchanges

1. A: Asa ka nag-hulat?
   B: Gawas ko sa terminal. Where are you waiting? — I’m outside the terminal.
2. A: Ganahan ka mag-kaon diri o gawas?
   B: Mas ganahan ko gawas para presko. Do you want to eat here or outside? — I prefer outside for fresh air.
3. A: Naa bay parking duol?
   B: Oo, gawas sa building ra. Is there parking nearby? — Yes, just outside the building.
4. A: Nilakaw na sila?
   B: Wala pa, nag-tindog pa sila gawas. Have they left? — Not yet, they are still standing outside.
5. A: Unsa imong plano human sa trabaho?
   B: Mogawas ko para mag-dula ug basketball. What’s your plan after work? — I’ll go out to play basketball.

7 Multiple-Choice Dialogue Questions

Q1. Asa nato ibutang ang bisikleta?
A. Ibutang nato sa gawas ang bisikleta.
B. Sa gawas ibutang nato bisikleta ang.
C. Nato ibutang ang bisikleta gawas.

Q2. Kinsay mo-kuha sa delivery?
A. Gawas mo-kuha si Carlo niini.
B. Si Carlo mo-kuha niini gawas.
C. Gawas niini si Carlo mo-kuha.

Q3. Kanus-a ta mogawas?
A. Mogawas ta karong alas tres.
B. Karong alas tres ta mogawas.
C. Ta karong alas tres mogawas.

Q4. Diin ta mag-meeting?
A. Meeting ta sulod sa opisina gawas.
B. Mag-meeting ta gawas sa opisina.
C. Gawas sa opisina ta mag-meeting.

Q5. Unsaon nato pag-pahulay?
A. Mag-lingkod ta gawas sa garden.
B. Gawas sa garden ta mag-lingkod.
C. Ta mag-lingkod garden gawas.

Answer Key and Explanations

• Q1 – C is correct: Standard order Verb + object + adverbial (“gawas”) keeps meaning clear.
• Q2 – B is correct: Subject marker Si + name, then verb phrase, then gawas as adverb of place.
• Q3 – A is correct: Interrogative verb first, followed by subject, time phrase last; other orders split elements awkwardly.
• Q4 – C is correct: Placing gawas sa opisina before the verb phrase cleanly marks location; alternatives repeat or misplace words.
• Q5 – B is correct: Adverbial phrase gawas sa garden immediately follows the preposition ta + verb, sounding natural; other choices mis-order components.