mensahe

Cebuano word: “mensahe”

1. Part of Speech, Meaning, Usage, and Example Sentences

Part of speech — Noun (“message, note, communication”); root for several verb forms (“to send / relay a message”).

Meaning — A piece of information transmitted by speech, writing, phone, chat, etc.

Usage overview

• Noun: preceded by ang / usa ka / imong / iyang or a possessive phrase (akong mensahe).
• Verb forms: mag-mensahe (will message), nag-mensahe (is messaging), gimensahé (was messaged), imensahé (to message someone).

Example sentences

• Nadawat nimo ang mensahe? – Did you receive the message?
• Gimensahé ko niya kagabii. – He messaged me last night.
• Ang mensahe klaro ug direkta. – The message is clear and direct.
• Mag-mensahe ko nimo unya. – I’ll message you later.
• Walay mensahe gikan sa opisina karon buntag. – No message from the office this morning.

2. Singular & Plural Forms

• Singular: mensahe
• Plural: mga mensahe – several messages.

3. Typical Sentence Positions

• Subject (after predicate): Importante ang mensahe sa direktor.
• Object: Basaha ang mensahe palihog.
• Prepositional phrase: Nagdahom sila sa mensahe gikan sa headquarters.

4. Common Collocations

• maayong mensahe – good message
• direktang mensahe – direct message
• mga mensahe sa teksto – text messages
• mensaheng pang-emergensiya – emergency message
• mensahe sa kampanya – campaign message

5. Detailed Usage Notes

• Colloquial verbs: mag-DM / mag-mensahe are interchangeable for “send a direct message.”
• Imperative: Mensahéhi ko dayon. – “Message me at once.”
• In formal contexts, mensahe sa Estado can mean “state-of-the-nation address.”
• Adjectives often follow the noun: mensahe klaro (clear message).

6. Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Placing the noun first in a neutral clause (Mensahe importante ✗).
• Using mensahe (noun) where a verb form is needed: Mag-mensahe vs. mensahe ko.
• Forgetting article ang or plural marker mga.
• Redundant plural (mga mga mensahe ✗).

7. Five Frequently Used Conversational Phrases

1. Nadawat na nimo ang mensahe? – Have you received the message?
2. Walay mensahe pa. – No message yet.
3. Klaro kaayo ang mensahe. – The message is very clear.
4. Mensahéhi ko kung naa kay oras. – Message me when you have time.
5. Salamat sa imong mensahe. – Thank you for your message.

8. Five Everyday Conversation Exchanges

1. Q: Giunsa nimo pag-padala ang mensahe? – How did you send the message?
   A: Gimensahé nako siya pinaagi sa email. – I messaged him by email.
2. Q: Mag-mensahe ba ka nako human sa klase? – Will you message me after class?
   A: Oo, mag-mensahe ko dayon. – Yes, I’ll message right away.
3. Q: Klaro ba ang mensahe sa poster? – Is the poster’s message clear?
   A: Oo, klaro ug mubo ang mensahe. – Yes, the message is clear and brief.
4. Q: Nadawat ba sa tanan ang mensahe sa grupo? – Did everyone receive the group message?
   A: Wala pa, uban pa ang wala makadawat sa mensahe. – Not yet; some haven’t received the message.
5. Q: Walay ba mensahe gikan sa HR? – Is there no message from HR?
   A: Wala pa gyud; nag-hulat pa ta sa opisyal nga mensahe. – None yet; we’re still waiting for the official message.

9. Multiple-Choice Dialogue Questions

Q1. Nadawat ba nimo ang mensahe?
A. Nimo nadawat ang mensahe.
B. Ang mensahe nadawat nimo.
C. Nadawat nimo ang mensahe.

Q2. Mopadala ba sila og mensahe karong gabii?
A. Mopadala sila og mensahe karong gabii.
B. Sila mopadala og mensahe karong gabii.
C. Og mensahe karong gabii mopadala sila.

Q3. Klaro ba ang mensahe sa video?
A. Ang mensahe klaro sa video.
B. Klaro ang mensahe sa video.
C. Mensahe klaro ang sa video.

Q4. Gipadala ba niya ang mensahe sa grupo?
A. Sa grupo gipadala niya ang mensahe.
B. Niya gipadala ang mensahe sa grupo.
C. Gipadala niya ang mensahe sa grupo.

Q5. Walay ba mensahe gikan sa opisina?
A. Mensahe walay gikan sa opisina.
B. Walay mensahe gikan sa opisina.
C. Gikan sa opisina walay mensahe.

Answer Key (plain text)

1. Q1 – Correct: C.
   • Reason: Verb Nadawat first, agent nimo next, object phrase last.
   • Why A wrong: starts with agent. Why B wrong: fronts the object.
2. Q2 – Correct: A.
   • Reason: Verb Mopadala leads, subject sila follows, time phrase last.
   • Why B wrong: subject first. Why C wrong: object phrase leads the clause.
3. Q3 – Correct: B.
   • Reason: Predicate adjective Klaro first, noun phrase after.
   • Why A wrong: object first. Why C wrong: scrambled order.
4. Q4 – Correct: C.
   • Reason: Verb Gipadala first, agent niya second, object phrase last.
   • Why A wrong: location phrase first. Why B wrong: agent before verb.
5. Q5 – Correct: B.
   • Reason: Negative predicate Walay mensahe leads, source phrase follows.
   • Why A wrong: object leads without predicate. Why C wrong: source phrase before predicate.