kunohay

Cebuano

Derived from kuno (they say; allegedly; reportative particle) combined with the intensive/limitative suffix -hay.

kunohay (Badlit spelling ᜃᜓᜈᜓᜑᜌ᜔)

allegedly; they say; reportedly. Used to indicate that a statement is hearsay or that the speaker cannot personally verify its absolute truth.
Pipila ka mga politiko nga nagsabot-sabot kunohay to.
A few politicians who were allegedly making agreements under the table.

Isog kunohay ka, di ka mohilak og sugsugon.
You're supposed to be brave. You shouldn't cry if they tease you.
supposedly; ostensible; so-called. Used to belittle or cast doubt on someone's claimed status, title, or accomplishments, or to humbly downplay one's own achievements.
Presidente kunohay kana siya sa kapunongan.
He's the so-called president of their organization.
in pretense; for show; mockingly; as if. Used to describe an action done merely to put on a facade, feign an emotion, or make a show of being a certain thing.
Nagpakita siya sa iya kunohay nga pagkamanggihunahunaon.
He is displaying his supposed thoughtfulness.

Ayaw og katawa kay nangisog kunohay ka.
Don't laugh. You're supposed to be angry right now.
proactively; just in case. A particle giving an excuse or rationale for doing something ahead of time in preparation for a future event.
Namalit kunohay mi sa di pa mosaka ang bili.
We are buying food now just in preparation before the prices go up.

kuno (particle; they say; allegedly)
sumala nila (phrase; according to them)
pakaaron-ingnon (verb/adjective; hypocritical; pretentious; putting on a facade)