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1123+ Bisaya/Cebuano words with examples and pronunciation
1123
Total Words
15
With Examples
441
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lugar
noun= place
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lugar (same)
abaga
noun= shoulder
⚠️ Not Tagalog: balikat
abli
verb= open
⚠️ Not Tagalog: buksan
abli
adjective= open
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bukas
abli
verb= open
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bukas
abo
adjective= gray
⚠️ Not Tagalog: abo (same)
abogado
noun= lawyer
abot
verb= arrive/reach
⚠️ Not Tagalog: dating
abot
verb= arrive/reach
adlaw
noun= sun/day
⚠️ Not Tagalog: araw
adlaw
noun= day/sun
⚠️ Not Tagalog: araw
adlaw
noun= sun/day
⚠️ Not Tagalog: araw
adto
verb= go (there)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: punta
aeroplano
noun= airport
agianan
noun= path/way
agila
noun= eagle
agis
verb= pass by
ahat
verb= force
ahos
noun= garlic
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bawang
airport
noun= airport
ako
pronoun= I/me
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ako (same)
ako
pronoun= I/me (ako)
💡 Emphatic form
akoang
pronoun= my (akoang)
alang
preposition= for
alat
adjective= salty
⚠️ Not Tagalog: alat
alat
adjective= salty
alimango
noun= crab
⚠️ Not Tagalog: alimango (same)
ambot
interjection= I don't know
Ambot!
interjection= I don't know!
ambulansya
noun= ambulance
amoa
pronoun= our/ours (amoa)
anak
noun= child
⚠️ Not Tagalog: anak (same)
anhi
verb= come (here)
apan
adverb= but
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pero
apan
conjunction= but
apil
verb= include
apo
noun= grandchild
⚠️ Not Tagalog: apo (same)
apohan
noun= grandparent
aron
adverb= so that
aron
conjunction= so that
artist
noun= artist
asa
pronoun= where
⚠️ Not Tagalog: saan
asa
pronoun= where (to)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: saan
Asa ka padulong?
phrase= Where are you going?
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Saan ka pupunta?
asa man
phrase= where is it
Asa ta?
phrase= Where are we going?
asawa
noun= wife/spouse
⚠️ Not Tagalog: asawa (same)
asin
noun= salt
⚠️ Not Tagalog: asin (same)
aslum
adjective= sour
⚠️ Not Tagalog: asim
aslum
adjective= sour
aso
noun= smoke
⚠️ Not Tagalog: usok
assignment
noun= assignment
asukal
noun= sugar
⚠️ Not Tagalog: asukal (same)
asul
adjective= blue
⚠️ Not Tagalog: asul (same)
atleta
noun= athlete
atoa
pronoun= our/ours (atoa)
atop
noun= roof
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bubong
atubangan
adverb= in front
atubangan
preposition= in front of
atubangan
noun= front
aw
adverb= oh/well
Ayaw!
interjection= Don't!/Stop!
ayo
verb= fix/heal
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ayos
Ayy!
interjection= Ouch!/Oh!
baba
noun= mouth
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bibig
baboy
noun= pig
⚠️ Not Tagalog: baboy (same)
baboy
noun= pork
Examples:
"Mokaon ko ug baboy"
⚠️ Not Tagalog: baboy (same)
baboy
noun= pig
⚠️ Not Tagalog: baboy (same)
bading
noun= gay (slang)
badlong
verb= admonish
badlongon
adjective= disciplined/obedient
badminton
noun= badminton
bag
noun= bag
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bag (same)
bag
noun= bag
bag-o
adjective= new
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bago
bag-o
adjective= new
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bago
bagting
adjective= noisy
baha
noun= flood
⚠️ Not Tagalog: baha (same)
Bahala na
phrase= Whatever happens/Leave it to fate
bahalag
conjunction= even if/although
bahaw
adjective= stale (rice)
bahin
preposition= about/regarding
baka
noun= cow
⚠️ Not Tagalog: baka (same)
baka
noun= cow
⚠️ Not Tagalog: baka (same)
bakak
adjective= false/lie
bakakon
adjective= false/lying
bakla
noun= gay/close friend
bala
noun= bullet
balae
noun= in-laws (parents)
balas
noun= sand
⚠️ Not Tagalog: buhangin
balay
noun= house
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bahay
baligya
verb= sell
⚠️ Not Tagalog: benta
balik
verb= return
⚠️ Not Tagalog: balik (same)
balik
verb= return/go back
balik-balik
verb= review/repeat
bana
noun= husband
⚠️ Not Tagalog: asawa
banay
noun= family
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pamilya
bangko
noun= bank
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bangko (same)
bangko
noun= bank
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bangko (same)
bantay
verb= watch/guard
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bantay (same)
barato
adjective= cheap
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mura
barato
adjective= cheap
barko
noun= ship/boat
barog
adjective= standing
barog
verb= stand
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tayo
baryo
noun= village/barrio
basa
verb= read
⚠️ Not Tagalog: basa (same)
basa
adjective= wet
⚠️ Not Tagalog: basa (same)
basa
verb= read
⚠️ Not Tagalog: basa (same)
basket
noun= basket
basketball
noun= basketball
baso
noun= glass
⚠️ Not Tagalog: baso (same)
Basta!
interjection= Just because!/Never mind!
bata
adjective= young/child
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bata (same)
bati
verb= feel/sense
bati
adjective= bad/ugly
batikolon
noun= buttocks
bato
noun= stone/rock
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bato (same)
battery
noun= battery
baya
adverb= you know
bayad
verb= pay
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bayad (same)
bayad
noun= payment
bayaw
noun= brother-in-law
bayot
noun= gay (affectionate)
beach
noun= beach
Examples:
"Moadto ta sa beach"
belt
noun= belt
berde
adjective= green
⚠️ Not Tagalog: berde (same)
beshie
noun= best friend
bibingka
noun= rice cake (special)
bicycle
noun= bicycle
Bilib ko nimo
phrase= I believe in you
bilin
verb= leave behind
bintana
noun= window
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bintana (same)
bintana
noun= window
binuangan
adjective= joker/playful
bira
verb= pull
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bira (same)
bira
verb= pull
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hila
bisan
adverb= even though/although
bisan
conjunction= even if
bisan pa
conjunction= even though
biskwit
noun= biscuit/cracker
bitaw
adverb= really/indeed
bitaw
interjection= really/indeed
Bitaw!
interjection= Indeed!/Really!
bituon
noun= star
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bituin
biya
verb= leave/abandon
biyernes
noun= Friday
⚠️ Not Tagalog: biyernes (same)
blood pressure
noun= blood pressure
bolpen
noun= ballpen
bos
noun= boss
bote
noun= bottle
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bote (same)
botika
noun= pharmacy
bowl
noun= bowl
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mangkok
boxing
noun= boxing
bracelet
noun= bracelet
Buanga!
interjection= Crazy!/Fool!
bugnaw
adjective= cold
⚠️ Not Tagalog: malamig
buhat
verb= do/make
Examples:
"Unsa imong buhaton?"
⚠️ Not Tagalog: gawin
buhi
verb= alive/save
buhok
noun= hair
⚠️ Not Tagalog: buhok (same)
bukal
noun= boiling water
bukana
noun= mouth of river
bulag
preposition= apart from
bulak
noun= flower
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bulaklak
bulan
noun= moon/month
⚠️ Not Tagalog: buwan
bulan
noun= month/moon
⚠️ Not Tagalog: buwan
bulan
noun= moon/month
⚠️ Not Tagalog: buwan
bulawan
adjective= gold
bulong
noun= healing/treatment
bunga
noun= fruit
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bunga (same)
bungtod
noun= hill
bungtod
noun= hill
buntag
noun= morning
⚠️ Not Tagalog: umaga
buotan
adjective= kind/good-hearted
bus
noun= bus
busa
conjunction= therefore
butang
noun= thing
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bagay
butterfly
noun= butterfly
⚠️ Not Tagalog: paru-paro
cake
noun= cake
cap
noun= cap
carpet
noun= carpet
charger
noun= charger
chat
verb= chat
check-up
noun= check-up
chopstick
noun= chopstick
choy
noun= man/dude (slang)
clock
noun= clock
coach
noun= coach
coat
noun= coat
comb
noun= comb
comment
verb= comment
cup
noun= cup
curtain
noun= curtain
cycling
noun= cycling
Da!
interjection= There!
daan
adjective= old
⚠️ Not Tagalog: luma
daan
adjective= old
⚠️ Not Tagalog: luma
dagan
verb= run
⚠️ Not Tagalog: takbo
dagat
noun= sea/ocean
⚠️ Not Tagalog: dagat (same)
daghan
adjective= many/much
⚠️ Not Tagalog: marami
Daghang salamat
phrase= Thank you very much
dagundong
noun= thunder
dahil
conjunction= because
dahon
noun= leaf
⚠️ Not Tagalog: dahon (same)
dako
adjective= big
⚠️ Not Tagalog: malaki
dakop
verb= catch/capture
dakop
verb= catch/capture
dala
verb= bring/carry
⚠️ Not Tagalog: dala (same)
dala
verb= bring along
dalag
adjective= yellow
⚠️ Not Tagalog: dilaw
dalagan
verb= run
⚠️ Not Tagalog: takbo
dalampasigan
noun= beach
dalan
noun= road/street
⚠️ Not Tagalog: daan
Dali lang
phrase= Wait a moment
Dali!
interjection= Hurry!/Quick!
damgo
verb= dream
daotan
adjective= bad
⚠️ Not Tagalog: masama
Dasig lang
phrase= Keep going/Don't give up
data
noun= data
dautan
adjective= wicked/evil
daw
adverb= it seems
dawat
verb= accept/receive
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tanggap
day
interjection= hey girl
day
noun= girl/sis (slang)
daycare
noun= daycare
dayon
adverb= immediately
dayon
conjunction= then/immediately
diay
adverb= so it is
diay
interjection= oh/so
diin
conjunction= where
diin
pronoun= where (at)
dila
noun= tongue
⚠️ Not Tagalog: dila (same)
dili
adverb= no/not
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hindi
dili
adverb= not
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hindi
Dili gani
phrase= Not at all
Dili kaayo
phrase= Not really/Not much
Dili ko kasabot
phrase= I don't understand
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Hindi ko maintindihan
dingding
noun= wall
⚠️ Not Tagalog: dingding (same)
Dios miyo!
interjection= My God!
diploma
noun= diploma
diskwento
noun= discount
doktor
noun= doctor
⚠️ Not Tagalog: doktor (same)
doktor
noun= doctor
dominggo
noun= Sunday
⚠️ Not Tagalog: linggo
dong
noun= boy/bro (slang)
download
verb= download
drayber
noun= driver
dress
noun= dress
driver
noun= driver
dughan
noun= chest
⚠️ Not Tagalog: dibdib
dugo
noun= blood
⚠️ Not Tagalog: dugo (same)
duha
number= two
⚠️ Not Tagalog: dalawa
dula
verb= play
⚠️ Not Tagalog: laro
dulot
verb= offer
dumdum
verb= miss someone
dumot
verb= hold a grudge
duol
preposition= near
duol
adjective= near
earrings
noun= earrings
elementarya
noun= elementary
engine
noun= engine
eroplano
noun= airplane
eskwelahan
noun= school
⚠️ Not Tagalog: paaralan
espeho
noun= mirror
⚠️ Not Tagalog: salamin
estudyante
noun= student
⚠️ Not Tagalog: estudyante (same)
exam
noun= exam
exercise
noun= exercise
flavor
noun= flavor
football
noun= football/soccer
fork
noun= fork
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tinidor
gabii
noun= evening/night
⚠️ Not Tagalog: gabi
gahapon
adverb= yesterday
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kahapon
gahapon
adverb= yesterday
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kahapon
gahi
adjective= hard
⚠️ Not Tagalog: matigas
gamay
adjective= small
⚠️ Not Tagalog: maliit
game
noun= game
gamit
verb= use
⚠️ Not Tagalog: gamit (same)
gamot
noun= root
Ganahan ka?
phrase= Do you like it?
Ganahan ko nimo
phrase= I like you
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Gusto kita
gasolina
noun= gasoline
gasto
noun= expense
gatas
noun= milk
⚠️ Not Tagalog: gatas (same)
gawas
verb= exit/leave
⚠️ Not Tagalog: labas
gawas
verb= come out
gawas
adjective= outside
⚠️ Not Tagalog: labas
gawas
preposition= outside
gawas
verb= go out/exit
⚠️ Not Tagalog: labas
gawas
noun= outside
gayud
adverb= really/truly
gi-
prefix= was/being (object focus)
Examples:
"Gikaon niya = He ate it"
💡 Object focus
Gihigugma tika
phrase= I love you
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Mahal kita
Gihigugma tika
phrase= I love you
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Mahal kita
gikan
adverb= from
gikan
preposition= from
ginamos
adjective= salty (fishy)
ginhawa
adjective= comfortable/easy
ginikanan
noun= parents
⚠️ Not Tagalog: magulang
gisi
verb= tear/rip
giunsa
pronoun= how
⚠️ Not Tagalog: paano
giunsa
pronoun= how
⚠️ Not Tagalog: paano
Giunsa ni?
phrase= How is this done?
glass
noun= glass
glasses
noun= eyeglasses
grabe
interjection= intense/extreme
Grabe!
interjection= Terrible!/Extreme!
gulay
noun= vegetables
⚠️ Not Tagalog: gulay (same)
guro
noun= teacher
⚠️ Not Tagalog: guro (same)
gutom
adjective= hungry
⚠️ Not Tagalog: gutom (same)
gwapa
adjective= beautiful
Examples:
"Gwapa ang bata"
gwapo
adjective= handsome
Examples:
"Gwapo kaayo siya"
gym
noun= gym
gyo
adverb= indeed
gyud
adverb= really/truly
habal-habal
noun= motorcycle taxi
habol
noun= blanket
hagbay
verb= throw
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hagis
hain na
phrase= where is it now
hala
interjection= oh no/wow
Hala!
interjection= Oh no!/Go ahead!
halas
noun= snake
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ahas
halin
noun= sales/income
halos
adjective= almost/nearly
hamis
adjective= smooth
hangin
noun= wind/air
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hangin (same)
hangtod
adverb= until
hangtod
conjunction= until
hapit
adverb= almost/nearly
hapon
noun= afternoon
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hapon (same)
hat
noun= hat
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sumbrero
hatag
verb= give
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bigay
hayag
adjective= bright
hayan
adjective= diligent
hibalo
verb= know
⚠️ Not Tagalog: alam
higad
noun= caterpillar
higda
verb= lie down
higda
adjective= lying down
higda
verb= lie down
high school
noun= high school
hikap
verb= touch
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hipo
hikap
noun= blanket
hikay
noun= preparation
hilaw
adjective= raw/unripe
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hilaw (same)
hilum
adjective= quiet/silent
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tahimik
himo
verb= make/do
⚠️ Not Tagalog: gawa
himo
noun= creation/making
himsog
noun= health
hinay
adjective= slow/gentle
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mabagal
hinay
adjective= slow
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mabagal
Hinay-hinay lang
phrase= Slowly/Take it easy
hinog
adjective= ripe
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hinog (same)
hinumdom
verb= remember
⚠️ Not Tagalog: alaala
hipag
noun= sister-in-law
hispid
adjective= rough
homework
noun= homework
hotdog
noun= hotdog
hotel
noun= hotel
Hoy!
interjection= Hey!
hugas
verb= wash
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hugas (same)
hugas
verb= wash (dishes/hands)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hugas (same)
hugaw
verb= get dirty
hugaw
adjective= dirty
⚠️ Not Tagalog: marumi
hugot
preposition= close to
hulat
verb= wait
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hintay
human
verb= finish
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tapos
human
verb= finish
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tapos
Human na
phrase= It's finished
humay
noun= rice (uncooked)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: palay
humba
noun= braised pork
💡 Visayan specialty
humok
adjective= soft
⚠️ Not Tagalog: malambot
huna-huna
verb= think
⚠️ Not Tagalog: isip
hunahuna
verb= think
hunong
verb= stop
⚠️ Not Tagalog: hinto
hunong
verb= stop
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tigil
hunung
verb= stop
husto
adjective= correct/enough
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tama
husto
adjective= correct/right
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tama
huwebes
noun= Thursday
⚠️ Not Tagalog: huwebes (same)
ibabaw
adjective= above/up
ibabaw
adverb= up
ibabaw
preposition= on top of
ig-agaw
noun= in-laws (children's spouse)
ikaw
pronoun= you (singular)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ikaw (same)
ikaw/ka
pronoun= you (singular)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ikaw/ka (same)
ilaa
pronoun= their/theirs (ilaa)
ilimnon
noun= beverage
ilong
noun= nose
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ilong (same)
imoang
pronoun= your (imoang)
init
adjective= hot
⚠️ Not Tagalog: init (same)
inject
noun= injection
inom
verb= drink
⚠️ Not Tagalog: inom (same)
internet
noun= internet
inyoa
pronoun= your/yours (inyoa)
iring
noun= cat
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pusa
iring
noun= cat
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pusa
iro
noun= dog
⚠️ Not Tagalog: aso
iro
noun= dog
⚠️ Not Tagalog: aso
isda
noun= fish
⚠️ Not Tagalog: isda (same)
isda
noun= fish
Examples:
"Bag-ong isda"
⚠️ Not Tagalog: isda (same)
isda
noun= fish
⚠️ Not Tagalog: isda (same)
iskwelahan
noun= school
⚠️ Not Tagalog: paaralan
istasyon
noun= station
itlog
noun= egg
⚠️ Not Tagalog: itlog (same)
itom
adjective= black
⚠️ Not Tagalog: itim
itom
adjective= black
⚠️ Not Tagalog: itim
iyaang
pronoun= his/her (iyaang)
jacket
noun= jacket
jeep
noun= jeep
jewelry
noun= jewelry
jusko
interjection= oh my god
jusmio
interjection= oh my god (variant)
kaadlawan
noun= dawn/daybreak
kabalaka
noun= worry/concern
kabaw
noun= carabao
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kalabaw
kabayo
noun= horse
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kabayo (same)
kada
adverb= every
kadasig
noun= enthusiasm
kagutom
noun= hunger
kahadlok
noun= fear
kahimut-an
noun= liking/attraction
kahoy
noun= tree
⚠️ Not Tagalog: punong-kahoy
kaikag
noun= excitement
kailad
noun= embarrassment/shyness
kainit
noun= heat/hotness
kakapoy
noun= tiredness
kakulba
noun= nervousness
kalagot
verb= get angry
kalahian
adjective= different
⚠️ Not Tagalog: iba
kalamingaw
noun= loneliness
kalapukan
noun= swamp/marsh
kaldero
noun= pot
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kaldero (same)
kalibutan
noun= world
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mundo
kalimot
verb= forget
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kalimutan
kalipay
verb= be happy
kalipay
noun= happiness/joy
kalipay
noun= happiness
kalma
noun= calmness
kalooy
noun= pity/compassion
kalooy
noun= pity/compassion
Kalooy!
interjection= Have mercy!/Poor thing!
kalsada
noun= road
⚠️ Not Tagalog: daan
kamatis
noun= tomato
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kamatis (same)
kamatuoran
adverb= in truth
kami
pronoun= we (exclusive)
kami
pronoun= we (exclusive)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kami (same)
kamingaw
noun= missing/longing
Examples:
"Kamingaw nako nimo"
kamo
pronoun= you (plural)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kayo
kamo
pronoun= you (plural)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kayo
kan-on
noun= rice (cooked)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kanin
kanding
noun= goat
kanding
noun= goat
kang
preposition= to (person)
kaniadto
adverb= earlier/a while ago
kanta
verb= sing
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kanta (same)
kanto
noun= corner/intersection
kanus-a
pronoun= when
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kailan
kanus-a
conjunction= when
kanus-a
pronoun= when
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kailan
kanus-a
pronoun= when
Kanus-a man?
phrase= When?
kaon
verb= eat
Examples:
"Mokaon ko"
"Nagkaon siya"
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kain
Kaon na ta
phrase= Let's eat
kape
noun= coffee
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kape (same)
kapin
adjective= more/excess
kapoy
adjective= tired
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pagod
karne
noun= meat
⚠️ Not Tagalog: karne (same)
karnero
noun= sheep
karon
adverb= now
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ngayon
karon
adverb= now
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ngayon
karon
adverb= now
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ngayon
karong adlawa
phrase= today
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ngayong araw
karong adlawa
phrase= today
karton
noun= box/cardboard
kasab-an
noun= scolding/trouble
kasubo
noun= sadness/sorrow
kasuko
noun= anger
katre
noun= bed
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kama
katugnaw
noun= coldness
kauhaw
noun= thirst
kaw
pronoun= you (slang)
kawatan
noun= bird
kay
adverb= because
kay
preposition= to (person)
kay
conjunction= because
kayumanggi
adjective= brown
key
noun= key
⚠️ Not Tagalog: yawi
kilat
noun= lightning
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kidlat
kilid
adjective= side
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tabi
kiliran
adverb= at the side
kiliran
noun= side
kindergarten
noun= kindergarten
kinilaw
noun= ceviche/raw fish
💡 Fish marinated in vinegar
kinsa
pronoun= who
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sino
kinsa
pronoun= who
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sino
Kinsa to?
phrase= Who is that?
kinsay
phrase= who is
kita
pronoun= we (inclusive)
kita
verb= find/see
kita
pronoun= we (inclusive)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kita (same)
klase
noun= class
knife
noun= knife
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kutsilyo
kolehiyo
noun= college
kompyuter
noun= computer
kompyuter
noun= computer
kon
adverb= if/when
kon
conjunction= if/when
kotse
noun= car
kuan
noun= that thing/um
kugi
adjective= hardworking
kuha
verb= get/take
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kuha (same)
kulang
adjective= less/lacking
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kulang (same)
kulit
adjective= persistent/annoying
kumot
noun= sheet/bedsheet
Kumusta ka?
greeting= How are you?
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Kamusta ka?
Kumusta man ka?
phrase= How have you been?
kundi
conjunction= but rather
kung
conjunction= if
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kung (same)
kupot
verb= hold/grasp
kustomer
noun= customer
kutsara
noun= spoon
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kutsara (same)
kutsaron
noun= saucer
kutsilyo
noun= knife
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kutsilyo (same)
kuyaw
adjective= scary/dangerous
Kuyawa!
interjection= How scary!
kuyog
verb= join/accompany
kwarta
noun= money
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pera
laba
verb= wash clothes
⚠️ Not Tagalog: laba (same)
laba
verb= wash (clothes)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: laba (same)
labot
preposition= concerning
lagi
adverb= always/indeed
lagi
interjection= exactly
laglag
verb= drop
lain
adverb= separately/else
lakaw
verb= walk
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lakad
lakaw
verb= walk
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lakad
Lakaw na ko
phrase= I'm leaving
lamas
noun= seasoning/spices
lamesa
noun= table
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mesa
Lami!
interjection= Delicious!
lamok
noun= mosquito
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lamok (same)
lampara
noun= lamp
lang
adverb= only/just
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lang (same)
lang
adverb= just/only
langaw
noun= fly (insect)
langgam
noun= ant
⚠️ Not Tagalog: langgam (same)
langgam
noun= ant
⚠️ Not Tagalog: langgam (same)
langit
noun= sky/heaven
⚠️ Not Tagalog: langit (same)
langit
noun= sky
⚠️ Not Tagalog: langit (same)
langoy
verb= swim
⚠️ Not Tagalog: langoy (same)
lapad
adjective= wide
⚠️ Not Tagalog: malapad
lapis
noun= pencil
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lapis (same)
lapok
noun= mud
lawas
noun= body
laway
noun= saliva
layo
preposition= far from
layo
adjective= far
lechon
noun= roasted pig
💡 Famous Filipino dish
lechon manok
noun= roasted chicken
lesson
noun= lesson
libot
preposition= around
libre
adjective= free
libro
noun= book
⚠️ Not Tagalog: libro (same)
ligo
verb= bathe/shower
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ligo (same)
likay
verb= avoid
⚠️ Not Tagalog: iwas
likay
verb= avoid
like
verb= like
likod
adjective= back/behind
⚠️ Not Tagalog: likod (same)
likod
preposition= behind
likod
noun= back
⚠️ Not Tagalog: likod (same)
likuran
adverb= at the back
likuran
noun= back/behind
lima
number= five
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lima (same)
limpiyo
verb= clean
⚠️ Not Tagalog: linis
limpiyo
verb= clean
⚠️ Not Tagalog: linis
limpiyo
adjective= clean
⚠️ Not Tagalog: malinis
limpyo
verb= clean
⚠️ Not Tagalog: linis
lingkod
verb= sit
⚠️ Not Tagalog: umupo
lingkod
verb= sit
⚠️ Not Tagalog: upo
lingkuranan
noun= chair
⚠️ Not Tagalog: upuan
linog
noun= earthquake
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lindol
liog
noun= neck
⚠️ Not Tagalog: leeg
lipak
noun= bird
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ibon
lisod
adjective= difficult
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mahirap
lisod
adjective= difficult/hard
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mahirap
lock
noun= lock
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kandado
luhod
verb= kneel
lukso
verb= jump
⚠️ Not Tagalog: talon
lukso
verb= jump
⚠️ Not Tagalog: talon
lunes
noun= Monday
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lunes (same)
lupad
verb= fly
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lipad
lutuon
noun= ingredients
luy-a
noun= ginger
ma-
prefix= can/able to
Examples:
"Makaon = edible"
💡 Ability/possibility
maayo
adjective= good
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mabuti
Maayo man
phrase= I'm fine
Maayo rag
phrase= Just fine
Maayo!
interjection= Good!/Great!
Maayong adlaw
greeting= Good day
Maayong buntag
greeting= Good morning
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Magandang umaga
Maayong gabii
greeting= Good evening
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Magandang gabi
Maayong hapon
greeting= Good afternoon
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Magandang hapon
mag-
prefix= will (plural/habitual)
mahadlok
verb= be afraid
⚠️ Not Tagalog: takot
mahadlok
adjective= scared/afraid
mahal
adjective= expensive
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mahal (same)
mahal
adjective= expensive
mahigugma
adjective= in love
mahigugmaon
adjective= loving
mahinay
adjective= gentle/meek
mainiton
adjective= hot-tempered
mais
noun= corn
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mais (same)
malipay
adjective= happy/joyful
malooy
adjective= merciful/pitying
man
adverb= particle
mangahas
adjective= brave/daring
Mangaon na ta
phrase= Let's eat
Mangaon ta
phrase= Let's eat (formal)
mangga
noun= mango
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mangga (same)
manghod
noun= younger sibling
mangingisda
noun= fisherman
mangunguma
noun= farmer
manok
noun= chicken
⚠️ Not Tagalog: manok (same)
manok
noun= chicken
Examples:
"Lami ang manok"
⚠️ Not Tagalog: manok (same)
manok
noun= chicken
⚠️ Not Tagalog: manok (same)
mao
conjunction= that is why
mapahitas-on
adjective= proud/haughty
mapasalamaton
adjective= grateful
mapasaylon
adjective= forgiving
mare
noun= gal pal
mars
noun= friend/mars
martes
noun= Tuesday
⚠️ Not Tagalog: martes (same)
masinahon
adjective= patient
maski
conjunction= even if
masuko
adjective= angry
masulob
adjective= sorrowful
masulob-on
adjective= sad/melancholy
mata
verb= wake up
⚠️ Not Tagalog: gising
mata
noun= eye
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mata (same)
match
noun= match
maulaw
adjective= shy/embarrassed
mauwaw
adjective= awkward/uncomfortable
mekaniko
noun= mechanic
merkado
noun= market
⚠️ Not Tagalog: palengke
merkado
noun= market
⚠️ Not Tagalog: palengke
mga bituon
noun= stars
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mga bituin
mi-/ni-
prefix= did (past actor focus)
Examples:
"Mikaon ko = I ate"
💡 Past tense actor focus
miagi
preposition= through/past
miagi
adjective= last/past
minuto
noun= minute
mirror
noun= mirror
mo-
prefix= will (future actor focus)
Examples:
"Mokaon ko = I will eat"
💡 Future tense actor focus
Moadto ko
phrase= I will go
Morag unsa
phrase= What does it look like?
motor
noun= motorcycle
mountain
noun= mountain
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bundok
mubo
adjective= short
⚠️ Not Tagalog: maikli/pandak
mubo
adjective= short
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pandak
musikero
noun= musician
myerkoles
noun= Wednesday
⚠️ Not Tagalog: miyerkules
na
adverb= already
⚠️ Not Tagalog: na (same)
Naa kay bana/asawa?
phrase= Do you have a husband/wife?
Naa kay mga anak?
phrase= Do you have children?
Naa ra ko
phrase= I'm here
nag-
prefix= is doing (progressive actor)
Examples:
"Nagkaon ko = I am eating"
💡 Progressive tense
nahimo
adverb= possibly
nako
pronoun= my/mine
nako
pronoun= my/mine
namo
pronoun= our/ours (exclusive)
napkin
noun= napkin
napulo
number= ten
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sampu
nars
noun= nurse
nars
noun= nurse
nasod
noun= country
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bansa
nato
pronoun= our/ours (inclusive)
nawong
noun= face
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mukha
necklace
noun= necklace
negosyante
noun= businessman
negosyo
noun= business
ngano
pronoun= why
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bakit
ngano
adjective= what/why
ngano
conjunction= because
ngano
pronoun= why
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bakit
ngano man
phrase= why is it
Ngano man?
phrase= Why?/How come?
ngipon
noun= tooth
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ngipin
ngitngit
adjective= dark
⚠️ Not Tagalog: madilim
ni
preposition= by (agent)
Niabot ko
phrase= I have arrived
nila
pronoun= their/theirs
nimo
pronoun= your/yours
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mo
nimo
pronoun= your/yours (singular)
nindot
adjective= beautiful/nice
⚠️ Not Tagalog: maganda
nindot
adjective= beautiful/nice/good
Examples:
"Nindot kaayo"
Nindot!
interjection= Nice!/Beautiful!
ninyo
pronoun= your/yours (plural)
nipis
adjective= thin/slim
niya
pronoun= his/her
niya
pronoun= his/her/hers
noh
interjection= right?
o
adverb= or
⚠️ Not Tagalog: o (same)
o
conjunction= or
O, ganahan ko
phrase= Yes, I like it
O, sige
phrase= Okay, sure
oktob
noun= spider
⚠️ Not Tagalog: gagamba
oktob
noun= spider
oo
adverb= yes
⚠️ Not Tagalog: oo (same)
operation
noun= operation/surgery
opisina
noun= office
opisyal
noun= official
orange
adjective= orange
ospital
noun= hospital
ospital
noun= hospital
ospital
noun= hospital
pa
adverb= still/yet
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pa (same)
pa-it
adjective= bitter
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pait
pa-it
adjective= bitter
paaralan
noun= school
padayon
verb= continue
padulng
verb= heading to
padung
adverb= towards
pahiyom
verb= smile
painitan
noun= heat wave
pakita
verb= show
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pakita (same)
pakshit
interjection= damn (very soft)
Palihug
interjection= Please
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Paki-
palit
verb= buy
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bili
palit
verb= buy
paminaw
verb= listen
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pakinggan
pan
noun= bread
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tinapay
panan-awon
noun= appearance/looks
panaog
verb= go down/descend
⚠️ Not Tagalog: baba
panaptong
noun= cloth/fabric
pangita
verb= search/look for
pangutana
verb= ask/question
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tanong
paningkamot
verb= try/attempt
panit
noun= skin
⚠️ Not Tagalog: balat
pansit
noun= noodles
pantalan
noun= port/harbor
pantalun
noun= pants
panyo
noun= handkerchief
papel
noun= paper
⚠️ Not Tagalog: papel (same)
para
preposition= for
⚠️ Not Tagalog: para (same)
pare
noun= buddy/pal
parehas
adjective= same/alike
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pareho
pariente
noun= relative
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kamag-anak
pasensya
verb= be patient
Pasensya na
phrase= Sorry/Excuse me
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Pasensya na (same)
Pasensya na
phrase= Sorry/Excuse me
paspas
adjective= fast/quick
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mabilis
paspas
adjective= fast/quick
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mabilis
passenger
noun= passenger
password
noun= password
pasyente
noun= patient
patay
verb= kill
⚠️ Not Tagalog: patay (same)
pauli
verb= go home
pauli
verb= go home
pedicab
noun= bicycle taxi
pero
conjunction= but
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pero (same)
pier
noun= pier/dock
pila
pronoun= how many/how much
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ilan/magkano
pila
pronoun= how many/how much
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ilan/magkano
Pila ang presyo?
phrase= How much is the price?
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Magkano?
pila ka
phrase= how many
Pila man?
phrase= How much is it?
Pila na ang edad nimo?
phrase= How old are you?
pilak
adjective= silver
pilas
verb= wound/injure
piloto
noun= pilot
pinggan
noun= plate
⚠️ Not Tagalog: plato
pinsan
noun= cousin
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pinsan (same)
pipila
adjective= few
pirme
adverb= always
⚠️ Not Tagalog: palagi
pisti
interjection= damn/pesky
Pisti!
interjection= Damn!/Pest!
pitaka
noun= wallet
pito
number= seven
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pito (same)
plate
noun= plate
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pinggan
player
noun= player
pod
adverb= also/too
⚠️ Not Tagalog: din
pod
adverb= also/too
polis
noun= police
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pulis
post
verb= post (social media)
practice
noun= practice
praktis
verb= practice
presyo
noun= price
⚠️ Not Tagalog: presyo (same)
prison
noun= prison/jail
prito
adjective= fried
⚠️ Not Tagalog: prito (same)
probinsya
noun= province
probinsya
noun= province
⚠️ Not Tagalog: probinsya (same)
project
noun= project
prutas
noun= fruits
⚠️ Not Tagalog: prutas (same)
pugita
noun= octopus
pugong
verb= restrain/control
pugong
verb= prevent
pula
adjective= red
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pula (same)
pula
adjective= red
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pula (same)
pulos
adverb= all/completely
pultahan
noun= door
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pinto
pultahan
noun= door
puno
adjective= full
⚠️ Not Tagalog: puno (same)
puti
adjective= white
⚠️ Not Tagalog: puti (same)
puti
adjective= white
⚠️ Not Tagalog: puti (same)
puto
noun= rice cake
putol
verb= cut
⚠️ Not Tagalog: putol (same)
puyo
verb= live/reside
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tira
Pwede ba?
phrase= Is it okay?/May I?
quiz
noun= quiz
radyo
noun= radio
⚠️ Not Tagalog: radyo (same)
recipe
noun= recipe
referee
noun= referee
relo
noun= watch/clock
⚠️ Not Tagalog: relo (same)
research
noun= research
restaurant
noun= restaurant
ring
noun= ring
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sing-sing
rosas
adjective= pink
running
noun= running
sa
preposition= of/in/at
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ng/sa
saba
interjection= be quiet
Saba!
interjection= Be quiet!
sabado
noun= Saturday
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sabado (same)
sabaw
noun= soup/broth
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sabaw (same)
Sabaw!
interjection= Nonsense!/Crazy!
sabay
verb= go together
sabon
noun= soap
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sabon (same)
sabot
verb= understand
saging
noun= banana
⚠️ Not Tagalog: saging (same)
saka
verb= climb/ascend
⚠️ Not Tagalog: akyat
sakay
verb= ride
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sakay (same)
sakay
verb= board/ride
sakit
noun= pain/sick
sako
noun= sack/bag
Sakto na
phrase= That's enough
sakyanan
noun= vehicle
Salamat
interjection= Thank you
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Salamat (same)
salog
noun= floor
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sahig
sama
adverb= like/as
sama
preposition= like
samtang
conjunction= while
⚠️ Not Tagalog: habang
sanga
noun= branch
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sanga (same)
sapa
noun= creek/stream
sapa
noun= river/stream
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ilog
sapatos
noun= shoes
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sapatos (same)
saway
verb= scold/correct
sayaw
verb= dance
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sayaw (same)
sayon
adjective= easy
⚠️ Not Tagalog: madali
sayon
adjective= easy
⚠️ Not Tagalog: madali
sayop
adjective= wrong
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mali
sayop
adjective= wrong/mistake
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mali
saysay
verb= tell/narrate
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sabihin
scholarship
noun= scholarship
score
noun= score
screenshot
noun= screenshot
segundo
noun= second
selpon
noun= cellphone
selpon
noun= cellphone
semana
noun= week
⚠️ Not Tagalog: linggo
sera
verb= close
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sarado
shampoo
noun= shampoo
share
verb= share
shoes
noun= shoes
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sapatos
shorts
noun= shorts
shuta
interjection= damn (soft)
sibuyas
noun= onion
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sibuyas (same)
sige
interjection= okay/sure
Sige!
interjection= Okay!/Go ahead!
signal
noun= signal
siguro
adverb= surely/probably
⚠️ Not Tagalog: siguro (same)
sila
pronoun= they
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sila (same)
sila
pronoun= they
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sila (same)
simbahan
noun= church
⚠️ Not Tagalog: simbahan (same)
simbahan
noun= church
⚠️ Not Tagalog: simbahan (same)
sinati
verb= experience/feel
singgit
verb= shout
sinina
noun= clothes
⚠️ Not Tagalog: damit
sinina
noun= shirt/clothes
sinsilyo
noun= coin
sinugba
adjective= grilled
sirado
verb= close
⚠️ Not Tagalog: isara
sirado
adjective= closed
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sarado
siya
pronoun= he/she
⚠️ Not Tagalog: siya (same)
siya
pronoun= he/she
⚠️ Not Tagalog: siya (same)
siyam
number= nine
⚠️ Not Tagalog: siyam (same)
siyudad
noun= city
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lungsod
siyudad
noun= city
⚠️ Not Tagalog: siyudad (same)
skateboard
noun= skateboard
skina
noun= alley/side street
skirt
noun= skirt
⚠️ Not Tagalog: saya
slippers
noun= slippers
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tsinelas
socks
noun= socks
⚠️ Not Tagalog: medyas
soltera
noun= single woman
soltero
noun= single man
spaghetti
noun= spaghetti
spoon
noun= spoon
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kutsara
subject
noun= subject
subo
verb= be sad
sud-an
noun= dish/food
sudlay
verb= comb
sudlay
noun= hairbrush
sudsod
noun= flood
suga
noun= light
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ilaw
sugdan
verb= begin/start
sugod
verb= start/begin
⚠️ Not Tagalog: simula
sugod
verb= attack
sugod
verb= start/begin
⚠️ Not Tagalog: simula
Sugod na
phrase= Let's start
sukad
adverb= since
sukad
conjunction= since
sukli
noun= change (money)
suklian
verb= give change
sulat
verb= write
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sulat (same)
sulat
noun= letter/writing
sulat
verb= write
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sulat (same)
sulbing
noun= dessert
sulod
verb= enter
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pasok
sulod
adjective= inside
⚠️ Not Tagalog: loob
sulod
preposition= inside
sulod
verb= enter/go in
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pasok
sulod
noun= inside
sulti
verb= speak/say
⚠️ Not Tagalog: salita
sumbong
verb= tell on/report
sumbong
verb= report/tell on
sundalo
noun= soldier
sunglasses
noun= sunglasses
sunod
adjective= next
sunog
noun= fire
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sunog (same)
suod
noun= close relative
supermarket
noun= supermarket
sus
interjection= oh my
Susi!
interjection= Wow!/Geez!
susmariosep
interjection= oh my goodness
suspetsa
noun= suspicion
sweldo
noun= salary/wage
swimming
noun= swimming
syet
interjection= shit (slang)
taas
adjective= tall/high
⚠️ Not Tagalog: mataas
taas
adjective= tall/high
⚠️ Not Tagalog: matangkad
taas
noun= up/above
tab-ang
adjective= tasteless/fresh water
tab-ang
adjective= tasteless/bland
tabang
verb= help
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tulong
tabang
noun= crab
tabo
noun= dipper
tabok
preposition= across
tabon
verb= cover
tag-iya
noun= owner
Taga asa ka?
phrase= Where are you from?
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Taga saan ka?
Taga asa ka?
phrase= Where are you from?
Taga pila ka?
phrase= What time is it?
Taga-a ni?
phrase= Where is this from?
tagbong
adjective= fallen
tago
verb= hide
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tago (same)
tago
verb= save/keep
takna
noun= o'clock
taknaa
noun= time/hour
talinga
noun= ear
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tainga
taliwala
preposition= between/among
tam-is
adjective= sweet
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tamis
tam-is
adjective= sweet
tambal
noun= medicine
tambok
adjective= fat/chubby
tan-aw
verb= look/watch
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tingin
Tana!
interjection= I wish!/Hopefully!
tanan
adjective= all/every
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lahat
tanum
noun= plant
⚠️ Not Tagalog: halaman
tapulan
adjective= lazy
tara
interjection= let's go
taste
noun= taste
tawag
verb= call
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tawag (same)
tawon
interjection= poor thing
taxi
noun= taxi
team
noun= team
telebisyon
noun= television
telepono
noun= telephone
templo
noun= temple
tennis
noun= tennis
terminal
noun= terminal
test
noun= test
thermometer
noun= thermometer
thesis
noun= thesis
tibook
adjective= whole/entire
tibuok
adverb= wholly
ticket
noun= ticket
tigmaya
noun= drought
tigpamasaylo
noun= waiter/server
tigulang
adjective= old (age)
tiil
noun= foot/leg
⚠️ Not Tagalog: paa
tiki
noun= gecko
tiki
noun= lizard
timba
noun= bucket
tindahan
noun= store
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tindahan (same)
tindahan
noun= store/shop
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tindahan (same)
tindera
noun= vendor/seller
tindo
verb= persevere
tindog
verb= stand up
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tumayo
tingali
adverb= maybe/perhaps
⚠️ Not Tagalog: baka/siguro
tinidor
noun= fork
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tinidor (same)
tinola
noun= soup/stew
tinud-anay
verb= learn/study
tinun-an
noun= carpenter
tinuod
adjective= true/real
⚠️ Not Tagalog: totoo
tinuod
adverb= truly
tinuod
adjective= true/real
tinuwa
noun= fish soup
tipid
verb= save (money)
tipon
verb= gather/collect
tire
noun= tire
tiya
noun= aunt
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tiya (same)
tiyan
noun= stomach/belly
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tiyan (same)
tiyo
noun= uncle
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tiyo (same)
tol
noun= bro (slang)
toothbrush
noun= toothbrush
toothpaste
noun= toothpaste
tournament
noun= tournament
towel
noun= towel
trabahante
noun= worker/employee
trabaho
verb= work
⚠️ Not Tagalog: trabaho (same)
train
noun= train
transcript
noun= transcript
tricycle
noun= tricycle
tsa
noun= tea
tsong
noun= pal/buddy
tu-o
noun= right (direction)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kanan
tubag
verb= answer/reply
⚠️ Not Tagalog: sagot
tudlo
verb= teach
⚠️ Not Tagalog: turo
tudlo
verb= teach
tugot
verb= allow/permit
⚠️ Not Tagalog: payag
tuhod
noun= knee
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tuhod (same)
tuig
noun= year
⚠️ Not Tagalog: taon
tulak
verb= push
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tulak (same)
tulak
verb= push
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tulak (same)
tulay
noun= bridge
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tulay (same)
tulay
noun= bridge
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tulay (same)
tulo
number= three
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tatlo
tulo
noun= drop
tulog
verb= sleep
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tulog (same)
Tulog na ko
phrase= I'm going to sleep
tunay
noun= shark
tunga
adjective= middle/center
⚠️ Not Tagalog: gitna
tunga
noun= middle/center
tungod
adverb= because
tungod
preposition= due to
tungod kay
conjunction= because
tungtong
adverb= exactly
tuo
verb= believe
tuon
verb= learn/study
⚠️ Not Tagalog: aral
tuon
verb= study
uban
adverb= together/with
uban
preposition= with
ubanan
verb= accompany/together
ube
adjective= purple/violet
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lila
ubos
adjective= below/down
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ibaba
ubos
adverb= down
ubos
preposition= under/below
ubos
noun= down/below
ug
adverb= and
⚠️ Not Tagalog: at
ug
conjunction= and
uga
adjective= dry
⚠️ Not Tagalog: tuyo
ugma
adverb= tomorrow
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bukas
ugma
adverb= tomorrow
⚠️ Not Tagalog: bukas
uhaw
adjective= thirsty
⚠️ Not Tagalog: uhaw (same)
ukay
verb= dig
ulan
noun= rain
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ulan (same)
ulo
noun= head
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ulo (same)
umangkon
noun= nephew/niece
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pamangkin
umbrella
noun= umbrella
unahan
adjective= front
⚠️ Not Tagalog: harap
unggoy
noun= monkey
⚠️ Not Tagalog: unggoy (same)
unibersidad
noun= universe
unibersidad
noun= university
unlan
noun= pillow
⚠️ Not Tagalog: unan
unlan
noun= pillow
unod
noun= meat/flesh
unom
number= six
⚠️ Not Tagalog: anim
unos
noun= typhoon/storm
unsa
pronoun= what
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ano
unsa
pronoun= what
⚠️ Not Tagalog: ano
Unsa imong trabaho?
phrase= What is your work?
Unsa man?
phrase= What's up?/What is it?
unsa may
phrase= what about
unsa na
phrase= what is that
Unsa ni?
phrase= What is this?
unsaon
phrase= how to
unsaon ni
phrase= what is this called
Unsay ngalan nimo?
phrase= What is your name?
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Ano ang pangalan mo?
unya
adverb= later
unya
conjunction= then
unya
conjunction= and then
unya
adverb= later
upat
number= four
⚠️ Not Tagalog: apat
upload
verb= upload
Uroy!
interjection= Oh my!
usa
number= one
⚠️ Not Tagalog: isa
usa
adjective= one/same
Usa pa
phrase= One more/Say again
usahay
adverb= sometimes
⚠️ Not Tagalog: minsan
uswagon
verb= improve
utang
verb= borrow/debt
⚠️ Not Tagalog: utang (same)
utang
noun= debt/credit
utensil
noun= utensil
uyog
verb= move
video call
noun= video call
volleyball
noun= volleyball
wala
adverb= none/nothing
⚠️ Not Tagalog: wala (same but different usage)
wala
adverb= none
⚠️ Not Tagalog: wala (same)
wala
noun= left (direction)
⚠️ Not Tagalog: kaliwa
Wala ko kasabot
phrase= I don't understand
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Hindi ko maintindihan
Wala'y sapayan
phrase= You're welcome
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Walang anuman
Walay sapayan
phrase= You're welcome
⚠️ Not Tagalog: Walang anuman
wallet
noun= wallet
⚠️ Not Tagalog: pitaka
walo
number= eight
⚠️ Not Tagalog: walo (same)
watch
noun= watch
website
noun= website
wheelchair
noun= wheelchair
wifi
noun= wifi
x-ray
noun= x-ray
Yabaa!
interjection= How boastful!
yabag
adjective= boastful/noisy
Yawa!
interjection= Devil!/Damn!
yawi
noun= key
⚠️ Not Tagalog: susi
yelo
noun= ice
⚠️ Not Tagalog: yelo (same)
yuta
noun= land/earth
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lupa
yuta
noun= earth/land
⚠️ Not Tagalog: lupa
📖 About Bisaya/Cebuano
Pronunciation Tips:
- Stress is usually on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable
- "ng" at the start of words (like "ngano") is a single sound
- R is lightly rolled, similar to Spanish
- Vowels are pure: a, e, i, o, u (no diphthongs)
Grammar Notes:
- mo- = future actor focus
- nag- = present progressive
- gi- = object focus
- mi-/ni- = past actor focus
- No verb conjugation by person (I, you, they)