Bisaya → English
Bisaya to English Translator: Free Cebuano Translation
Search any Bisaya (Cebuano) word below to get its English meaning, pronunciation, and usage examples. 775+ entries, reviewed by a native speaker.
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Type any Bisaya word to find its English translation, pronunciation, and examples.
Open Bisaya Dictionary10 Most-Searched Bisaya Words in English
Hello / How are you?
koo-MOOS-tah
Thank you
sah-LAH-maht
Delicious / Tasty
LAH-mee
Expensive / Love (dear)
MAH-hal
Grandmother
LOH-lah
Father
TAH-tie
Water
TOO-big
House / Home
BAH-lie
Happy / Glad
nah-LEE-pie
Angry / Upset
nah-SOO-koh
Common Bisaya Words by Category
Greetings
Kumusta
Hello / How are you?
Salamat
Thank you
Palihug
Please
Maayong buntag
Good morning
Maayong gabii
Good evening
Amping
Take care / Goodbye
Family
Lola
Grandmother
Lolo
Grandfather
Tatay
Father
Nanay
Mother
Igsoon
Sibling
Anak
Child / Son / Daughter
Food
Lami
Delicious
Tubig
Water
Kan-on
Rice (cooked)
Isda
Fish
Karne
Meat
Gulay
Vegetables
Emotions
Nalipay
Happy
Nasuko
Angry
Naluoy
Sad / Pitiful
Nangandoy
Hopeful / Wishing
Naguol
Sad / Grieving
Nalisang
Confused / Bewildered
See all 775+ words in the full Bisaya dictionary.
How to Translate Bisaya to English
To translate a Bisaya word to English, open the Bisaya dictionary and type the Cebuano word in the search box. The dictionary accepts both Bisaya spelling and English searches — type either language and it will find the match.
Each entry shows the English translation, pronunciation guide (with stressed syllables in capitals, e.g. sah-LAH-maht), part of speech, and example sentences in context. For phrases rather than single words, browse the 302 essential Bisaya phrases.
Looking for the reverse direction? Translate English to Bisaya using our 445+ word translator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is Bisaya to English translation on TalkBisaya?
All entries are written and reviewed by Irvin Abarca, a native Cebuano speaker from Davao. Each word includes the standard Cebuano definition, pronunciation guide, and example sentences. Where regional usage differs, we note it explicitly.
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes. Bisaya and Cebuano refer to the same language (ISO code: ceb). 'Bisaya' is the colloquial name used by speakers; 'Cebuano' is the formal linguistic name. Both terms are correct and interchangeable.
How many Bisaya words are there in this dictionary?
TalkBisaya has 775+ Bisaya words with full entries (pronunciation, examples, usage notes) plus additional quick-lookup words. The full Cebuano language has an estimated 50,000–70,000 words — we cover the most essential everyday vocabulary.
Can I use Google Translate for Bisaya?
Google Translate supports Cebuano but accuracy varies significantly — especially for idiomatic expressions, particles, and regional vocabulary. TalkBisaya entries are manually verified by a native speaker and include pronunciation guides and cultural context that machine translation misses.
What's the best Bisaya to English dictionary?
For digital use, TalkBisaya provides native speaker-reviewed entries free of charge. The authoritative academic reference is John U. Wolff's 'A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan' (1972), available on Project Gutenberg. For travel phrases, TalkBisaya's phrase guide covers the 302 most-used expressions.