banig
The Bisaya word for woven mat is “banig”.
NounHousehold
English Meaning
woven mat / sleeping mat
Pronunciation
BA-nig
Capital letters indicate stressed syllables
Example Sentences
1. “Moatol ang mga bisita sa banig.”
“The visitors will sleep on the mat.”
Related Words
Cultural Note
Woven from pandan or buri leaves, the banig is a traditional Philippine sleeping mat still common in rural Cebuano homes.
Quick Reference
Bisaya
banig
English
woven mat / sleeping mat
Pronunciation
BA-nig
Part of Speech
Noun