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“As long as” in Bisaya: basta

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “as long as” is basta, pronounced BAS-ta. It's used as a adverb in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

basta

BAS-ta

English meaning
as long as / just / simply (do it)
Part of speech
adverb

How to pronounce basta

Say it as BAS-ta. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.

Example sentences

  • Basta maayo ang buhat, sige lang.

    “As long as the work is good, it's fine.”

Related Bisaya words

Dili

No / Not

DEE-lee

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "as long as" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "as long as" is basta, pronounced BAS-ta.
How do you pronounce "basta"?
Pronounce it as BAS-ta. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "basta" mean in English?
"basta" means "as long as / just / simply (do it)" in English. It functions as a adverb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "basta" in a sentence?
Example: "Basta maayo ang buhat, sige lang." — As long as the work is good, it's fine.
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.

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