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Beautiful” in Bisaya: Nindot

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Beautiful” is Nindot, pronounced NEEN-dot. It's used as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Nindot

NEEN-dot

English meaning
Beautiful / Nice / Pretty
Part of speech
adjective

How to pronounce Nindot

Say it as NEEN-dot. 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

  • Nindot kaayo ang beach!

    The beach is very beautiful!

Beautiful” across Visayan languages

Bisaya is part of a larger family. Here's how the same word appears in five major Visayan languages:

  • Cebuanogwapa / nindot
  • Hiligaynonguwapa / matahum
  • Waraymagayon / gwapa
  • Kinaray-amatahum / gwapa
  • Tausugmasulig
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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Beautiful" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Beautiful" is Nindot, pronounced NEEN-dot.
How do you pronounce "Nindot"?
Pronounce it as NEEN-dot. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Nindot" mean in English?
"Nindot" means "Beautiful / Nice / Pretty" in English. It functions as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Nindot" in a sentence?
Example: "Nindot kaayo ang beach!" — The beach is very beautiful!
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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