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“Biscuit” in Bisaya: biskwit

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “biscuit” is biskwit, pronounced BIS-kwit. It's used as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

biskwit

BIS-kwit

English meaning
biscuit / cookie
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce biskwit

Say it as BIS-kwit. 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

  • Gusto ba kag biskwit uban sa imong kape?

    “Do you want a biscuit with your coffee?”

Related Bisaya words

tinapay

bread

ti-NA-pay

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "biscuit" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "biscuit" is biskwit, pronounced BIS-kwit.
How do you pronounce "biskwit"?
Pronounce it as BIS-kwit. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "biskwit" mean in English?
"biskwit" means "biscuit / cookie" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "biskwit" in a sentence?
Example: "Gusto ba kag biskwit uban sa imong kape?" — Do you want a biscuit with your coffee?
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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