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“Black pepper” in Bisaya: paminta

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “black pepper” is paminta, pronounced pa-MIN-ta. 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

paminta

pa-MIN-ta

English meaning
black pepper
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce paminta

Say it as pa-MIN-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

  • Dugang ug gamay nga paminta sa sabaw.

    “Add a little black pepper to the broth.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "black pepper" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "black pepper" is paminta, pronounced pa-MIN-ta.
How do you pronounce "paminta"?
Pronounce it as pa-MIN-ta. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "paminta" mean in English?
"paminta" means "black pepper" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "paminta" in a sentence?
Example: "Dugang ug gamay nga paminta sa sabaw." — Add a little black pepper to the broth.
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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