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“Boiled” in Bisaya: nilaga

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “boiled” is nilaga, pronounced ni-LA-ga. 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

nilaga

ni-LA-ga

English meaning
boiled / boiled dish
Part of speech
adjective

How to pronounce nilaga

Say it as ni-LA-ga. 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

  • Nilaga nga manok ang ginaon namo sa Lunes.

    “Boiled chicken is what we eat on Mondays.”

Related Bisaya words

Manok

Chicken

mah-NOK

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "boiled" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "boiled" is nilaga, pronounced ni-LA-ga.
How do you pronounce "nilaga"?
Pronounce it as ni-LA-ga. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "nilaga" mean in English?
"nilaga" means "boiled / boiled dish" in English. It functions as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "nilaga" in a sentence?
Example: "Nilaga nga manok ang ginaon namo sa Lunes." — Boiled chicken is what we eat on Mondays.
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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