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“Clothes iron” in Bisaya: plantsa

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “clothes iron” is plantsa, pronounced PLANT-sa. 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

plantsa

PLANT-sa

English meaning
clothes iron
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce plantsa

Say it as PLANT-sa. 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

  • Plansahon ko ang akong sinina para sa trabaho.

    “I'll iron my shirt for work.”

Related Bisaya words

Trabaho

Work

trah-BAH-ho

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "clothes iron" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "clothes iron" is plantsa, pronounced PLANT-sa.
How do you pronounce "plantsa"?
Pronounce it as PLANT-sa. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "plantsa" mean in English?
"plantsa" means "clothes iron" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "plantsa" in a sentence?
Example: "Plansahon ko ang akong sinina para sa trabaho." — I'll iron my shirt for work.
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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