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“Coconut milk” in Bisaya: gata

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “coconut milk” is gata, pronounced GA-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

gata

GA-ta

English meaning
coconut milk
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce gata

Say it as GA-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

  • Gamiton ang gata sa pagluto ug ginataang manok.

    “Use coconut milk when cooking chicken in coconut milk.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "coconut milk" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "coconut milk" is gata, pronounced GA-ta.
How do you pronounce "gata"?
Pronounce it as GA-ta. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "gata" mean in English?
"gata" means "coconut milk" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "gata" in a sentence?
Example: "Gamiton ang gata sa pagluto ug ginataang manok." — Use coconut milk when cooking chicken in coconut milk.
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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