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“Confused” in Bisaya: libog

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “confused” is libog, pronounced LI-bog. 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

libog

LI-bog

English meaning
confused / puzzled
Part of speech
adjective

How to pronounce libog

Say it as LI-bog. 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

  • Nalibog ako sa iyang sulti.

    “I got confused by what he said.”

Usage note

Libog in Cebuano means confused, not the Tagalog meaning. Context and register are very different.

Related Bisaya words

Ambot

I don't know / no idea

AHM-boht

hunahuna

to think / a thought / an idea

hu-na-HU-na

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "confused" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "confused" is libog, pronounced LI-bog.
How do you pronounce "libog"?
Pronounce it as LI-bog. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "libog" mean in English?
"libog" means "confused / puzzled" in English. It functions as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "libog" in a sentence?
Example: "Nalibog ako sa iyang sulti." — I got confused by what he said.
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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