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“Darn” in Bisaya: piste

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “darn” is piste, pronounced PIS-te. It's used as a interjection in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

piste

PIS-te

English meaning
darn / shoot / rats (mild expletive)
Part of speech
interjection

How to pronounce piste

Say it as PIS-te. 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

  • Piste, nawala ang akong susi!

    “Darn, I lost my keys!”

Usage note

A mild Cebuano expletive — less offensive than stronger words, common in everyday speech.

Related Bisaya words

sus

expression of surprise, dismay, or mild shock

SUS

Pastilan

Oh my goodness! / Wow!

pahs-TEE-lahn

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "darn" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "darn" is piste, pronounced PIS-te.
How do you pronounce "piste"?
Pronounce it as PIS-te. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "piste" mean in English?
"piste" means "darn / shoot / rats (mild expletive)" in English. It functions as a interjection in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "piste" in a sentence?
Example: "Piste, nawala ang akong susi!" — Darn, I lost my keys!
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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