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“Dinner” in Bisaya: panihapon

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “dinner” is panihapon, pronounced pa-ni-HA-pon. 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

panihapon

pa-ni-HA-pon

English meaning
dinner / supper
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce panihapon

Say it as pa-ni-HA-pon. 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

  • Magluto ako ug humba para sa panihapon.

    “I'll cook humba for dinner.”

Related Bisaya words

pamahaw

breakfast

pa-MA-haw

paniudto

lunch / midday meal

pa-ni-UD-to

Gabii

Night / Evening

gah-BEE-ee

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "dinner" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "dinner" is panihapon, pronounced pa-ni-HA-pon.
How do you pronounce "panihapon"?
Pronounce it as pa-ni-HA-pon. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "panihapon" mean in English?
"panihapon" means "dinner / supper" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "panihapon" in a sentence?
Example: "Magluto ako ug humba para sa panihapon." — I'll cook humba for dinner.
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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