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“Dry season” in Bisaya: ting-init

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “dry season” is ting-init, pronounced ting-I-nit. 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

ting-init

ting-I-nit

English meaning
dry season / summer
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce ting-init

Say it as ting-I-nit. 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

  • Mainit kaayo sa ting-init.

    “It's very hot during summer.”

Related Bisaya words

Init

Hot

ee-NIT

ting-ulan

rainy season

ting-U-lan

Panahon

Weather / Time / Season

pah-NAH-hon

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "dry season" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "dry season" is ting-init, pronounced ting-I-nit.
How do you pronounce "ting-init"?
Pronounce it as ting-I-nit. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "ting-init" mean in English?
"ting-init" means "dry season / summer" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "ting-init" in a sentence?
Example: "Mainit kaayo sa ting-init." — It's very hot during summer.
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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