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“Envious” in Bisaya: Nasuya

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “envious” is Nasuya, pronounced nah-SOO-yah. It's used as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Nasuya

nah-SOO-yah

English meaning
envious / jealous (of things)
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce Nasuya

Say it as nah-SOO-yah. 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

  • Nasuya ko sa imong bag-ong sapatos.

    “I'm jealous of your new shoes.”

Usage note

The I want what you have feeling. Different from nagselos (romantic jealousy).

Related Bisaya words

Nagselos

romantically jealous

nahg-SEH-lohs

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "envious" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "envious" is Nasuya, pronounced nah-SOO-yah.
How do you pronounce "Nasuya"?
Pronounce it as nah-SOO-yah. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Nasuya" mean in English?
"Nasuya" means "envious / jealous (of things)" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Nasuya" in a sentence?
Example: "Nasuya ko sa imong bag-ong sapatos." — I'm jealous of your new shoes.
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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