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“Fare” in Bisaya: Pamasahe

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Fare” is Pamasahe, pronounced pah-mah-SAH-heh. 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

Pamasahe

pah-mah-SAH-heh

English meaning
Fare / Transportation cost
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce Pamasahe

Say it as pah-mah-SAH-heh. 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

  • Pila ang pamasahe?

    “How much is the fare?”

  • Pila ang pamasahe paingon sa SM?

    “How much is the fare to SM?”

Related Bisaya words

Bayad

Payment / Pay

BAH-yahd

Para!

Stop! (for jeepney/transport)

PAH-rah

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Fare" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Fare" is Pamasahe, pronounced pah-mah-SAH-heh.
How do you pronounce "Pamasahe"?
Pronounce it as pah-mah-SAH-heh. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Pamasahe" mean in English?
"Pamasahe" means "Fare / Transportation cost" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Pamasahe" in a sentence?
Example: "Pila ang pamasahe?" — How much is the fare?
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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