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“Full” in Bisaya: puno

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “full” is puno, pronounced PU-no. It's used as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

puno

PU-no

English meaning
full / filled (container, place, or person)
Part of speech
adjective

How to pronounce puno

Say it as PU-no. 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

  • Puno na ang baso, ayaw na dugangi.

    “The glass is already full, don't add more.”

Related Bisaya words

Busog na ko

I'm full

BOO-sog nah koh

Walay sapayan

You're welcome

wah-LAI sah-PAH-yahn

balde

bucket / pail

BAL-de

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "full" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "full" is puno, pronounced PU-no.
How do you pronounce "puno"?
Pronounce it as PU-no. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "puno" mean in English?
"puno" means "full / filled (container, place, or person)" in English. It functions as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "puno" in a sentence?
Example: "Puno na ang baso, ayaw na dugangi." — The glass is already full, don't add more.
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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