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“Give me one” in Bisaya: Tagaan ko'g usa

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Give me one” is Tagaan ko'g usa, pronounced tah-GAH-ahn kohg OO-sah. It's used as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Tagaan ko'g usa

tah-GAH-ahn kohg OO-sah

English meaning
Give me one
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Tagaan ko'g usa

Say it as tah-GAH-ahn kohg OO-sah. 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

  • Tagaan ko'g usa ana.

    “Give me one of that.”

Related Bisaya words

Pila ni?

How much is this?

PEE-lah nee

Usa

One (1)

OO-sah

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Give me one" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Give me one" is Tagaan ko'g usa, pronounced tah-GAH-ahn kohg OO-sah.
How do you pronounce "Tagaan ko'g usa"?
Pronounce it as tah-GAH-ahn kohg OO-sah. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Tagaan ko'g usa" mean in English?
"Tagaan ko'g usa" means "Give me one" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Tagaan ko'g usa" in a sentence?
Example: "Tagaan ko'g usa ana." — Give me one of that.
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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