English → Bisaya · Household

“Hammock” in Bisaya: duyan

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “hammock” is duyan, pronounced DU-yan. 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

duyan

DU-yan

English meaning
hammock / baby cradle / swing
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce duyan

Say it as DU-yan. 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

  • Gihigda ang bata sa duyan.

    “The baby was laid in the cradle.”

Cultural context

The duyan (hammock cradle) is iconic in Cebuano lullabies. The song 'Sa Ugoy ng Duyan' is known by every Filipino.

Related Bisaya words

Anak

Child / Son / Daughter

AH-nak

Tulog

Sleep

TOO-log

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "hammock" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "hammock" is duyan, pronounced DU-yan.
How do you pronounce "duyan"?
Pronounce it as DU-yan. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "duyan" mean in English?
"duyan" means "hammock / baby cradle / swing" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "duyan" in a sentence?
Example: "Gihigda ang bata sa duyan." — The baby was laid in the cradle.
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.

Continue learning Bisaya

More than just translations.

Browse the full Bisaya dictionary, compare words across all five Visayan languages, or jump into our beginner's guide.

All translationsBrowse dictionaryCompare Visayan