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“Heartbeat” in Bisaya: tibod

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “heartbeat” is tibod, pronounced TI-bod. 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

tibod

TI-bod

English meaning
heartbeat / pulse
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce tibod

Say it as TI-bod. 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

  • Kusog ang iyang tibod pagkadungog sa balita.

    “His heart raced when he heard the news.”

Related Bisaya words

dughan

chest / breast

DUG-han

Nahadlok

afraid / scared

nah-HAHD-lohk

ginhawa

breath / to breathe

gin-HA-wa

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "heartbeat" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "heartbeat" is tibod, pronounced TI-bod.
How do you pronounce "tibod"?
Pronounce it as TI-bod. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "tibod" mean in English?
"tibod" means "heartbeat / pulse" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "tibod" in a sentence?
Example: "Kusog ang iyang tibod pagkadungog sa balita." — His heart raced when he heard the news.
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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