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“Here (near speaker)” in Bisaya: Dinhi

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “here (near speaker)” is Dinhi, pronounced DEEN-hee. It's used as a adverb in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Dinhi

DEEN-hee

English meaning
here (near speaker)
Part of speech
adverb

How to pronounce Dinhi

Say it as DEEN-hee. 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

  • Naa ko dinhi sa balay.

    “I'm here at the house.”

  • Tan-awa dinhi.

    “Look here.”

Related Bisaya words

Dinha

there (near listener)

DEEN-hah

Didto

there (far from both)

DEED-toh

Kini

this (near speaker)

KEE-nee

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "here (near speaker)" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "here (near speaker)" is Dinhi, pronounced DEEN-hee.
How do you pronounce "Dinhi"?
Pronounce it as DEEN-hee. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Dinhi" mean in English?
"Dinhi" means "here (near speaker)" in English. It functions as a adverb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Dinhi" in a sentence?
Example: "Naa ko dinhi sa balay." — I'm here at the house.
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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