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“I don't eat” in Bisaya: Dili ko mokaon ug
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “I don't eat” is Dili ko mokaon ug, pronounced DEE-lee koh moh-KAH-on oog. 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
Dili ko mokaon ug
DEE-lee koh moh-KAH-on oog
- English meaning
- I don't eat
- Part of speech
- phrase
How to pronounce Dili ko mokaon ug
Say it as DEE-lee koh moh-KAH-on oog. 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
Dili ko mokaon ug baboy.
“I don't eat pork.”
Dili ko mokaon ug karne.
“I don't eat meat.”
Dili ko mokaon ug seafood.
“I don't eat seafood.”
Usage note
Useful for dietary restrictions or allergies.
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