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“I miss you” in Bisaya: Gimingaw ko nimo
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “I miss you” is Gimingaw ko nimo, pronounced gee-mee-NGAW koh nee-MOH. 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
Gimingaw ko nimo
gee-mee-NGAW koh nee-MOH
- English meaning
- I miss you
- Part of speech
- phrase
How to pronounce Gimingaw ko nimo
Say it as gee-mee-NGAW koh nee-MOH. 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
Gimingaw ko nimo, palangga.
“I miss you, my love.”
Sobrang gimingaw na ko nimo.
“I really miss you so much.”
Usage note
Literally translates to 'I am lonely for you.' The root word 'mingaw' means loneliness or longing.
Cultural context
One of the most beautiful phrases in Bisaya — the longing is built right into the word. It's used between romantic partners, family members, and close friends who haven't seen each other in a while.
Synonyms and alternatives
You may also hear Mingaw na ko nimo, Gihandom tika as alternative ways to express “I miss you” in Bisaya.
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