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“Irritated” in Bisaya: Naglagot

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “irritated” is Naglagot, pronounced nahg-LAH-goht. It's used as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Naglagot

nahg-LAH-goht

English meaning
irritated / fed up
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce Naglagot

Say it as nahg-LAH-goht. 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

  • Naglagot ko sa traffic.

    “I'm fed up with the traffic.”

Usage note

A notch below anger. Petty annoyance, daily-use.

Related Bisaya words

Nasuko

angry

nah-SOO-koh

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "irritated" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "irritated" is Naglagot, pronounced nahg-LAH-goht.
How do you pronounce "Naglagot"?
Pronounce it as nahg-LAH-goht. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Naglagot" mean in English?
"Naglagot" means "irritated / fed up" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Naglagot" in a sentence?
Example: "Naglagot ko sa traffic." — I'm fed up with the traffic.
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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