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“Just water” in Bisaya: Tubig lang

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Just water” is Tubig lang, pronounced TOO-big lahng. 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

Tubig lang

TOO-big lahng

English meaning
Just water
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Tubig lang

Say it as TOO-big lahng. 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

  • Tubig lang ang akong imnon.

    “Just water for my drink.”

Related Bisaya words

Tubig

Water

TOO-big

Inom

Drink

ee-NOM

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Just water" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Just water" is Tubig lang, pronounced TOO-big lahng.
How do you pronounce "Tubig lang"?
Pronounce it as TOO-big lahng. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Tubig lang" mean in English?
"Tubig lang" means "Just water" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Tubig lang" in a sentence?
Example: "Tubig lang ang akong imnon." — Just water for my drink.
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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