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“Laundry tub” in Bisaya: batya

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “laundry tub” is batya, pronounced BAT-ya. It's used as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

batya

BAT-ya

English meaning
laundry tub / large washing basin
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce batya

Say it as BAT-ya. 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

  • Ihulog ang mga biste sa batya.

    “Put the clothes in the laundry tub.”

Related Bisaya words

Tubig

Water

TOO-big

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "laundry tub" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "laundry tub" is batya, pronounced BAT-ya.
How do you pronounce "batya"?
Pronounce it as BAT-ya. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "batya" mean in English?
"batya" means "laundry tub / large washing basin" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "batya" in a sentence?
Example: "Ihulog ang mga biste sa batya." — Put the clothes in the laundry tub.
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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