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“Lemongrass” in Bisaya: tanglad

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “lemongrass” is tanglad, pronounced TANG-lad. 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

tanglad

TANG-lad

English meaning
lemongrass
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce tanglad

Say it as TANG-lad. 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

  • Ang tanglad naghatag ug humot sa sabaw.

    “Lemongrass gives the broth a fragrant aroma.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "lemongrass" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "lemongrass" is tanglad, pronounced TANG-lad.
How do you pronounce "tanglad"?
Pronounce it as TANG-lad. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "tanglad" mean in English?
"tanglad" means "lemongrass" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "tanglad" in a sentence?
Example: "Ang tanglad naghatag ug humot sa sabaw." — Lemongrass gives the broth a fragrant aroma.
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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