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“Let's eat!” in Bisaya: Kaon ta!

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Let's eat!” is Kaon ta!, pronounced KAH-on tah. 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

Kaon ta!

KAH-on tah

English meaning
Let's eat!
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Kaon ta!

Say it as KAH-on tah. 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

  • Kaon ta! Gutom na ko.

    “Let's eat! I'm hungry.”

Usage note

An invitation to eat - central to Filipino hospitality.

Related Bisaya words

Kaon

Eat

KAH-on

Pagkaon

Food

pahg-KAH-on

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Let's eat!" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Let's eat!" is Kaon ta!, pronounced KAH-on tah.
How do you pronounce "Kaon ta!"?
Pronounce it as KAH-on tah. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Kaon ta!" mean in English?
"Kaon ta!" means "Let's eat!" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Kaon ta!" in a sentence?
Example: "Kaon ta! Gutom na ko." — Let's eat! I'm hungry.
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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