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“Light” in Bisaya: kapawa

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “light” is kapawa, pronounced ka-PA-wa. 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

kapawa

ka-PA-wa

English meaning
light / brightness (natural daylight)
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce kapawa

Say it as ka-PA-wa. 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 kapawa sa buntag nakapahimong maayo ang akong mood.

    “The morning light puts me in a good mood.”

Related Bisaya words

Adlaw

Day / Sun

AHD-law

kaadlawon

dawn / very early morning (before sunrise)

ka-ad-LA-won

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "light" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "light" is kapawa, pronounced ka-PA-wa.
How do you pronounce "kapawa"?
Pronounce it as ka-PA-wa. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "kapawa" mean in English?
"kapawa" means "light / brightness (natural daylight)" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "kapawa" in a sentence?
Example: "Ang kapawa sa buntag nakapahimong maayo ang akong mood." — The morning light puts me in a good mood.
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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