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Tagalog “Magandang gabi” in Bisaya: Maayong gabii

The Tagalog word “magandang gabi” translates to Maayong gabii in Bisaya (Cebuano), pronounced mah-AH-yohng gah-BEE-ee. In English, it means “Good evening / Good night.” Bisaya is spoken by over 22 million people across the Visayas and Mindanao — the second most widely spoken language in the Philippines after Tagalog.

Bisaya translation

Maayong gabii

mah-AH-yohng gah-BEE-ee

English meaning
Good evening / Good night
Part of speech
greeting

How to pronounce Maayong gabii

Say it as mah-AH-yohng gah-BEE-ee. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is "magandang gabi" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya translation of the Tagalog word "magandang gabi" is Maayong gabii, pronounced mah-AH-yohng gah-BEE-ee. In English, it means "Good evening / Good night."
How do you pronounce "Maayong gabii"?
Pronounce it as mah-AH-yohng gah-BEE-ee. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Maayong gabii" mean in English?
"Maayong gabii" means "Good evening / Good night" in English. It functions as a greeting in everyday Cebuano conversation.
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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