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“Old” in Bisaya: daan

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “old” is daan, pronounced DA-an. It's used as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

daan

DA-an

English meaning
old / worn (for objects, not people)
Part of speech
adjective

How to pronounce daan

Say it as DA-an. 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

  • Daan na ang sakyanan pero maayo pa gihapon.

    “The car is old but still good.”

Usage note

Use tigulang for old people; daan is for things, objects, or concepts.

Related Bisaya words

basag

broken / cracked / shattered

BA-sag

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "old" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "old" is daan, pronounced DA-an.
How do you pronounce "daan"?
Pronounce it as DA-an. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "daan" mean in English?
"daan" means "old / worn (for objects, not people)" in English. It functions as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "daan" in a sentence?
Example: "Daan na ang sakyanan pero maayo pa gihapon." — The car is old but still good.
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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