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“Saliva” in Bisaya: laway

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “saliva” is laway, pronounced LA-way. 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

laway

LA-way

English meaning
saliva / drool
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce laway

Say it as LA-way. 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

  • Naglaway ang bata sa pagtan-aw sa pagkaon.

    “The baby drooled while watching the food.”

Related Bisaya words

baba

mouth / lips

BA-ba

Kaon

Eat

KAH-on

Anak

Child / Son / Daughter

AH-nak

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "saliva" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "saliva" is laway, pronounced LA-way.
How do you pronounce "laway"?
Pronounce it as LA-way. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "laway" mean in English?
"laway" means "saliva / drool" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "laway" in a sentence?
Example: "Naglaway ang bata sa pagtan-aw sa pagkaon." — The baby drooled while watching the food.
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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