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“Scratched” in Bisaya: gasgas

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “scratched” is gasgas, pronounced GAS-gas. 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

gasgas

GAS-gas

English meaning
scratched / worn out / scuffed
Part of speech
adjective

How to pronounce gasgas

Say it as GAS-gas. 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

  • Gasgas na ang akong sakyanan sa tuo nga kilid.

    “My car is scratched on the right side.”

Related Bisaya words

daan

old / worn (for objects, not people)

DA-an

basag

broken / cracked / shattered

BA-sag

Sakyanan

Vehicle / Car

sak-YAH-nan

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "scratched" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "scratched" is gasgas, pronounced GAS-gas.
How do you pronounce "gasgas"?
Pronounce it as GAS-gas. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "gasgas" mean in English?
"gasgas" means "scratched / worn out / scuffed" in English. It functions as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "gasgas" in a sentence?
Example: "Gasgas na ang akong sakyanan sa tuo nga kilid." — My car is scratched on the right side.
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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