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“Seems like” in Bisaya: morag

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “seems like” is morag, pronounced MO-rag. It's used as a adverb in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

morag

MO-rag

English meaning
seems like / looks like / as if
Part of speech
adverb

How to pronounce morag

Say it as MO-rag. 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

  • Morag maulan karong hapon.

    “It looks like it's going to rain this afternoon.”

Related Bisaya words

Panahon

Weather / Time / Season

pah-NAH-hon

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "seems like" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "seems like" is morag, pronounced MO-rag.
How do you pronounce "morag"?
Pronounce it as MO-rag. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "morag" mean in English?
"morag" means "seems like / looks like / as if" in English. It functions as a adverb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "morag" in a sentence?
Example: "Morag maulan karong hapon." — It looks like it's going to rain this afternoon.
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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