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Sinigang — sour tamarind-based soup with vegetables and meat” in Bisaya: sinigang

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “sinigang — sour tamarind-based soup with vegetables and meat” is sinigang, pronounced si-NI-gang. 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

sinigang

si-NI-gang

English meaning
sinigang — sour tamarind-based soup with vegetables and meat
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce sinigang

Say it as si-NI-gang. 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

  • Gusto nako ug sinigang nga baboy karong udto.

    I want pork sinigang for lunch today.

Cultural context

The sourness in sinigang traditionally comes from tamarind (sampalok). It's comfort food for many Filipinos.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "sinigang — sour tamarind-based soup with vegetables and meat" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "sinigang — sour tamarind-based soup with vegetables and meat" is sinigang, pronounced si-NI-gang.
How do you pronounce "sinigang"?
Pronounce it as si-NI-gang. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "sinigang" mean in English?
"sinigang" means "sinigang — sour tamarind-based soup with vegetables and meat" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "sinigang" in a sentence?
Example: "Gusto nako ug sinigang nga baboy karong udto." — I want pork sinigang for lunch today.
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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