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Tagalog Sino” in Bisaya: Kinsa

The Tagalog word sino translates to Kinsa in Bisaya (Cebuano), pronounced KEEN-sah. In English, it means “Who.” Bisaya is spoken by over 22 million people across the Visayas and Mindanao — the second most widely spoken language in the Philippines after Tagalog.

Bisaya translation

Kinsa

KEEN-sah

English meaning
Who
Part of speech
question

How to pronounce Kinsa

Say it as KEEN-sah. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is "sino" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya translation of the Tagalog word "sino" is Kinsa, pronounced KEEN-sah. In English, it means "Who."
How do you pronounce "Kinsa"?
Pronounce it as KEEN-sah. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Kinsa" mean in English?
"Kinsa" means "Who" in English. It functions as a question in everyday Cebuano conversation.
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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