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“Stop by” in Bisaya: Hapit

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Stop by” is Hapit, pronounced HAH-pit. It's used as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Hapit

HAH-pit

English meaning
Stop by / Near
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce Hapit

Say it as HAH-pit. 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

  • Hapit lang ko sa tindahan.

    “I'll just stop by the store.”

  • Mohapit ba ni sa Ayala?

    “Does this pass by Ayala?”

Related Bisaya words

Para!

Stop! (for jeepney/transport)

PAH-rah

Lugar

Place / Make room / Seat

loo-GAHR

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Stop by" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Stop by" is Hapit, pronounced HAH-pit.
How do you pronounce "Hapit"?
Pronounce it as HAH-pit. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Hapit" mean in English?
"Hapit" means "Stop by / Near" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Hapit" in a sentence?
Example: "Hapit lang ko sa tindahan." — I'll just stop by the store.
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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