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“Take care” in Bisaya: Ingat

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “take care” is Ingat, pronounced EE-ngaht. It's used as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Ingat

EE-ngaht

English meaning
Take care
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Ingat

Say it as EE-ngaht. 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

  • Sige, ingat sa imong pag-uli.

    “Okay, take care on your way home.”

Usage note

Often paired with 'Sige' as a farewell: 'Sige, ingat.' The same word is used in Tagalog and Bisaya.

Synonyms and alternatives

You may also hear Pag-amping, Amping as alternative ways to express “take care” in Bisaya.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "take care" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "take care" is Ingat, pronounced EE-ngaht.
How do you pronounce "Ingat"?
Pronounce it as EE-ngaht. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Ingat" mean in English?
"Ingat" means "Take care" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Ingat" in a sentence?
Example: "Sige, ingat sa imong pag-uli." — Okay, take care on your way home.
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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