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Tagalog “Tara na” in Bisaya: Adto na ta / Sige na

The Tagalog word “tara na” translates to Adto na ta / Sige na in Bisaya (Cebuano), pronounced ahd-TOH nah tah. In English, it means “Let's go.” 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

Adto na ta / Sige na

ahd-TOH nah tah

English meaning
Let's go
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Adto na ta / Sige na

Say it as ahd-TOH nah tah. 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.

Usage note

Tagalog uses 'tara' (let's go) — Bisaya uses 'adto' (go) with 'ta' (we) and 'na' (now).

Frequently asked questions

What is "tara na" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya translation of the Tagalog word "tara na" is Adto na ta / Sige na, pronounced ahd-TOH nah tah. In English, it means "Let's go."
How do you pronounce "Adto na ta / Sige na"?
Pronounce it as ahd-TOH nah tah. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Adto na ta / Sige na" mean in English?
"Adto na ta / Sige na" means "Let's go" in English. It functions as a phrase 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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