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Term of address for a young girl or younger female” in Bisaya: day

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “term of address for a young girl or younger female” is day, pronounced DAY. 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

day

DAY

English meaning
term of address for a young girl or younger female
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce day

Say it as DAY. 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

  • Day, unsay presyo niini?

    Miss, what's the price of this?

Usage note

Day is used to address girls and young women; also used between female friends and by older people toward younger women in service.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "term of address for a young girl or younger female" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "term of address for a young girl or younger female" is day, pronounced DAY.
How do you pronounce "day"?
Pronounce it as DAY. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "day" mean in English?
"day" means "term of address for a young girl or younger female" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "day" in a sentence?
Example: "Day, unsay presyo niini?" — Miss, what's the price of this?
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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