English → Bisaya · Demonstratives
“That (near listener)” in Bisaya: Kana
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “that (near listener)” is Kana, pronounced KAH-nah. It's used as a pronoun in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.
Bisaya translation
Kana
KAH-nah
- English meaning
- that (near listener)
- Part of speech
- pronoun
How to pronounce Kana
Say it as KAH-nah. 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
Unsa kana sa imong kamot?
“What's that in your hand?”
Kana nga libro akoa.
“That book is mine.”
Usage note
Refers to something near the listener — not the speaker. The most common learner mistake is reaching for kadto when kana is correct.
Synonyms and alternatives
You may also hear Na, Nang as alternative ways to express “that (near listener)” in Bisaya.
Related Bisaya words
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "that (near listener)" in Bisaya?
How do you pronounce "Kana"?
What does "Kana" mean in English?
How do you use "Kana" in a sentence?
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Continue learning Bisaya
More than just translations.
Browse the full Bisaya dictionary, compare words across all five Visayan languages, or jump into our beginner's guide.