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“There (far from both)” in Bisaya: Didto

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “there (far from both)” is Didto, pronounced DEED-toh. It's used as a adverb in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Didto

DEED-toh

English meaning
there (far from both)
Part of speech
adverb

How to pronounce Didto

Say it as DEED-toh. 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

  • Didto sa Cebu mi nagpuyo.

    “We lived there in Cebu.”

Related Bisaya words

Dinhi

here (near speaker)

DEEN-hee

Dinha

there (near listener)

DEEN-hah

Kadto

that (far from both / past)

KAHD-toh

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "there (far from both)" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "there (far from both)" is Didto, pronounced DEED-toh.
How do you pronounce "Didto"?
Pronounce it as DEED-toh. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Didto" mean in English?
"Didto" means "there (far from both)" in English. It functions as a adverb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Didto" in a sentence?
Example: "Didto sa Cebu mi nagpuyo." — We lived there in Cebu.
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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