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“There (near listener)” in Bisaya: Dinha

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “there (near listener)” is Dinha, pronounced DEEN-hah. 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

Dinha

DEEN-hah

English meaning
there (near listener)
Part of speech
adverb

How to pronounce Dinha

Say it as DEEN-hah. 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

  • Butang ra dinha.

    “Just put it there (near you).”

Related Bisaya words

Dinhi

here (near speaker)

DEEN-hee

Didto

there (far from both)

DEED-toh

Kana

that (near listener)

KAH-nah

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "there (near listener)" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "there (near listener)" is Dinha, pronounced DEEN-hah.
How do you pronounce "Dinha"?
Pronounce it as DEEN-hah. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Dinha" mean in English?
"Dinha" means "there (near listener)" in English. It functions as a adverb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Dinha" in a sentence?
Example: "Butang ra dinha." — Just put it there (near you).
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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