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“This morning” in Bisaya: Karong buntag

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “This morning” is Karong buntag, pronounced kah-RONG boon-TAG. It's used as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Karong buntag

kah-RONG boon-TAG

English meaning
This morning
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Karong buntag

Say it as kah-RONG boon-TAG. 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

  • Moadto ko karong buntag.

    “I'll go this morning.”

Related Bisaya words

Karon

Now / Today

kah-RON

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "This morning" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "This morning" is Karong buntag, pronounced kah-RONG boon-TAG.
How do you pronounce "Karong buntag"?
Pronounce it as kah-RONG boon-TAG. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Karong buntag" mean in English?
"Karong buntag" means "This morning" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Karong buntag" in a sentence?
Example: "Moadto ko karong buntag." — I'll go this morning.
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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