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“Thunder” in Bisaya: dalugdog

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “thunder” is dalugdog, pronounced da-LUG-dog. 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

dalugdog

da-LUG-dog

English meaning
thunder
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce dalugdog

Say it as da-LUG-dog. 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

  • Hadlok ang bata sa dalugdog.

    “The child is scared of thunder.”

Related Bisaya words

kidlat

lightning

KID-lat

Ulan

Rain

OO-lahn

Nahadlok

afraid / scared

nah-HAHD-lohk

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "thunder" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "thunder" is dalugdog, pronounced da-LUG-dog.
How do you pronounce "dalugdog"?
Pronounce it as da-LUG-dog. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "dalugdog" mean in English?
"dalugdog" means "thunder" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "dalugdog" in a sentence?
Example: "Hadlok ang bata sa dalugdog." — The child is scared of thunder.
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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