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“To enjoy” in Bisaya: lingaw

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “to enjoy” is lingaw, pronounced LI-ngaw. It's used as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

lingaw

LI-ngaw

English meaning
to enjoy / to have fun / to be entertained
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce lingaw

Say it as LI-ngaw. 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

  • Nalingaw kaayo mi sa baybayon.

    “We had so much fun at the beach.”

Related Bisaya words

Malipayon

happy / joyful

mah-lee-PAH-yohn

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to enjoy" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "to enjoy" is lingaw, pronounced LI-ngaw.
How do you pronounce "lingaw"?
Pronounce it as LI-ngaw. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "lingaw" mean in English?
"lingaw" means "to enjoy / to have fun / to be entertained" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "lingaw" in a sentence?
Example: "Nalingaw kaayo mi sa baybayon." — We had so much fun at the beach.
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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