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“To feed (a person or animal)” in Bisaya: pakan

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “to feed (a person or animal)” is pakan, pronounced PA-kan. 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

pakan

PA-kan

English meaning
to feed (a person or animal)
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce pakan

Say it as PA-kan. 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

  • Pakana ang iro sa buntag.

    “Feed the dog in the morning.”

Related Bisaya words

Kaon

Eat

KAH-on

Pagkaon

Food

pahg-KAH-on

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to feed (a person or animal)" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "to feed (a person or animal)" is pakan, pronounced PA-kan.
How do you pronounce "pakan"?
Pronounce it as PA-kan. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "pakan" mean in English?
"pakan" means "to feed (a person or animal)" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "pakan" in a sentence?
Example: "Pakana ang iro sa buntag." — Feed the dog in the 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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