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“To load” in Bisaya: lulan

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “to load” is lulan, pronounced LU-lan. 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

lulan

LU-lan

English meaning
to load / to board (cargo or passengers)
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce lulan

Say it as LU-lan. 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

  • Ilulan na ang mga karga sa truck.

    “Load the cargo onto the truck.”

Related Bisaya words

sakay

to ride / to board (a vehicle)

SA-kay

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to load" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "to load" is lulan, pronounced LU-lan.
How do you pronounce "lulan"?
Pronounce it as LU-lan. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "lulan" mean in English?
"lulan" means "to load / to board (cargo or passengers)" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "lulan" in a sentence?
Example: "Ilulan na ang mga karga sa truck." — Load the cargo onto the truck.
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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