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“To miss (someone)” in Bisaya: Mingawon

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “to miss (someone)” is Mingawon, pronounced meeng-AH-wohn. 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

Mingawon

meeng-AH-wohn

English meaning
to miss (someone)
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce Mingawon

Say it as meeng-AH-wohn. 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

  • Mingawon ta ka.

    “We'll miss you.”

  • Gimingaw ko nimo.

    “I miss you (now).”

Usage note

Future tense form — I will miss. Past/present is gimingaw ko nimo (I miss you).

Related Bisaya words

Gimingaw

Miss (someone)

gee-MEENG-aw

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to miss (someone)" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "to miss (someone)" is Mingawon, pronounced meeng-AH-wohn.
How do you pronounce "Mingawon"?
Pronounce it as meeng-AH-wohn. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Mingawon" mean in English?
"Mingawon" means "to miss (someone)" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Mingawon" in a sentence?
Example: "Mingawon ta ka." — We'll miss you.
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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