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“To pick up” in Bisaya: punit

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “to pick up” is punit, pronounced PU-nit. 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

punit

PU-nit

English meaning
to pick up / to pluck / to gather small items
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce punit

Say it as PU-nit. 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

  • Puniton nimo ang mga dahon sa yarda.

    “Pick up the leaves in the yard.”

Related Bisaya words

Kuha

Get / Take

KOO-hah

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to pick up" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "to pick up" is punit, pronounced PU-nit.
How do you pronounce "punit"?
Pronounce it as PU-nit. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "punit" mean in English?
"punit" means "to pick up / to pluck / to gather small items" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "punit" in a sentence?
Example: "Puniton nimo ang mga dahon sa yarda." — Pick up the leaves in the yard.
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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