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“To ride” in Bisaya: sakay

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “to ride” is sakay, pronounced SA-kay. 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

sakay

SA-kay

English meaning
to ride / to board (a vehicle)
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce sakay

Say it as SA-kay. 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

  • Mosakay ta sa dyip padulong sa merkado.

    “Let's ride the jeepney to the market.”

Related Bisaya words

byahe

trip / journey / travel

BYA-he

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to ride" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "to ride" is sakay, pronounced SA-kay.
How do you pronounce "sakay"?
Pronounce it as SA-kay. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "sakay" mean in English?
"sakay" means "to ride / to board (a vehicle)" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "sakay" in a sentence?
Example: "Mosakay ta sa dyip padulong sa merkado." — Let's ride the jeepney to the market.
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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