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“To roam” in Bisaya: suroy

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “to roam” is suroy, pronounced SU-roy. 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

suroy

SU-roy

English meaning
to roam / to tour around / to go sightseeing
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce suroy

Say it as SU-roy. 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

  • Manguroy ta sa Cebu karong Sabado.

    “Let's go sightseeing in Cebu this Saturday.”

Related Bisaya words

byahe

trip / journey / travel

BYA-he

Lugar

Place / Make room / Seat

loo-GAHR

byahero

traveler / someone who travels frequently

bya-HE-ro

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to roam" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "to roam" is suroy, pronounced SU-roy.
How do you pronounce "suroy"?
Pronounce it as SU-roy. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "suroy" mean in English?
"suroy" means "to roam / to tour around / to go sightseeing" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "suroy" in a sentence?
Example: "Manguroy ta sa Cebu karong Sabado." — Let's go sightseeing in Cebu this Saturday.
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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