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“Vegetable dish” in Bisaya: utan

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “vegetable dish” is utan, pronounced U-tan. It's used as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

utan

U-tan

English meaning
vegetable dish / vegetable stew
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce utan

Say it as U-tan. 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

  • Mokaon ta ug utan nga may kalabasa.

    “Let's eat vegetable stew with squash.”

Usage note

Utan specifically refers to a cooked vegetable dish or stew, not raw vegetables.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "vegetable dish" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "vegetable dish" is utan, pronounced U-tan.
How do you pronounce "utan"?
Pronounce it as U-tan. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "utan" mean in English?
"utan" means "vegetable dish / vegetable stew" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "utan" in a sentence?
Example: "Mokaon ta ug utan nga may kalabasa." — Let's eat vegetable stew with squash.
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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