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Tagalog “Walang anuman” in Bisaya: Walay sapayan
The Tagalog word “walang anuman” translates to Walay sapayan in Bisaya (Cebuano), pronounced wah-LAHY sah-pah-YAHN. In English, it means “You're welcome.” Bisaya is spoken by over 22 million people across the Visayas and Mindanao — the second most widely spoken language in the Philippines after Tagalog.
Bisaya translation
Walay sapayan
wah-LAHY sah-pah-YAHN
- English meaning
- You're welcome
- Part of speech
- phrase
How to pronounce Walay sapayan
Say it as wah-LAHY sah-pah-YAHN. 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.
Usage note
The standard reply to 'Salamat' in Bisaya. Casual versions: 'Sige ra' or 'Walay problema.'
Synonyms and alternatives
You may also hear Sige ra, Walay problema as alternative ways to express “walang anuman” in Bisaya.
Frequently asked questions
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