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“Weather” in Bisaya: Panahon

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Weather” is Panahon, pronounced pah-NAH-hon. 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

Panahon

pah-NAH-hon

English meaning
Weather / Time / Season
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce Panahon

Say it as pah-NAH-hon. 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

  • Maayo ang panahon karon.

    “The weather is nice today.”

  • Daotan ang panahon.

    “The weather is bad.”

Related Bisaya words

Init

Hot

ee-NIT

Ulan

Rain

OO-lahn

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Weather" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Weather" is Panahon, pronounced pah-NAH-hon.
How do you pronounce "Panahon"?
Pronounce it as pah-NAH-hon. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Panahon" mean in English?
"Panahon" means "Weather / Time / Season" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Panahon" in a sentence?
Example: "Maayo ang panahon karon." — The weather is nice today.
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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