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“Where” in Bisaya: Asa

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Where” is Asa, pronounced AH-sah. It's used as a question in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Asa

AH-sah

English meaning
Where
Part of speech
question

How to pronounce Asa

Say it as AH-sah. 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

  • Asa ka paingon?

    “Where are you going?”

“Where” across Visayan languages

Bisaya is part of a larger family. Here's how the same word appears in five major Visayan languages:

  • Cebuanoasa
  • Hiligaynondiin
  • Warayhain
  • Kinaray-adiin
  • Tausughawnu
Compare more words across Visayan languages

Related Bisaya words

Unsa

What

OON-sah

Kinsa

Who

KEEN-sah

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Where" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Where" is Asa, pronounced AH-sah.
How do you pronounce "Asa"?
Pronounce it as AH-sah. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Asa" mean in English?
"Asa" means "Where" in English. It functions as a question in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Asa" in a sentence?
Example: "Asa ka paingon?" — Where are you going?
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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