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“Woven mat” in Bisaya: banig

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “woven mat” is banig, pronounced BA-nig. 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

banig

BA-nig

English meaning
woven mat / sleeping mat
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce banig

Say it as BA-nig. 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

  • Moatol ang mga bisita sa banig.

    “The visitors will sleep on the mat.”

Cultural context

Woven from pandan or buri leaves, the banig is a traditional Philippine sleeping mat still common in rural Cebuano homes.

Related Bisaya words

Tulog

Sleep

TOO-log

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "woven mat" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "woven mat" is banig, pronounced BA-nig.
How do you pronounce "banig"?
Pronounce it as BA-nig. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "banig" mean in English?
"banig" means "woven mat / sleeping mat" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "banig" in a sentence?
Example: "Moatol ang mga bisita sa banig." — The visitors will sleep on the mat.
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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