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“You're welcome” in Bisaya: Walay sapayan

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “You're welcome” is Walay sapayan, pronounced wah-LIE sah-PAH-yan. It's used as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Walay sapayan

wah-LIE sah-PAH-yan

English meaning
You're welcome / No problem
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Walay sapayan

Say it as wah-LIE sah-PAH-yan. 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

  • Salamat! - Walay sapayan.

    “Thank you! - You're welcome.”

Related Bisaya words

Salamat

Thank you

sah-LAH-maht

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "You're welcome" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "You're welcome" is Walay sapayan, pronounced wah-LIE sah-PAH-yan.
How do you pronounce "Walay sapayan"?
Pronounce it as wah-LIE sah-PAH-yan. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Walay sapayan" mean in English?
"Walay sapayan" means "You're welcome / No problem" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Walay sapayan" in a sentence?
Example: "Salamat! - Walay sapayan." — Thank you! - You're welcome.
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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