Foodnoun
Isda
IS-dah
EnglishFish
Word of the Day · Monday, May 11, 2026
Isda — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 11, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Isda" is a native Austronesian word for fish, shared across many Philippine languages — its ubiquity in the vocabulary reflects how central fishing has been to the diet and livelihood of island communities for thousands of years.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
The Philippines has some of the richest fishing grounds in Southeast Asia, and coastal Bisaya communities in Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte have depended on isda as their primary protein source for generations.
Example Sentences
Describing a simple Filipino dinner
Prito nga isda ang ulam namo karong panihapon.
“Fried fish is our dish for dinner tonight.”
Planning an early fishing trip
Mangisda ta ugma sa buntag!
“Let's go fishing tomorrow morning!”
Enjoying grilled fish at a meal
Lami kaayo ang sinugba nga isda!
“Grilled fish is so delicious!”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
Which of these correctly uses "isda" in a typical Bisaya fishing community context?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Isda" mean in Bisaya?
"Isda" means "Fish" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Food category, pronounced as "IS-dah".
How do you pronounce "Isda" in Cebuano?
"Isda" is pronounced "IS-dah". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Isda" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Prito nga isda ang ulam namo karong panihapon." — "Fried fish is our dish for dinner tonight.". The Philippines has some of the richest fishing grounds in Southeast Asia, and coastal Bisaya communities in Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte have depended on isda as their primary protein source for generations.
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