The Visaya (or as we informally call Bisaya) language is widely used all over the country, even in the places we assume to be Tagalog-speaking. Bisaya is translated into many dialects and is spoken differently depending on the place. In Cebu, Bisaya is pronounced in a very distinct manner.

What is Bisaya (Visaya)?

The Visaya (or as we informally call Bisaya) language is widely used all over the country, even in the places we assume to be Tagalog-speaking. Bisaya is translated into many dialects and is spoken differently depending on the place. In Cebu, Bisaya is pronounced in a very distinct manner.

Is it okay to use Bisaya when not in Cebu?

But Bisaya is a beautiful language, so there’s no shame in using it on a daily basis even when we’re not in Cebu (kevs if people stare at us)! So instead of looking at us like we’re crazy probinsyanos, join us!

Do tourists need to worry about language barrier in Cebu?

Tourists think that when they visit Cebu, they have nothing to worry about language barrier. That may be true because we, Cebuanos, can easily adapt and adjust to different languages. One proof of that is the growing BPO industry in the province. We can understand, speak and write in English, Tagalog and Bisaya with no trouble at all.

Why are Cebuanos so easy to adapt to different languages?

That may be true because we, Cebuanos, can easily adapt and adjust to different languages. One proof of that is the growing BPO industry in the province. We can understand, speak and write in English, Tagalog and Bisaya with no trouble at all. Wherever we go, we adjust our vocabulary to fit the language or dialect of that certain place.

What is the difference between nangurog and hibatyagan?

Nangurog ang iyang kaunoran. Nahinumdom siya sa giestorya sa iyang Nanay Teresa sa Mabini. Hibatyagan niyang ang iyang mga balhibo daw nahisama sa espada sa mga sundalo sa usa ka kasal. Gipanugnaw siya. Sa dihang nahuwasan siya sa iyang gibati, miduol siya sa duyan ug dali-daling gibaswat ang nagkisikisi nga masuso.

How do you use Palit and Bisaya in a sentence?

Use it in a sentence: Tagalog: Palit kayong dalawa ng lugar. (You two exchange places.) Bisaya: Palit ta ug kape adto sa Starbucks. (Let’s buy coffee at Starbucks.) Tagalog meaning: genetic trait. Bisaya meaning: different.