Bisaya (en. Visayan)

/bɪˈsaja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An ethnic group in the Philippines found in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
The Visayans are known for their rich culture and traditions.
Ang mga Bisaya ay kilala sa kanilang mayamang kultura at tradisyon.
The language or languages spoken by the people in the Visayas region.
Cebuano is one of the main Bisayan languages.
Ang Cebuano ay isa sa mga pangunahing wikang Bisaya.
Referring to the entire group of people from the Visayan areas.
Many Visayans travel to Manila for better opportunities.
Marami sa mga Bisaya ang naglalakbay patungong Maynila para sa mas magandang oportunidad.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'Visaya', referring to ethnic groups and languages in the Philippines.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am Bisayan.
I am from the Bisayan region.
Bisaya ako
The language is Bisayan.
The language is Bisayan.
Bisaya ang wika

Related Words

Cebu
A major province in the Visayas that is home to Bisayan culture.
Cebu
Hiligaynon
One of the Bisayan languages mainly spoken in Iloilo.
Hiligaynon

Slang Meanings

Bisaya, which carries significant meaning.
I’m looking for a Bisaya to make it easier to understand our topic.
Nangita kog bisaya para mas dali ang sabot sa atong topic.
Being in a Bisaya vibe is very hip-hop.
I like hip-hop more when there’s a Bisaya theme.
Mas ganahan ko mag hip-hop kung naay bisaya nga tema.
A wonder of being Bisaya.
Why Bisaya? Because their culture is just so cool.
Ngano man nga bisaya? Kay cool ra kaayo ilang culture.