Bisdak Words

Simang going into different way or target or objective. Ayaw ug simang sa atong lantugi (Do not divert our topic) Pagka-simang gyud nimo oi, ingon ka mo trabaho ka, ningRead More

Liki in Bisaya means crack or leak Naay liki ang bungbong tungod sa linog (There is a crack in the wall due to earthquake) Liki is also used as idiomRead More

Patuga means to undertake something beyond one’s capacity or in unreasonable disregard Patuga unya di man lagi kaya (Trying to do stuff but nothing done) See also Tuga-tuga

Sinulog from the word “Sulog” which means river current, flow, or tide. Sinulog is a dance or ritual describing the iconic two-steps-forward, one-step-back dance mimicking a river’s flow, performed toRead More

Saulog means to celebrate, commemorate, or hold a feast/thanksgiving. Mag saulog ta sa imong adlaw nga natawhan (Let’s celebrate your birthday) Atong saulogon ang imong gradwasyon (Let’s celebrate your graduation)Read More

Hupas means expired; to lose flavor, aroma, potency, or freshness. Hupas naman ning tambal imong napalit (This medicine you’ve bought already expired.) — Hupas also used for diminished emotions orRead More

Tibuok means whole, full. Tibuok manggatos (Whole amount of 100 peso bill) Tibuk-a gud ni (Change this lose coins to 100 peso bill)   Related: Tinibuk-a (v) Tibuk-a (v) Opposite:Read More

Busog means full (tummy) Mangaon ta.. (Let’s eat) Salamat, busog pa ko (Thanks, I’m full)