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Gutom na ko in Bisaya

The Cebuano/Bisaya word Gutom na ko means “I'm hungry”. Pronounced GOO-tom nah koh, it is used as a phrase across Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and much of Mindanao. This guide covers what Gutom na ko means in Bisaya, how to pronounce it, when to use it, common example sentences, and how it compares to similar Cebuano words.

What Does “Gutom na ko” Mean in Bisaya?

In Bisaya (Cebuano), Gutom na ko translates to “I'm hungry”.

Bisaya word

Gutom na ko

English meaning

I'm hungry

Part of speech

Phrase

How to Pronounce “Gutom na ko”

GOO-tom nah koh

Capital letters mark the stressed syllable — say it louder and slightly longer.

Bisaya stress is phonemic, meaning the wrong stress can change a word's meaning or make it unrecognisable to native speakers. For Gutom na ko, put the main stress on the uppercase syllable in GOO-tom nah koh. Practice by saying it slowly first, then gradually speed up to natural conversational pace.

“Gutom na ko” in a Sentence — 1 Example

Gutom na ko. Kaon ta!

I'm hungry. Let's eat!

Related Bisaya Words

Kaon

Eat

Busog na ko

I'm full

Frequently Asked Questions About “Gutom na ko”

What does "Gutom na ko" mean in Bisaya?

"Gutom na ko" means "I'm hungry" in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is used as a phrase in the Food category.

How do you pronounce "Gutom na ko" in Bisaya?

"Gutom na ko" is pronounced "GOO-tom nah koh" in Bisaya. Capital letters in the phonetic spelling mark the stressed syllable. Bisaya stress is generally strong and clear — say the highlighted syllable louder and slightly longer than the rest.

Is "Gutom na ko" Bisaya or Tagalog?

"Gutom na ko" is a Bisaya (Cebuano) word. Bisaya and Tagalog are separate languages — the same word can mean something different, or nothing at all, in the other language. "Gutom na ko" (I'm hungry) is used in the Cebuano-speaking regions: Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Samar, and much of Mindanao. Some Bisaya words share a Tagalog cognate through shared Spanish borrowings, but "Gutom na ko" should be treated as Bisaya-specific unless verified in a Tagalog source.

Can "Gutom na ko" be used in formal Bisaya?

Yes, "Gutom na ko" is used in both everyday conversation and more formal settings. As a phrase, it appears frequently in spoken Bisaya across all registers.

How do I use "Gutom na ko" in a sentence?

Example: "Gutom na ko. Kaon ta!" — "I'm hungry. Let's eat!".

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