The Cebuano/Bisaya word inihaw means “grilled / barbecued”. Pronounced i-NI-haw, it is used as an adjective across Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and much of Mindanao. This guide covers what inihaw means in Bisaya, how to pronounce it, when to use it, common example sentences, and how it compares to similar Cebuano words.
In Bisaya (Cebuano), inihaw translates to “grilled / barbecued”. The word covers closely related meanings — grilled, barbecued — the right one depends on context.
Bisaya word
inihaw
English meaning
grilled
Part of speech
Adjective
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 inihaw, put the main stress on the uppercase syllable in i-NI-haw. Practice by saying it slowly first, then gradually speed up to natural conversational pace.
Mopalit ta ug inihaw nga baboy sa merkado.
Let's buy grilled pork at the market.
Inihaw na liempo (grilled pork belly) is a staple at Cebuano gatherings and a must-try street food.
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