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Kada adlaw in Bisaya

The Cebuano/Bisaya word Kada adlaw means “Every day”. Pronounced KAH-dah AHD-law, it is used as a phrase across Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and much of Mindanao. This guide covers what Kada adlaw means in Bisaya, how to pronounce it, when to use it, common example sentences, and how it compares to similar Cebuano words.

What Does “Kada adlaw” Mean in Bisaya?

In Bisaya (Cebuano), Kada adlaw translates to “Every day”.

Bisaya word

Kada adlaw

English meaning

Every day

Part of speech

Phrase

How to Pronounce “Kada adlaw”

KAH-dah AHD-law

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 Kada adlaw, put the main stress on the uppercase syllable in KAH-dah AHD-law. Practice by saying it slowly first, then gradually speed up to natural conversational pace.

“Kada adlaw” in a Sentence — 1 Example

Mag-exercise ko kada adlaw.

I exercise every day.

Related Bisaya Words

Adlaw

Day / Sun

Karon

Now / Today

Frequently Asked Questions About “Kada adlaw”

What does "Kada adlaw" mean in Bisaya?

"Kada adlaw" means "Every day" in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is used as a phrase in the Time category.

How do you pronounce "Kada adlaw" in Bisaya?

"Kada adlaw" is pronounced "KAH-dah AHD-law" 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 "Kada adlaw" Bisaya or Tagalog?

"Kada adlaw" 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. "Kada adlaw" (Every day) 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 "Kada adlaw" should be treated as Bisaya-specific unless verified in a Tagalog source.

Can "Kada adlaw" be used in formal Bisaya?

Yes, "Kada adlaw" 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 "Kada adlaw" in a sentence?

Example: "Mag-exercise ko kada adlaw." — "I exercise every day.".

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