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Karong gabii in Bisaya

The Cebuano/Bisaya word Karong gabii means “Tonight”. Pronounced kah-RONG gah-BEE-ee, it is used as a phrase across Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and much of Mindanao. This guide covers what Karong gabii means in Bisaya, how to pronounce it, when to use it, common example sentences, and how it compares to similar Cebuano words.

What Does “Karong gabii” Mean in Bisaya?

In Bisaya (Cebuano), Karong gabii translates to “Tonight”.

Bisaya word

Karong gabii

English meaning

Tonight

Part of speech

Phrase

How to Pronounce “Karong gabii”

kah-RONG gah-BEE-ee

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 Karong gabii, put the main stress on the uppercase syllable in kah-RONG gah-BEE-ee. Practice by saying it slowly first, then gradually speed up to natural conversational pace.

“Karong gabii” in a Sentence — 1 Example

Magkita ta karong gabii.

Let's meet tonight.

Related Bisaya Words

Karon

Now / Today

Gabii

Night / Evening

Frequently Asked Questions About “Karong gabii”

What does "Karong gabii" mean in Bisaya?

"Karong gabii" means "Tonight" in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is used as a phrase in the Time category.

How do you pronounce "Karong gabii" in Bisaya?

"Karong gabii" is pronounced "kah-RONG gah-BEE-ee" 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 "Karong gabii" Bisaya or Tagalog?

"Karong gabii" 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. "Karong gabii" (Tonight) 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 "Karong gabii" should be treated as Bisaya-specific unless verified in a Tagalog source.

Can "Karong gabii" be used in formal Bisaya?

Yes, "Karong gabii" 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 "Karong gabii" in a sentence?

Example: "Magkita ta karong gabii." — "Let's meet tonight.".

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