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Masulub-on in Bisaya

The Cebuano/Bisaya word Masulub-on means “Sad”. Pronounced mah-soo-LOO-bon, it is used as an adjective across Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and much of Mindanao. This guide covers what Masulub-on means in Bisaya, how to pronounce it, when to use it, common example sentences, and how it compares to similar Cebuano words.

What Does “Masulub-on” Mean in Bisaya?

In Bisaya (Cebuano), Masulub-on translates to “Sad”.

Bisaya word

Masulub-on

English meaning

Sad

Part of speech

Adjective

How to Pronounce “Masulub-on”

mah-soo-LOO-bon

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 Masulub-on, put the main stress on the uppercase syllable in mah-soo-LOO-bon. Practice by saying it slowly first, then gradually speed up to natural conversational pace.

“Masulub-on” in a Sentence — 1 Example

Masulub-on ko tungod nimo.

I'm sad because of you.

Related Bisaya Words

Malipayon

happy / joyful

hilak

to cry / tears

Frequently Asked Questions About “Masulub-on”

What does "Masulub-on" mean in Bisaya?

"Masulub-on" means "Sad" in Bisaya (Cebuano). It is used as an adjective in the Emotions category.

How do you pronounce "Masulub-on" in Bisaya?

"Masulub-on" is pronounced "mah-soo-LOO-bon" 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 "Masulub-on" Bisaya or Tagalog?

"Masulub-on" 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. "Masulub-on" (Sad) 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 "Masulub-on" should be treated as Bisaya-specific unless verified in a Tagalog source.

Can "Masulub-on" be used in formal Bisaya?

Yes, "Masulub-on" is used in both everyday conversation and more formal settings. As an adjective, it appears frequently in spoken Bisaya across all registers.

How do I use "Masulub-on" in a sentence?

Example: "Masulub-on ko tungod nimo." — "I'm sad because of you.".

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