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Mingawon in Bisaya

The Cebuano/Bisaya word Mingawon means “to miss (someone)”. Pronounced meeng-AH-wohn, it is used as a verb across Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and much of Mindanao. This guide covers what Mingawon means in Bisaya, how to pronounce it, when to use it, common example sentences, and how it compares to similar Cebuano words.

What Does “Mingawon” Mean in Bisaya?

In Bisaya (Cebuano), Mingawon translates to “to miss (someone)”.

Usage note: Future tense form — I will miss. Past/present is gimingaw ko nimo (I miss you).

Bisaya word

Mingawon

English meaning

to miss (someone)

Part of speech

Verb

How to Pronounce “Mingawon”

meeng-AH-wohn

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 Mingawon, put the main stress on the uppercase syllable in meeng-AH-wohn. Practice by saying it slowly first, then gradually speed up to natural conversational pace.

“Mingawon” in a Sentence — 2 Examples

Mingawon ta ka.

We'll miss you.

Gimingaw ko nimo.

I miss you (now).

Related Bisaya Words

Gimingaw

Miss (someone)

Frequently Asked Questions About “Mingawon”

What does "Mingawon" mean in Bisaya?

"Mingawon" means "to miss (someone)" in Bisaya (Cebuano). Future tense form — I will miss. Past/present is gimingaw ko nimo (I miss you). It is used as a verb in the Romantic category.

How do you pronounce "Mingawon" in Bisaya?

"Mingawon" is pronounced "meeng-AH-wohn" 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 "Mingawon" Bisaya or Tagalog?

"Mingawon" 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. "Mingawon" (to miss (someone)) 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 "Mingawon" should be treated as Bisaya-specific unless verified in a Tagalog source.

Can "Mingawon" be used in formal Bisaya?

Yes, "Mingawon" is used in both everyday conversation and more formal settings. Future tense form — I will miss. Past/present is gimingaw ko nimo (I miss you).

How do I use "Mingawon" in a sentence?

Example: "Mingawon ta ka." — "We'll miss you.". Another example: "Gimingaw ko nimo." — "I miss you (now).".

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