The Cebuano/Bisaya word Nasubo means “sorrowful / deeply sad”. Pronounced nah-SOO-boh, it is used as a verb across Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and much of Mindanao. This guide covers what Nasubo 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), Nasubo translates to “sorrowful / deeply sad”. The word covers closely related meanings — sorrowful, deeply sad — the right one depends on context.
Usage note: Heavier than nagguol. Funeral-grade sadness.
Bisaya word
Nasubo
English meaning
sorrowful
Part of speech
Verb
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 Nasubo, put the main stress on the uppercase syllable in nah-SOO-boh. Practice by saying it slowly first, then gradually speed up to natural conversational pace.
Nasubo ko sa balita.
I was saddened by the news.
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