The Cebuano/Bisaya word Ugangan means “parent-in-law”. Pronounced oo-GAH-ngahn, it is used as a noun across Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and much of Mindanao. This guide covers what Ugangan 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), Ugangan translates to “parent-in-law”.
Usage note: Formal Cebuano word for parent-in-law. In daily life, Mama / Papa / Tito / Tita are warmer.
Bisaya word
Ugangan
English meaning
parent-in-law
Part of speech
Noun
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 Ugangan, put the main stress on the uppercase syllable in oo-GAH-ngahn. Practice by saying it slowly first, then gradually speed up to natural conversational pace.
Si Tita Carmen mao akong ugangan.
Tita Carmen is my mother-in-law.
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