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“All” in Bisaya: tanan

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “all” is tanan, pronounced TA-nan. It's used as a number in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

tanan

TA-nan

English meaning
all / everyone / everything
Part of speech
number

How to pronounce tanan

Say it as TA-nan. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.

Example sentences

  • Tanan kamo mokaon, walay mahibilin.

    “Everyone eat, no one gets left out.”

Related Bisaya words

katunga

half / one half

ka-TU-nga

grupo

group / team

GRU-po

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "all" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "all" is tanan, pronounced TA-nan.
How do you pronounce "tanan"?
Pronounce it as TA-nan. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "tanan" mean in English?
"tanan" means "all / everyone / everything" in English. It functions as a number in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "tanan" in a sentence?
Example: "Tanan kamo mokaon, walay mahibilin." — Everyone eat, no one gets left out.
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.

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