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“Candle” in Bisaya: kandila

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “candle” is kandila, pronounced kan-DI-la. It's used as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

kandila

kan-DI-la

English meaning
candle
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce kandila

Say it as kan-DI-la. 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

  • Nagdala mi ug kandila sa panahon sa bagyo.

    “We brought candles during the typhoon.”

Cultural context

Candles are essential during brownouts (power outages), which are still common during typhoons in the Visayas.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "candle" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "candle" is kandila, pronounced kan-DI-la.
How do you pronounce "kandila"?
Pronounce it as kan-DI-la. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "kandila" mean in English?
"kandila" means "candle" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "kandila" in a sentence?
Example: "Nagdala mi ug kandila sa panahon sa bagyo." — We brought candles during the typhoon.
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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