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“Delicious” in Bisaya: Lami
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Delicious” is Lami, pronounced lah-MEE. It's used as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.
Bisaya translation
Lami
lah-MEE
- English meaning
- Delicious / Tasty
- Part of speech
- adjective
How to pronounce Lami
Say it as lah-MEE. 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
Lami kaayo ang lechon!
“The lechon is very delicious!”
Lami ba ang pagkaon?
“Is the food delicious?”
Lami kaayo ning mangga!
“This mango is so delicious!”
Common phrases using Lami
- Lami kaayo!·So delicious!
- Lami ang luto nimo·Your cooking is delicious
- Dili lami·Not tasty
- Lami-lami!·Yummy!
Usage note
One of the most useful words for food!
Cultural context
Complimenting food with 'lami kaayo!' is a great way to show appreciation to your host. Filipinos take pride in their cooking, and this word will always bring smiles.
Synonyms and alternatives
You may also hear Lamian as alternative ways to express “Delicious” in Bisaya.
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