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“Grilled” in Bisaya: inihaw

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “grilled” is inihaw, pronounced i-NI-haw. 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

inihaw

i-NI-haw

English meaning
grilled / barbecued
Part of speech
adjective

How to pronounce inihaw

Say it as i-NI-haw. 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

  • Mopalit ta ug inihaw nga baboy sa merkado.

    “Let's buy grilled pork at the market.”

Cultural context

Inihaw na liempo (grilled pork belly) is a staple at Cebuano gatherings and a must-try street food.

Related Bisaya words

pinirito

fried / fried food

pi-ni-RI-to

Baboy

Pork / Pig

BAH-boy

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "grilled" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "grilled" is inihaw, pronounced i-NI-haw.
How do you pronounce "inihaw"?
Pronounce it as i-NI-haw. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "inihaw" mean in English?
"inihaw" means "grilled / barbecued" in English. It functions as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "inihaw" in a sentence?
Example: "Mopalit ta ug inihaw nga baboy sa merkado." — Let's buy grilled pork at the market.
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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