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“Half” in Bisaya: katunga

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “half” is katunga, pronounced ka-TU-nga. 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

katunga

ka-TU-nga

English meaning
half / one half
Part of speech
number

How to pronounce katunga

Say it as ka-TU-nga. 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

  • Katunga lang ang akong gusto, dili tanan.

    “I only want half, not all of it.”

Related Bisaya words

tanan

all / everyone / everything

TA-nan

piraso

piece / portion / slice

pi-RA-so

Pila

How much / How many

PEE-lah

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "half" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "half" is katunga, pronounced ka-TU-nga.
How do you pronounce "katunga"?
Pronounce it as ka-TU-nga. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "katunga" mean in English?
"katunga" means "half / one half" in English. It functions as a number in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "katunga" in a sentence?
Example: "Katunga lang ang akong gusto, dili tanan." — I only want half, not all of it.
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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