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Tagalog “Hindi ko alam” in Bisaya: Wala ko kahibalo
The Tagalog word “hindi ko alam” translates to Wala ko kahibalo in Bisaya (Cebuano), pronounced wah-LAH koh kah-hee-BAH-loh. In English, it means “I don't know.” Bisaya is spoken by over 22 million people across the Visayas and Mindanao — the second most widely spoken language in the Philippines after Tagalog.
Bisaya translation
Wala ko kahibalo
wah-LAH koh kah-hee-BAH-loh
- English meaning
- I don't know
- Part of speech
- phrase
How to pronounce Wala ko kahibalo
Say it as wah-LAH koh kah-hee-BAH-loh. 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.
Usage note
A casual everyday alternative is 'Ambot' — meaning 'who knows / beats me.'
Synonyms and alternatives
You may also hear Ambot, Wala ko kabalo as alternative ways to express “hindi ko alam” in Bisaya.
Frequently asked questions
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