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“How much is this?” in Bisaya: Pila ni?

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “How much is this?” is Pila ni?, pronounced PEE-lah nee. It's used as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Pila ni?

PEE-lah nee

English meaning
How much is this?
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Pila ni?

Say it as PEE-lah nee. 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

  • Pila ni? - Baynte pesos.

    “How much is this? - Twenty pesos.”

Usage note

Essential phrase for shopping and bargaining.

Related Bisaya words

Pila

How much / How many

PEE-lah

Palit

Buy

PAH-lit

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "How much is this?" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "How much is this?" is Pila ni?, pronounced PEE-lah nee.
How do you pronounce "Pila ni?"?
Pronounce it as PEE-lah nee. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Pila ni?" mean in English?
"Pila ni?" means "How much is this?" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Pila ni?" in a sentence?
Example: "Pila ni? - Baynte pesos." — How much is this? - Twenty pesos.
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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