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“I'm full” in Bisaya: Busog na ko

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “I'm full” is Busog na ko, pronounced BOO-sog nah koh. 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

Busog na ko

BOO-sog nah koh

English meaning
I'm full
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Busog na ko

Say it as BOO-sog nah koh. 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

  • Salamat, busog na ko.

    “Thank you, I'm full.”

Related Bisaya words

Kaon

Eat

KAH-on

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "I'm full" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "I'm full" is Busog na ko, pronounced BOO-sog nah koh.
How do you pronounce "Busog na ko"?
Pronounce it as BOO-sog nah koh. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Busog na ko" mean in English?
"Busog na ko" means "I'm full" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Busog na ko" in a sentence?
Example: "Salamat, busog na ko." — Thank you, I'm full.
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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