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“I'm hungry” in Bisaya: Gutom na ko

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “I'm hungry” is Gutom na ko, pronounced GOO-tom 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

Gutom na ko

GOO-tom nah koh

English meaning
I'm hungry
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Gutom na ko

Say it as GOO-tom 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

  • Gutom na ko. Kaon ta!

    “I'm hungry. Let's eat!”

Related Bisaya words

Kaon

Eat

KAH-on

Busog na ko

I'm full

BOO-sog nah koh

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "I'm hungry" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "I'm hungry" is Gutom na ko, pronounced GOO-tom nah koh.
How do you pronounce "Gutom na ko"?
Pronounce it as GOO-tom nah koh. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Gutom na ko" mean in English?
"Gutom na ko" means "I'm hungry" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Gutom na ko" in a sentence?
Example: "Gutom na ko. Kaon ta!" — I'm hungry. Let's eat!
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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