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Tagalog “Magandang umaga” in Bisaya: Maayong buntag

The Tagalog word “magandang umaga” translates to Maayong buntag in Bisaya (Cebuano), pronounced mah-AH-yohng boon-TAHG. In English, it means “Good morning.” 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

Maayong buntag

mah-AH-yohng boon-TAHG

English meaning
Good morning
Part of speech
greeting

How to pronounce Maayong buntag

Say it as mah-AH-yohng boon-TAHG. 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

The Tagalog 'magandang umaga' is 'Maayong buntag' in Bisaya.

Frequently asked questions

What is "magandang umaga" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya translation of the Tagalog word "magandang umaga" is Maayong buntag, pronounced mah-AH-yohng boon-TAHG. In English, it means "Good morning."
How do you pronounce "Maayong buntag"?
Pronounce it as mah-AH-yohng boon-TAHG. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Maayong buntag" mean in English?
"Maayong buntag" means "Good morning" in English. It functions as a greeting in everyday Cebuano conversation.
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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