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“Next week” in Bisaya: Sunod semana

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Next week” is Sunod semana, pronounced SOO-nod seh-MAH-nah. 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

Sunod semana

SOO-nod seh-MAH-nah

English meaning
Next week
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Sunod semana

Say it as SOO-nod seh-MAH-nah. 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

  • Mobalik ko sunod semana.

    “I'll come back next week.”

Related Bisaya words

Ugma

Tomorrow

OOG-mah

Karon

Now / Today

kah-RON

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Next week" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Next week" is Sunod semana, pronounced SOO-nod seh-MAH-nah.
How do you pronounce "Sunod semana"?
Pronounce it as SOO-nod seh-MAH-nah. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Sunod semana" mean in English?
"Sunod semana" means "Next week" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Sunod semana" in a sentence?
Example: "Mobalik ko sunod semana." — I'll come back next week.
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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