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Tagalog “Pasensya na” in Bisaya: Pasayloa / Pasensya na

The Tagalog word “pasensya na” translates to Pasayloa / Pasensya na in Bisaya (Cebuano), pronounced pah-sahy-LOH-ah. In English, it means “Sorry / Please bear with me.” 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

Pasayloa / Pasensya na

pah-sahy-LOH-ah

English meaning
Sorry / Please bear with me
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Pasayloa / Pasensya na

Say it as pah-sahy-LOH-ah. 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

'Pasensya' is borrowed from Spanish 'paciencia' (patience). 'Pasayloa' is the native Bisaya request for forgiveness.

Frequently asked questions

What is "pasensya na" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya translation of the Tagalog word "pasensya na" is Pasayloa / Pasensya na, pronounced pah-sahy-LOH-ah. In English, it means "Sorry / Please bear with me."
How do you pronounce "Pasayloa / Pasensya na"?
Pronounce it as pah-sahy-LOH-ah. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Pasayloa / Pasensya na" mean in English?
"Pasayloa / Pasensya na" means "Sorry / Please bear with me" in English. It functions as a phrase 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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