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Regular customer” in Bisaya: Suki

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Regular customer” is Suki, pronounced SOO-kee. It's used as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Suki

SOO-kee

English meaning
Regular customer
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce Suki

Say it as SOO-kee. 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

  • Suki na ko diri.

    I'm already a regular customer here.

  • Tagaan ko'g discount kay suki ko.

    Give me a discount because I'm a regular.

Cultural context

Being called 'suki' means you have a relationship with the vendor. They'll often give you better prices and first pick of fresh items.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Regular customer" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Regular customer" is Suki, pronounced SOO-kee.
How do you pronounce "Suki"?
Pronounce it as SOO-kee. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Suki" mean in English?
"Suki" means "Regular customer" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Suki" in a sentence?
Example: "Suki na ko diri." — I'm already a regular customer here.
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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