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“Relaxed” in Bisaya: hayahay

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “relaxed” is hayahay, pronounced ha-ya-HAY. It's used as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

hayahay

ha-ya-HAY

English meaning
relaxed / easy-going / comfortable
Part of speech
adjective

How to pronounce hayahay

Say it as ha-ya-HAY. 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

  • Hayahay ang kinabuhi sa isla.

    “Life on the island is relaxed and easy.”

Related Bisaya words

malinawon

peaceful / calm / serene

ma-li-NA-won

Malipayon

happy / joyful

mah-lee-PAH-yohn

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "relaxed" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "relaxed" is hayahay, pronounced ha-ya-HAY.
How do you pronounce "hayahay"?
Pronounce it as ha-ya-HAY. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "hayahay" mean in English?
"hayahay" means "relaxed / easy-going / comfortable" in English. It functions as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "hayahay" in a sentence?
Example: "Hayahay ang kinabuhi sa isla." — Life on the island is relaxed and easy.
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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