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“Spoon” in Bisaya: kutsara

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “spoon” is kutsara, pronounced kut-SA-ra. 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

kutsara

kut-SA-ra

English meaning
spoon
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce kutsara

Say it as kut-SA-ra. 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

  • Gamita ang kutsara sa pagkaon ug sabaw.

    “Use a spoon when eating soup.”

Cultural context

In Cebuano homes, eating rice with a spoon (kutsara) and fork is the norm — knives at the table are less common.

Related Bisaya words

tinidor

fork

ti-NI-dor

kutsilyo

knife

kut-SIL-yo

plato

plate / dish

PLA-to

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "spoon" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "spoon" is kutsara, pronounced kut-SA-ra.
How do you pronounce "kutsara"?
Pronounce it as kut-SA-ra. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "kutsara" mean in English?
"kutsara" means "spoon" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "kutsara" in a sentence?
Example: "Gamita ang kutsara sa pagkaon ug sabaw." — Use a spoon when eating soup.
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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