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How to Say “Stop! (for jeepney” in Bisaya: Para!
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Stop! (for jeepney” is Para!, pronounced PAH-rah. It's used as a interjection in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.
Bisaya translation
Para!
PAH-rah
- English meaning
- Stop! (for jeepney/transport)
- Part of speech
- interjection
How to pronounce Para!
Say it as PAH-rah. 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
Para lang diri!
“Stop here please!”
Para sa corner!
“Stop at the corner!”
Cultural context
In jeepneys, you shout 'Para!' and the driver will stop. Pass your fare forward saying 'Bayad!' and it will be handed to the driver.
Usage note
Shout this in a jeepney when you want to get off. Usually followed by where you want to stop.
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