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How to Say “To hide” in Bisaya: tago
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “to hide” is tago, pronounced TA-go. It's used as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.
Bisaya translation
tago
TA-go
- English meaning
- to hide / to put away / to store
- Part of speech
- verb
How to pronounce tago
Say it as TA-go. 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
Itago ang kwarta sa luwas nga lugar.
“Keep the money in a safe place.”
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to hide" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "to hide" is tago, pronounced TA-go.
How do you pronounce "tago"?
Pronounce it as TA-go. Capitalized syllables indicate the stressed part of the word.
What does "tago" mean in English?
"tago" means "to hide / to put away / to store" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "tago" in a sentence?
Example: "Itago ang kwarta sa luwas nga lugar." — Keep the money in a safe place.
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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