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“To look for” in Bisaya: pangita

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “to look for” is pangita, pronounced pa-NGI-ta. 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

pangita

pa-NGI-ta

English meaning
to look for / to search
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce pangita

Say it as pa-NGI-ta. 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

  • Nangita ko sa akong susi.

    “I'm looking for my keys.”

Related Bisaya words

Kuha

Get / Take

KOO-hah

Nawala

Lost

nah-WAH-lah

Tan-aw

Look / See / Watch

tahn-AW

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to look for" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "to look for" is pangita, pronounced pa-NGI-ta.
How do you pronounce "pangita"?
Pronounce it as pa-NGI-ta. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "pangita" mean in English?
"pangita" means "to look for / to search" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "pangita" in a sentence?
Example: "Nangita ko sa akong susi." — I'm looking for my keys.
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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