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“Tonight” in Bisaya: Karong gabii

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Tonight” is Karong gabii, pronounced kah-RONG gah-BEE-ee. It's used as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Karong gabii

kah-RONG gah-BEE-ee

English meaning
Tonight
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Karong gabii

Say it as kah-RONG gah-BEE-ee. 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

  • Magkita ta karong gabii.

    “Let's meet tonight.”

Related Bisaya words

Karon

Now / Today

kah-RON

Gabii

Night / Evening

gah-BEE-ee

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Tonight" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Tonight" is Karong gabii, pronounced kah-RONG gah-BEE-ee.
How do you pronounce "Karong gabii"?
Pronounce it as kah-RONG gah-BEE-ee. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Karong gabii" mean in English?
"Karong gabii" means "Tonight" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Karong gabii" in a sentence?
Example: "Magkita ta karong gabii." — Let's meet tonight.
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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