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“Turn” in Bisaya: Liko

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Turn” is Liko, pronounced LEE-koh. 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

Liko

LEE-koh

English meaning
Turn
Part of speech
verb

How to pronounce Liko

Say it as LEE-koh. 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

  • Liko sa sunod nga kanto.

    “Turn at the next corner.”

  • Liko sa tuo.

    “Turn right.”

  • Liko sa wala.

    “Turn left.”

Related Bisaya words

Tuo

Right (direction)

TOO-oh

Wala

Left (direction)

wah-LAH

Diretso

Straight ahead

dee-RET-so

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Turn" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Turn" is Liko, pronounced LEE-koh.
How do you pronounce "Liko"?
Pronounce it as LEE-koh. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Liko" mean in English?
"Liko" means "Turn" in English. It functions as a verb in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Liko" in a sentence?
Example: "Liko sa sunod nga kanto." — Turn at the next corner.
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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