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Where is the bathroom?” in Bisaya: Asa ang CR?

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Where is the bathroom?” is Asa ang CR?, pronounced AH-sah ahng see-AHR. 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

Asa ang CR?

AH-sah ahng see-AHR

English meaning
Where is the bathroom?
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Asa ang CR?

Say it as AH-sah ahng see-AHR. 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

  • Excuse me, asa ang CR?

    Excuse me, where is the bathroom?

Usage note

CR stands for 'comfort room' - the Filipino term for bathroom.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Where is the bathroom?" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Where is the bathroom?" is Asa ang CR?, pronounced AH-sah ahng see-AHR.
How do you pronounce "Asa ang CR?"?
Pronounce it as AH-sah ahng see-AHR. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Asa ang CR?" mean in English?
"Asa ang CR?" means "Where is the bathroom?" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Asa ang CR?" in a sentence?
Example: "Excuse me, asa ang CR?" — Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
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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