Emotions & Feelings in Bisaya
25 essential words with pronunciation & examples
Cebuano emotion vocabulary — the layered way Bisaya names feelings, from mild sadness to deep love.
Malipayon
Happy / joyful
“Malipayon ko karon.”
“I'm happy today.”
Nalingaw
Entertained / having fun
“Nalingaw ko sa party.”
“I had fun at the party.”
Naghinamhinam
Excited / looking forward
“Naghinamhinam ko sa biyahe.”
“I'm excited for the trip.”
Kontento
Content / satisfied
“Kontento na ko sa kinabuhi.”
“I'm content with life.”
Nagguol
Sad / worried (mild)
“Nagguol ko karon.”
“I'm sad now.”
Nasubo
Sorrowful / deeply sad
“Nasubo ko sa balita.”
“I was saddened by the news.”
Mingaw
Lonely / missing
“Mingaw kaayo dinhi.”
“It's so lonely here.”
Nasuko
Angry
“Nasuko si Mama.”
“Mom got angry.”
Naglagot
Irritated / fed up
“Naglagot ko sa traffic.”
“I'm fed up with traffic.”
Nahadlok
Afraid / scared
“Nahadlok ko sa iro.”
“I'm afraid of the dog.”
Nabalaka
Worried / concerned
“Nabalaka ko nimo.”
“I'm worried about you.”
Nakuyawan
Startled / freaked out
“Nakuyawan ko sa tunog.”
“I got startled by the sound.”
Naulaw
Embarrassed / shy
“Naulaw ko sa akong sayop.”
“I'm embarrassed by my mistake.”
💡 Variant: nauwaw
Maulawon
Shy by nature
“Maulawon nga bata.”
“A shy child.”
Nahigugma
In love
“Nahigugma ko nimo.”
“I'm in love with you.”
Nasuya
Envious
“Nasuya ko sa imong sapatos.”
“I'm envious of your shoes.”
Nagselos
Romantically jealous
“Nagselos ko.”
“I'm jealous.”
Natingala
Surprised / puzzled
“Natingala ko nga naa ka.”
“I'm surprised you're here.”
Naghuna-huna
Overthinking / brooding
“Naghuna-huna ko sa atong istorya.”
“I keep thinking about our conversation.”
Nagmahay
Regretful
“Nagmahay ko sa akong gibuhat.”
“I regret what I did.”
Nahimuot
Pleased / amused
“Nahimuot ko sa imong istorya.”
“I'm amused by your story.”
Naglinaw
Calm / clear-minded
“Naglinaw na akong huna-huna.”
“My mind is clear now.”
Pinangga
Cherished / beloved
“Pinangga ko siya.”
“I cherish him/her.”
Nasakitan
Hurt (emotionally)
“Nasakitan ko sa imong gisulti.”
“I was hurt by what you said.”
Naghinakog
Selfish / self-centered (mood)
“Ayaw paghinakog.”
“Don't be selfish.”