Actionverb
Kaon
kah-ON
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Word of the Day · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Kaon — Bisaya Word of the Day for April 18, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kaon" is a native Austronesian root and the everyday Bisaya word for eating — it is one of the first verbs children learn and appears in countless daily expressions.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Kaon na!" (let's eat / eat now) is the standard call to the table in Bisaya homes — no formal announcement, no waiting to be seated, just this warm, direct invitation.
Example Sentences
Calling everyone to the meal
Kaon na ta!
“Let's eat!”
Asking about breakfast plans
Unsay imong kaonon para sa pamahaw?
“What will you eat for breakfast?”
Describing a child having a meal
Kaon ug kan-on ang bata.
“The child is eating rice.”
Test Your Knowledge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kaon" mean in Bisaya?
"Kaon" means "Eat" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a verb in the Action category, pronounced as "kah-ON".
How do you pronounce "Kaon" in Cebuano?
"Kaon" is pronounced "kah-ON". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kaon" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Kaon na ta!" — "Let's eat!". "Kaon na!" (let's eat / eat now) is the standard call to the table in Bisaya homes — no formal announcement, no waiting to be seated, just this warm, direct invitation.
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