Foodnoun
Kape
KAH-peh
EnglishCoffee
Word of the Day · Friday, May 1, 2026
Kape — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 1, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kape" comes from the Spanish "café," one of the many food and drink words that entered Bisaya during the colonial period — coffee itself arrived in the Philippines in the late 18th century and quickly became a cornerstone of daily life.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Morning kape at a carenderia (small neighborhood eatery) is a daily ritual across the Visayas — often paired with pan (bread) or bibingka, it marks the start of the workday and a moment of community.
Example Sentences
Expressing a morning preference
Gusto ko ug mainit nga kape sa buntag.
“I want hot coffee in the morning.”
Asking how someone takes their coffee
Puti o itom ang imong kape?
“Do you want your coffee white or black?”
Inviting someone for a casual coffee
Manginom ta ug kape sa carenderia.
“Let's go drink coffee at the carenderia.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kape" mean in Bisaya?
"Kape" means "Coffee" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Food category, pronounced as "KAH-peh".
How do you pronounce "Kape" in Cebuano?
"Kape" is pronounced "KAH-peh". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kape" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Gusto ko ug mainit nga kape sa buntag." — "I want hot coffee in the morning.". Morning kape at a carenderia (small neighborhood eatery) is a daily ritual across the Visayas — often paired with pan (bread) or bibingka, it marks the start of the workday and a moment of community.
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