Naturenoun
Bulan
BOO-lan
EnglishMoon / Month
Word of the Day · Sunday, May 3, 2026
Bulan — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 3, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Bulan" is a native Austronesian word that means both "moon" and "month" in Bisaya and many other Philippine languages — this duality reflects the ancient lunar calendar by which time was measured before the introduction of the Gregorian calendar.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Farmers across the Visayas traditionally plant crops by the bulan (lunar calendar) — a full moon is considered the ideal time for planting certain crops, a practice still followed in rural communities today.
Example Sentences
Admiring the night sky
Hayag ang bulan karong gabii.
“The moon is bright tonight.”
Asking about the current month
Unsa nga bulan na karon?
“What month is it now?”
Giving a time reference by month
Sa bulan sa Mayo, nag-abot siya.
“In the month of May, he arrived.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Bulan" mean in Bisaya?
"Bulan" means "Moon / Month" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Nature category, pronounced as "BOO-lan".
How do you pronounce "Bulan" in Cebuano?
"Bulan" is pronounced "BOO-lan". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Bulan" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Hayag ang bulan karong gabii." — "The moon is bright tonight.". Farmers across the Visayas traditionally plant crops by the bulan (lunar calendar) — a full moon is considered the ideal time for planting certain crops, a practice still followed in rural communities today.
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