Emotionadjective
Kapoy
KAH-poy
EnglishTired / Exhausted
Word of the Day · Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Kapoy — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 6, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kapoy" is a native Bisaya word with no Spanish influence — it comes from the Austronesian root vocabulary and is among the most commonly spoken words in any given Bisaya workday, a testament to the hard-working nature of Visayan life.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Kapoy kaayo ko" (I'm so tired) is one of the most honest daily expressions — Filipinos often work very long hours, and this phrase is said with both exhaustion and good humor at the end of a long day.
Example Sentences
After a long day of work
Kapoy na kaayo ko, palabaya na ko.
“I'm so tired already, let me rest.”
Describing a hard day at work
Kapoy ang trabaho nako karon.
“My work today was tiring.”
Expressing joy in someone's company
Dili ko kapoy basta mag-uban ta.
“I won't be tired as long as we're together.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kapoy" mean in Bisaya?
"Kapoy" means "Tired / Exhausted" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a adjective in the Emotion category, pronounced as "KAH-poy".
How do you pronounce "Kapoy" in Cebuano?
"Kapoy" is pronounced "KAH-poy". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kapoy" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Kapoy na kaayo ko, palabaya na ko." — "I'm so tired already, let me rest.". "Kapoy kaayo ko" (I'm so tired) is one of the most honest daily expressions — Filipinos often work very long hours, and this phrase is said with both exhaustion and good humor at the end of a long day.
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