Naturenoun
Hangin
HANG-in
EnglishWind / Air
Word of the Day · Sunday, May 10, 2026
Hangin — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 10, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Hangin" is a native Austronesian word for wind or moving air, found across related Philippine and Malay languages — it is among the most elemental words in the vocabulary of an island people who depend on wind for sailing and fishing.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Kusog ang hangin" (the wind is strong) is heard everywhere during typhoon season (June–December) in the Visayas — with the Philippines lying directly in the typhoon belt, "hangin" carries both beauty and menace.
Example Sentences
Enjoying a cool evening breeze
Mabugnaw ang hangin karong gabii.
“The wind is cool tonight.”
Watching for typhoon signs
Kusog ang hangin, basin moabut ug bagyo.
“The wind is strong, there might be a typhoon coming.”
Enjoying ocean wind at the shore
Ang hangin gikan sa dagat lami kaayo.
“The sea breeze is so nice.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
During which months is the word "kusog ang hangin" (strong wind) most frequently heard in the Visayas?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Hangin" mean in Bisaya?
"Hangin" means "Wind / Air" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Nature category, pronounced as "HANG-in".
How do you pronounce "Hangin" in Cebuano?
"Hangin" is pronounced "HANG-in". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Hangin" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Mabugnaw ang hangin karong gabii." — "The wind is cool tonight.". "Kusog ang hangin" (the wind is strong) is heard everywhere during typhoon season (June–December) in the Visayas — with the Philippines lying directly in the typhoon belt, "hangin" carries both beauty and menace.
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