Foodnoun
Karne
KAR-neh
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Word of the Day · Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Karne — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 12, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Karne" comes directly from the Spanish "carne" (meat, flesh) — one of the many food vocabulary words the Spanish colonial period left permanently in the Bisaya language, alongside "kape" (coffee), "tinapay" (bread), and many others.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Karne is often reserved for special occasions in traditional Bisaya households — Sunday lunches commonly feature karne dishes like pochero (meat and vegetable stew) or kare-kare, making meat-based meals feel celebratory.
Example Sentences
Preparing meat for a community event
Karne baboy ang lutoon nako para sa simbahan.
“I will cook pork for the church gathering.”
Asking a preference at a market or restaurant
Unsang klase nga karne ang imong gusto?
“What kind of meat do you want?”
Describing a cooked dish
Adunay karne ang tinola nga akong giluto.
“The tinola soup I cooked has meat in it.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
In traditional Bisaya households, karne (meat) dishes are most associated with which occasion?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Karne" mean in Bisaya?
"Karne" means "Meat" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Food category, pronounced as "KAR-neh".
How do you pronounce "Karne" in Cebuano?
"Karne" is pronounced "KAR-neh". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Karne" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Karne baboy ang lutoon nako para sa simbahan." — "I will cook pork for the church gathering.". Karne is often reserved for special occasions in traditional Bisaya households — Sunday lunches commonly feature karne dishes like pochero (meat and vegetable stew) or kare-kare, making meat-based meals feel celebratory.
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