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Unsa
OON-sah
EnglishWhat
Word of the Day · Friday, May 15, 2026
Unsa — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 15, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Unsa" is the workhorse question word of Bisaya — it shows up constantly combined with other particles: "unsa'y" (what is), "unsaon" (how to do something), "unsa'ng oras" (what time).
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Unsa man?" said sharply can mean "what's your problem?" — tone matters enormously with this word, the difference between polite curiosity and confrontation is entirely in delivery.
Example Sentences
Asking about food preference
Unsa'y imong gusto kan-on?
“What do you want to eat?”
Making weekend plans with a friend
Unsa imong buhaton karong Sabado?
“What are you going to do this Saturday?”
Reacting to news or gossip
Unsa na'y nahitabo diha?
“What happened there?”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
Which English question word does "unsa" most directly translate to?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Unsa" mean in Bisaya?
"Unsa" means "What" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a question in the Grammar category, pronounced as "OON-sah".
How do you pronounce "Unsa" in Cebuano?
"Unsa" is pronounced "OON-sah". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Unsa" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Unsa'y imong gusto kan-on?" — "What do you want to eat?". "Unsa man?" said sharply can mean "what's your problem?" — tone matters enormously with this word, the difference between polite curiosity and confrontation is entirely in delivery.
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