Actionverb
Inom
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Word of the Day · Sunday, May 17, 2026
Inom — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 17, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Inom" is the plain root; add the actor-focus prefix "mo-" or "mi-" to make "moinom" (will drink) or "miinom" (drank) — the root itself almost never stands alone in a real sentence.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Inom tayo" (let's drink) among Filipino men often signals more than beverages — it's an invitation to a whole social ritual of drinking, storytelling, and bonding that can run late into the night.
Example Sentences
Telling someone to hydrate
Moinom ka ug tubig, gauhaw ka man.
“Drink some water, you look thirsty.”
Describing a casual gathering
Nag-inom sila ug tuba sa may baybay.
“They were drinking tuba (palm wine) by the beach.”
A safety reminder before a trip
Ayaw usa pag-inom, mag-drive pa ka.
“Don't drink yet, you're still driving.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Inom" mean in Bisaya?
"Inom" means "Drink" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a verb in the Action category, pronounced as "ee-NOM".
How do you pronounce "Inom" in Cebuano?
"Inom" is pronounced "ee-NOM". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Inom" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Moinom ka ug tubig, gauhaw ka man." — "Drink some water, you look thirsty.". "Inom tayo" (let's drink) among Filipino men often signals more than beverages — it's an invitation to a whole social ritual of drinking, storytelling, and bonding that can run late into the night.
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