Foodnoun
Pagkaon
pahg-KAH-on
EnglishFood
Word of the Day · Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Pagkaon — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 19, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Pagkaon" is built from "kaon" (eat) with the noun-forming prefix "pag-" — literally "the act/thing of eating," the same pattern Bisaya uses to turn many verbs into nouns.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Refusing offered pagkaon outright can come across as impolite in Bisaya households — the expected move is to at least take a small portion, even if you're not hungry, before politely declining more.
Example Sentences
Encouraging guests to eat more
Daghan pa'g pagkaon sa lamesa.
“There's still a lot of food on the table.”
Asking about someone's last meal
Unsa'y pagkaon nimo ganina?
“What food did you eat earlier?”
Preparing for an outing
Nagdala mi'g pagkaon para sa piknik.
“We brought food for the picnic.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Pagkaon" mean in Bisaya?
"Pagkaon" means "Food" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Food category, pronounced as "pahg-KAH-on".
How do you pronounce "Pagkaon" in Cebuano?
"Pagkaon" is pronounced "pahg-KAH-on". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Pagkaon" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Daghan pa'g pagkaon sa lamesa." — "There's still a lot of food on the table.". Refusing offered pagkaon outright can come across as impolite in Bisaya households — the expected move is to at least take a small portion, even if you're not hungry, before politely declining more.
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