Naturenoun
Panahon
pah-NAH-hon
EnglishWeather / Time / Season
Word of the Day · Sunday, May 31, 2026
Panahon — Bisaya Word of the Day for May 31, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Panahon" is one of those flexible Bisaya words that covers weather, the abstract idea of time, and "season" all at once — you have to lean on context to know which sense is meant.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Panahon sa Hapon" (the Japanese era/occupation) and "panahon sa Espanyol" (the Spanish era) are how older Cebuanos casually reference entire historical periods, treating "panahon" almost like "the age of."
Example Sentences
Commenting on weather before going out
Dili maayo ang panahon karon, mag-ulan tingali.
“The weather isn't good right now, it might rain.”
An older relative reminiscing
Sa akong panahon, wala pa kami'y selpon.
“In my time, we didn't have cellphones yet.”
Talking about seasonal produce
Panahon na sa ting-ani sa mga mangga.
“It's mango harvest season.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
Besides "weather," what other two meanings can "panahon" carry?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Panahon" mean in Bisaya?
"Panahon" means "Weather / Time / Season" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Nature category, pronounced as "pah-NAH-hon".
How do you pronounce "Panahon" in Cebuano?
"Panahon" is pronounced "pah-NAH-hon". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Panahon" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Dili maayo ang panahon karon, mag-ulan tingali." — "The weather isn't good right now, it might rain.". "Panahon sa Hapon" (the Japanese era/occupation) and "panahon sa Espanyol" (the Spanish era) are how older Cebuanos casually reference entire historical periods, treating "panahon" almost like "the age of."
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