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Maayong gabii
mah-AH-yong gah-BEE-ee
EnglishGood evening
Word of the Day · Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Maayong gabii — Bisaya Word of the Day for June 10, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Gabii" covers both "evening" and "night" in Bisaya, so "maayong gabii" does the work of both English greetings "good evening" and "good night" depending on when it's said.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Said upon arrival, it means "good evening"; said while parting or before sleep, the same phrase becomes "good night" — the direction of the conversation, not the words themselves, tells you which.
Example Sentences
Welcoming guests to an evening event
Maayong gabii sa tanan, salamat sa pag-abot.
“Good evening everyone, thank you for coming.”
Saying goodnight before bed
Maayong gabii, tulog na ta.
“Good night, let's sleep now.”
Saying goodbye in the evening
Maayong gabii, Lola, moadto na ko sa balay.
“Good evening, Grandma, I'm heading home now.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
How can you tell if "maayong gabii" means "good evening" versus "good night"?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Maayong gabii" mean in Bisaya?
"Maayong gabii" means "Good evening" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a greeting in the Greeting category, pronounced as "mah-AH-yong gah-BEE-ee".
How do you pronounce "Maayong gabii" in Cebuano?
"Maayong gabii" is pronounced "mah-AH-yong gah-BEE-ee". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Maayong gabii" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Maayong gabii sa tanan, salamat sa pag-abot." — "Good evening everyone, thank you for coming.". Said upon arrival, it means "good evening"; said while parting or before sleep, the same phrase becomes "good night" — the direction of the conversation, not the words themselves, tells you which.
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