Descriptionadjective
Daotan
dah-OH-tahn
EnglishBad
Word of the Day · Monday, June 15, 2026
Daotan — Bisaya Word of the Day for June 15, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Daotan" is the direct opposite of "maayo" (good) — it covers everything from bad weather and bad food to a morally bad person, similar to how flexible "bad" is in English.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Daotang tawo" (bad person) is a strong accusation in close-knit Cebuano communities where reputation travels fast — it's not thrown around lightly in casual conversation about someone you'll see again.
Example Sentences
Complaining about food quality
Daotan kaayo ang lami sa pagkaon.
“The taste of the food is really bad.”
Parental advice
Ayaw pagpakig-uban sa daotang mga tawo.
“Don't associate with bad people.”
A fisherman deciding not to go out
Daotan ang panahon karon, dili maayo mopalawod.
“The weather is bad right now, it's not good to sail out.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Daotan" mean in Bisaya?
"Daotan" means "Bad" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a adjective in the Description category, pronounced as "dah-OH-tahn".
How do you pronounce "Daotan" in Cebuano?
"Daotan" is pronounced "dah-OH-tahn". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Daotan" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Daotan kaayo ang lami sa pagkaon." — "The taste of the food is really bad.". "Daotang tawo" (bad person) is a strong accusation in close-knit Cebuano communities where reputation travels fast — it's not thrown around lightly in casual conversation about someone you'll see again.
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