Everydaynoun
Dalan
DAH-lan
EnglishRoad / Way / Path
Word of the Day · Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Dalan — Bisaya Word of the Day for June 17, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Dalan" means road or path literally, but figuratively extends to "way" or "method" as well — "dalan sa kalampusan" (the path to success) uses the same metaphor English does.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Many rural barangay roads in Cebu and Bohol remain unpaved dirt "dalan" — a rainy-season reality that shapes daily commuting decisions far more than in the paved streets of Cebu City.
Example Sentences
Describing a road's size
Dako kaayo ang dalan padulong sa siyudad.
“The road toward the city is very wide.”
Describing getting lost
Nawala mi sa dalan pauli.
“We got lost on the way home.”
Giving motivational advice
Trabaho lang ang dalan sa kalampusan.
“Hard work is the path to success.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
What common rainy-season problem affects many rural barangay roads (dalan) in Cebu and Bohol?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Dalan" mean in Bisaya?
"Dalan" means "Road / Way / Path" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Everyday category, pronounced as "DAH-lan".
How do you pronounce "Dalan" in Cebuano?
"Dalan" is pronounced "DAH-lan". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Dalan" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Dako kaayo ang dalan padulong sa siyudad." — "The road toward the city is very wide.". Many rural barangay roads in Cebu and Bohol remain unpaved dirt "dalan" — a rainy-season reality that shapes daily commuting decisions far more than in the paved streets of Cebu City.
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