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Duha
DOO-hah
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Word of the Day · Saturday, June 20, 2026
Duha — Bisaya Word of the Day for June 20, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Duha" follows the same native-number pattern as "usa" — Bisaya counting for small quantities stays firmly native rather than switching to Spanish-derived numbers, unlike some everyday contexts like time-telling.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Duha ka pilo" (double, twice as much) is a phrase used constantly in bargaining and cooking alike — asking for "duha ka pilo" ingredients or effort is a very natural way to scale things up.
Example Sentences
Talking about your family
Duha ka bata ang akong mga anak.
“I have two children.”
Making a shopping list
Palit ta'g duha ka kilo nga bugas.
“Let's buy two kilos of rice.”
Talking about a deadline
Duha ka semana pa ang nahibilin sa proyekto.
“There are two weeks left for the project.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Duha" mean in Bisaya?
"Duha" means "Two (2)" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a number in the Numbers category, pronounced as "DOO-hah".
How do you pronounce "Duha" in Cebuano?
"Duha" is pronounced "DOO-hah". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Duha" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Duha ka bata ang akong mga anak." — "I have two children.". "Duha ka pilo" (double, twice as much) is a phrase used constantly in bargaining and cooking alike — asking for "duha ka pilo" ingredients or effort is a very natural way to scale things up.
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