Naturenoun
Ulan
OO-lahn
EnglishRain
Word of the Day · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Ulan — Bisaya Word of the Day for June 27, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Ulan" as a root generates a whole family of weather words: "mag-ulan" (to rain), "ulanon" (rainy), and even "ulan-ulan" (drizzle), showing the reduplication pattern applied to weather intensity.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Heavy "ulan" during typhoon season is a genuine, recurring concern across the Visayas — flooding and school suspensions are common enough that "walay pasok" (no classes) announcements are a normal part of rainy months.
Example Sentences
A weather-related reminder
Mag-ulan tingali karon, dad-a ang payong.
“It might rain today, bring an umbrella.”
Describing weather timing
Nagsugod ang ulan pagkahuman sa klase.
“The rain started after class.”
Describing a flood event
Grabe ang ulan gabii, nabahaan ang kadalanan.
“The rain was intense last night, the streets flooded.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
What does "ulan-ulan" (the reduplicated form) typically describe?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Ulan" mean in Bisaya?
"Ulan" means "Rain" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Nature category, pronounced as "OO-lahn".
How do you pronounce "Ulan" in Cebuano?
"Ulan" is pronounced "OO-lahn". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Ulan" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Mag-ulan tingali karon, dad-a ang payong." — "It might rain today, bring an umbrella.". Heavy "ulan" during typhoon season is a genuine, recurring concern across the Visayas — flooding and school suspensions are common enough that "walay pasok" (no classes) announcements are a normal part of rainy months.
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