Grammarpronoun
Kana
KAH-nah
Englishthat (near listener)
Word of the Day · Monday, June 29, 2026
Kana — Bisaya Word of the Day for June 29, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kana" fills the middle slot of Bisaya's three-way demonstrative system — used for something physically close to the person you're talking to, rather than to yourself or far from both of you.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Kana bay tinuod?" (is that true?) is a very common reaction phrase in gossip and storytelling — "kana" here refers back to whatever claim the other speaker just made.
Example Sentences
Asking about ownership of a nearby item
Kana bang bag imo?
“Is that bag near you yours?”
Requesting an item
Ihatag kanako kana nga papel.
“Give me that paper (near you).”
Reacting skeptically to news
Kana bay tinuod ang imong gisulti?
“Is that true, what you said?”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
When would you use "kana" instead of "kini" or "kadto"?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kana" mean in Bisaya?
"Kana" means "that (near listener)" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a pronoun in the Grammar category, pronounced as "KAH-nah".
How do you pronounce "Kana" in Cebuano?
"Kana" is pronounced "KAH-nah". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kana" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Kana bang bag imo?" — "Is that bag near you yours?". "Kana bay tinuod?" (is that true?) is a very common reaction phrase in gossip and storytelling — "kana" here refers back to whatever claim the other speaker just made.
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