Grammaradverb
Dinha
DEEN-hah
Englishthere (near listener)
Word of the Day · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Dinha — Bisaya Word of the Day for June 30, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Dinha" pairs with "kana" the same way "dinhi" pairs with "kini" — location and object demonstratives in Bisaya track the same three-way distance system consistently across word types.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Ayaw pag-adto dinha" (don't go there) said with a sharp tone is a classic parental warning — often about a place seen as unsafe or off-limits, without needing to specify exactly why.
Example Sentences
Asking about something nearby the listener
Unsa'y naa dinha sa imong tapad?
“What's there beside you?”
Warning someone about a location
Ayaw pag-adto dinha, delikado kaayo.
“Don't go there, it's very dangerous.”
Telling someone to wait
Padayon lang dinha, moabot ra ko.
“Just stay there, I'll arrive soon.”
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What does "Dinha" mean in Bisaya?
"Dinha" means "there (near listener)" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a adverb in the Grammar category, pronounced as "DEEN-hah".
How do you pronounce "Dinha" in Cebuano?
"Dinha" is pronounced "DEEN-hah". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Dinha" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Unsa'y naa dinha sa imong tapad?" — "What's there beside you?". "Ayaw pag-adto dinha" (don't go there) said with a sharp tone is a classic parental warning — often about a place seen as unsafe or off-limits, without needing to specify exactly why.
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