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Kinsa
KEEN-sah
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Word of the Day · Thursday, July 9, 2026
Kinsa — Bisaya Word of the Day for July 9, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kinsa" asks about identity/person, rounding out Bisaya's core question words alongside "unsa" (what), "asa" (where), and "ngano" (why) — these four cover most everyday interrogatives.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Kinsa'y responsable?" (who's responsible?) is a phrase you'll hear often in community disputes and family disagreements — accountability questions in Cebuano culture are usually asked directly, not danced around.
Example Sentences
Asking about ownership
Kinsa ni'y tag-iya sa sakyanan?
“Who owns this vehicle?”
Addressing accountability
Kinsa'y responsable ani nga sayop?
“Who is responsible for this mistake?”
Asking about a companion
Kinsa imong gikauban sa suroy ganina?
“Who were you with on your outing earlier?”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kinsa" mean in Bisaya?
"Kinsa" means "Who" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a question in the Grammar category, pronounced as "KEEN-sah".
How do you pronounce "Kinsa" in Cebuano?
"Kinsa" is pronounced "KEEN-sah". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kinsa" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Kinsa ni'y tag-iya sa sakyanan?" — "Who owns this vehicle?". "Kinsa'y responsable?" (who's responsible?) is a phrase you'll hear often in community disputes and family disagreements — accountability questions in Cebuano culture are usually asked directly, not danced around.
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