Actionverb
Dagan
dah-GAHN
EnglishRun
Word of the Day · Saturday, July 11, 2026
Dagan — Bisaya Word of the Day for July 11, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Dagan" as a root becomes "modagan" (will run) or "nagdagan" (was running) with the usual verb affixes — but it also extends figuratively to "how something runs," like a business or a plan.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Dagan sa balita" (the flow/spread of news) is a common figurative use — gossip and news alike are described as "running" quickly through tight-knit Cebuano neighborhoods.
Example Sentences
Describing someone rushing
Nagdagan siya paingon sa iskuylahan, ulahi na siya.
“He/She ran toward school, already late.”
Urgently calling for help
Dali dagan diri, may na-aksidente!
“Run here quickly, there's been an accident!”
Commenting on how fast gossip travels
Paspas kaayo modagan ang balita dinhi sa amoa.
“News spreads/runs very fast here in our place.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
Besides literal running, what can "dagan" figuratively describe?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Dagan" mean in Bisaya?
"Dagan" means "Run" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a verb in the Action category, pronounced as "dah-GAHN".
How do you pronounce "Dagan" in Cebuano?
"Dagan" is pronounced "dah-GAHN". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Dagan" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Nagdagan siya paingon sa iskuylahan, ulahi na siya." — "He/She ran toward school, already late.". "Dagan sa balita" (the flow/spread of news) is a common figurative use — gossip and news alike are described as "running" quickly through tight-knit Cebuano neighborhoods.
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