Familynoun
Anak
AH-nak
EnglishChild / Son / Daughter
Word of the Day · Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Anak — Bisaya Word of the Day for July 15, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Anak" is gender-neutral, covering both son and daughter — Bisaya doesn't split it the way English does, and specifying gender requires adding a descriptor if it's genuinely needed.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Anak" is also used as a warm, casual term of address toward much younger people even outside one's own family — an older stranger calling a young person "anak" is a gesture of paternal or maternal affection, not a literal family claim.
Example Sentences
Asking about someone's family
Pila ka anak ang naa nimo?
“How many children do you have?”
A parent's reminder
Anak, ayaw pagdugay sa gawas.
“Child, don't stay out too long.”
Talking about a child's education
Ang akong kamagulangan nga anak nagtuon sa Manila.
“My eldest child is studying in Manila.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Anak" mean in Bisaya?
"Anak" means "Child / Son / Daughter" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Family category, pronounced as "AH-nak".
How do you pronounce "Anak" in Cebuano?
"Anak" is pronounced "AH-nak". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Anak" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Pila ka anak ang naa nimo?" — "How many children do you have?". "Anak" is also used as a warm, casual term of address toward much younger people even outside one's own family — an older stranger calling a young person "anak" is a gesture of paternal or maternal affection, not a literal family claim.
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