Relationshipnoun
Kasal
KAH-sahl
EnglishWedding / Marriage
Word of the Day · Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Kasal — Bisaya Word of the Day for July 22, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kasal" comes from the Spanish "casar" (to marry) — as a noun it means the wedding event itself, and "makasal" or "magkasal" turn it into verb forms meaning "to get married."
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
A Cebuano "kasal" is often a major, elaborate community event involving godparents ("ninong/ninang") who take on real financial and moral responsibility for the couple, not just a symbolic ceremonial role.
Example Sentences
Asking about a wedding date
Kanus-a ang inyong kasal?
“When is your wedding?”
Describing an elaborate celebration
Dako kaayo ang ilang gipahigayong kasal.
“Their wedding was very grand.”
Describing a wedding location
Nagkasal sila sa simbahan sa Cebu.
“They got married at a church in Cebu.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
What real role do godparents ("ninong/ninang") typically take on in a Filipino kasal?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kasal" mean in Bisaya?
"Kasal" means "Wedding / Marriage" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Relationship category, pronounced as "KAH-sahl".
How do you pronounce "Kasal" in Cebuano?
"Kasal" is pronounced "KAH-sahl". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kasal" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Kanus-a ang inyong kasal?" — "When is your wedding?". A Cebuano "kasal" is often a major, elaborate community event involving godparents ("ninong/ninang") who take on real financial and moral responsibility for the couple, not just a symbolic ceremonial role.
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