Grammarpronoun
Kadto
KAHD-toh
Englishthat (far from both / past)
Word of the Day · Saturday, July 25, 2026
Kadto — Bisaya Word of the Day for July 25, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kadto" completes the three-way demonstrative set — used for something far from both speaker and listener, and by extension, often used for memories or events set in the distant past.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Kadtong panahona" (that time/era) is a phrase older Cebuanos use to introduce nostalgic stories about the past, functioning much like English's "back in the day."
Example Sentences
Asking about a distant house
Kadto bang balay didto ang inyoha?
“Is that house over there yours?”
An elder reminiscing about the past
Kadtong panahona, barato pa ang tanan.
“Back in that time, everything was still cheap.”
Recalling a significant memory
Nahinumdom ko kadtong adlaw sa among kasal.
“I remember that day of our wedding.”
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Besides distance, what else does "kadto" commonly help express?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kadto" mean in Bisaya?
"Kadto" means "that (far from both / past)" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a pronoun in the Grammar category, pronounced as "KAHD-toh".
How do you pronounce "Kadto" in Cebuano?
"Kadto" is pronounced "KAHD-toh". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kadto" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Kadto bang balay didto ang inyoha?" — "Is that house over there yours?". "Kadtong panahona" (that time/era) is a phrase older Cebuanos use to introduce nostalgic stories about the past, functioning much like English's "back in the day."
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