Romanceverb
Mingawon
meeng-AH-wohn
Englishto miss (someone)
Word of the Day · Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Mingawon — Bisaya Word of the Day for July 28, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Mingawon" shares its root with "gimingaw" (already used as a past-tense form) — both describe the ache of missing someone, common vocabulary in a country with millions of families separated by overseas work.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
With so many OFW (overseas Filipino worker) families, "mingawon" is far from an abstract romantic word — it's daily, lived vocabulary for parents missing children, spouses missing each other, across enormous distances and time zones.
Example Sentences
An OFW expressing longing
Mingawon na ko sa akong pamilya sa Pilipinas.
“I already miss my family in the Philippines.”
Asking about romantic longing
Mingawon ka ba sa imong uyab?
“Do you miss your partner?”
Describing how long-distance families stay connected
Video call ra ang among paagi kung mingawon mi.
“Video calls are our way of coping when we miss each other.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Mingawon" mean in Bisaya?
"Mingawon" means "to miss (someone)" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a verb in the Romance category, pronounced as "meeng-AH-wohn".
How do you pronounce "Mingawon" in Cebuano?
"Mingawon" is pronounced "meeng-AH-wohn". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Mingawon" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Mingawon na ko sa akong pamilya sa Pilipinas." — "I already miss my family in the Philippines.". With so many OFW (overseas Filipino worker) families, "mingawon" is far from an abstract romantic word — it's daily, lived vocabulary for parents missing children, spouses missing each other, across enormous distances and time zones.
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