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Kutsilyo
kut-SIL-yo
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Word of the Day · Thursday, July 30, 2026
Kutsilyo — Bisaya Word of the Day for July 30, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kutsilyo" comes from the Spanish "cuchillo" — like "tinidor" (fork) and "kutsara" (spoon), it's part of a whole set of everyday Bisaya kitchen vocabulary inherited from centuries of Spanish rule.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Traditional Filipino meals still favor eating with a spoon and fork ("kutsara-tinidor") over knife-and-fork Western style — the kutsilyo mostly stays in the kitchen for food prep, less often on the actual dining table.
Example Sentences
Preparing food in the kitchen
Ihatag nako ang kutsilyo para putlon ang mangga.
“Hand me the knife to cut the mango.”
A safety warning
Ingatan ang kutsilyo, hait kaayo.
“Be careful with the knife, it's very sharp.”
Describing a market stall
Nagbaligya sila'g kutsilyo sa palengke.
“They sell knives at the market.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kutsilyo" mean in Bisaya?
"Kutsilyo" means "knife" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Home category, pronounced as "kut-SIL-yo".
How do you pronounce "Kutsilyo" in Cebuano?
"Kutsilyo" is pronounced "kut-SIL-yo". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kutsilyo" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Ihatag nako ang kutsilyo para putlon ang mangga." — "Hand me the knife to cut the mango.". Traditional Filipino meals still favor eating with a spoon and fork ("kutsara-tinidor") over knife-and-fork Western style — the kutsilyo mostly stays in the kitchen for food prep, less often on the actual dining table.
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