Grammarpronoun
Kita
KEE-tah
EnglishWe (inclusive)
Word of the Day · Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Kita — Bisaya Word of the Day for August 5, 2026
Origin & Etymology
Bisaya splits "we" into two words — "kita" includes the person you're speaking to, while "kami" specifically excludes them — a distinction English's single "we" completely flattens.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Choosing "kita" over "kami" is a small but genuine act of social inclusion — inviting someone with "mangaon kita" (let's eat, inclusive) feels warmer than accidentally implying they're not part of the group.
Example Sentences
Inviting the listener to eat together
Mangaon kita, gigutom na ko.
“Let's eat (all of us, including you), I'm hungry.”
Assigning shared responsibility including the listener
Kita ang responsable ani nga proyekto.
“We (all of us here) are responsible for this project.”
Planning collaboratively with the listener
Unsaon nato pagbuhat ani, kita ra man?
“How should we do this, since it's just us (together)?”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
What's the key difference between "kita" and "kami"?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kita" mean in Bisaya?
"Kita" means "We (inclusive)" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a pronoun in the Grammar category, pronounced as "KEE-tah".
How do you pronounce "Kita" in Cebuano?
"Kita" is pronounced "KEE-tah". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kita" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Mangaon kita, gigutom na ko." — "Let's eat (all of us, including you), I'm hungry.". Choosing "kita" over "kami" is a small but genuine act of social inclusion — inviting someone with "mangaon kita" (let's eat, inclusive) feels warmer than accidentally implying they're not part of the group.
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