Descriptionadjective
Dako
dah-KOH
EnglishBig / Large
Word of the Day · Friday, August 7, 2026
Dako — Bisaya Word of the Day for August 7, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Dako" pairs with its opposite "gamay" (small) to form one of Bisaya's most basic size-description pairs — both words extend figuratively too, like "dakong problema" (a big problem).
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Dako ang ulo" (literally "big head") is a common idiom for someone arrogant or full of themselves — the same body-and-personality metaphor English uses with "big-headed."
Example Sentences
Describing the size of a house
Dako kaayo ang balay nila didto sa lungsod.
“Their house in town is very big.”
Describing a serious issue
Dakong problema ni nga atong atubangon.
“This is a big problem we need to face.”
Advising humility
Ayaw pagdako og ulo bisan makuha nimo ang trabaho.
“Don't get big-headed even if you get the job.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Dako" mean in Bisaya?
"Dako" means "Big / Large" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a adjective in the Description category, pronounced as "dah-KOH".
How do you pronounce "Dako" in Cebuano?
"Dako" is pronounced "dah-KOH". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Dako" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Dako kaayo ang balay nila didto sa lungsod." — "Their house in town is very big.". "Dako ang ulo" (literally "big head") is a common idiom for someone arrogant or full of themselves — the same body-and-personality metaphor English uses with "big-headed."
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