Travelnoun
Pamasahe
pah-mah-SAH-heh
EnglishFare / Transportation cost
Word of the Day · Sunday, August 9, 2026
Pamasahe — Bisaya Word of the Day for August 9, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Pamasahe" builds off "bayad" (payment) and "sakay" (ride) conceptually — it specifically refers to the cost of a ride, distinct from "bayad," which is the more general word for any payment.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Jeepney "pamasahe" fare hikes are a genuinely sensitive, frequently discussed political and economic topic in the Philippines, since so much of the population depends on public transport daily.
Example Sentences
Discussing a fare increase
Nagtaas na ang pamasahe sa jeep.
“The jeepney fare has gone up.”
Asking about a specific fare
Pila ang pamasahe padulong sa Ayala?
“How much is the fare going to Ayala?”
Realizing you lack exact change
Nakalimot ko'g dala ug sukli para sa pamasahe.
“I forgot to bring change for the fare.”
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Why are jeepney pamasahe (fare) increases such a sensitive topic in the Philippines?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Pamasahe" mean in Bisaya?
"Pamasahe" means "Fare / Transportation cost" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Travel category, pronounced as "pah-mah-SAH-heh".
How do you pronounce "Pamasahe" in Cebuano?
"Pamasahe" is pronounced "pah-mah-SAH-heh". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Pamasahe" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Nagtaas na ang pamasahe sa jeep." — "The jeepney fare has gone up.". Jeepney "pamasahe" fare hikes are a genuinely sensitive, frequently discussed political and economic topic in the Philippines, since so much of the population depends on public transport daily.
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