Emotionnoun
Langga
LAHNG-gah
EnglishDarling / Dear (endearment)
Word of the Day · Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Langga — Bisaya Word of the Day for August 12, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Langga" is the shortest, most casual member of the endearment family that also includes "palangga" and "pinangga" — all three share the same root but scale from casual to poetic in tone.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Langga" gets used loosely enough that it's not exclusively romantic — close friends, especially women, often call each other "langga" affectionately without any romantic implication at all.
Example Sentences
A casual, affectionate check-in
Langga, kaunsa na ka?
“Darling, how are you doing?”
Greeting a close friend warmly
Uy langga, dugay na ta wa magkita!
“Hey darling, it's been a while since we saw each other!”
Thanking a friend affectionately
Salamat, langga, sa imong tabang.
“Thanks, dear, for your help.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
Is "langga" used only in romantic relationships?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Langga" mean in Bisaya?
"Langga" means "Darling / Dear (endearment)" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Emotion category, pronounced as "LAHNG-gah".
How do you pronounce "Langga" in Cebuano?
"Langga" is pronounced "LAHNG-gah". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Langga" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Langga, kaunsa na ka?" — "Darling, how are you doing?". "Langga" gets used loosely enough that it's not exclusively romantic — close friends, especially women, often call each other "langga" affectionately without any romantic implication at all.
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