Homenoun
Tinidor
ti-NI-dor
Englishfork
Word of the Day · Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Tinidor — Bisaya Word of the Day for August 19, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Tinidor" comes directly from the Spanish "tenedor" — one more piece of everyday kitchen vocabulary from the same Spanish colonial layer that gave Bisaya "kutsara" (spoon) and "kutsilyo" (knife).
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
While a fork is standard for many dishes, plenty of traditional Filipino foods — like grilled fish, lechon, or certain rice dishes — are still commonly eaten with just hands, no tinidor needed, especially at informal boodle-fight-style gatherings.
Example Sentences
Asking for a clean utensil
Naa ba diri'y tinidor nga wala pa gamiton?
“Is there an unused fork here?”
Describing standard table setting
Kutsara ug tinidor ang gigamit sa pagkaon.
“Spoon and fork are used for eating.”
Describing a minor accident
Nahulog ang tinidor sa salog.
“The fork fell on the floor.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
What Filipino eating style skips the tinidor (fork) entirely?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Tinidor" mean in Bisaya?
"Tinidor" means "fork" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Home category, pronounced as "ti-NI-dor".
How do you pronounce "Tinidor" in Cebuano?
"Tinidor" is pronounced "ti-NI-dor". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Tinidor" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Naa ba diri'y tinidor nga wala pa gamiton?" — "Is there an unused fork here?". While a fork is standard for many dishes, plenty of traditional Filipino foods — like grilled fish, lechon, or certain rice dishes — are still commonly eaten with just hands, no tinidor needed, especially at informal boodle-fight-style gatherings.
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