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Maayong pagkatulog
mah-AH-yong pahg-kah-TOO-lohg
EnglishGood night / sleep well
Word of the Day · Saturday, August 22, 2026
Maayong pagkatulog — Bisaya Word of the Day for August 22, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Maayong pagkatulog" is the fuller, more formal alternative to using "maayong gabii" as a bedtime send-off — it literally means "good sleeping," specifically about the act of sleeping well.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Many Cebuano parents still say a version of this alongside a blessing gesture ("pabendisyon") over young children before bed — a small nightly ritual of touching the elder's hand to one's forehead for a blessing.
Example Sentences
A parent's bedtime send-off
Maayong pagkatulog, mga anak.
“Good night / sleep well, children.”
A grandparent's bedtime reminder
Maayong pagkatulog, hangyo lang mangamuyo sa dili pa matulog.
“Sleep well, just remember to pray before sleeping.”
Ending a family evening
Maayong pagkatulog kaninyong tanan.
“Good night to all of you.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
What nightly ritual sometimes accompanies bedtime blessings from elders alongside "maayong pagkatulog"?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Maayong pagkatulog" mean in Bisaya?
"Maayong pagkatulog" means "Good night / sleep well" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a greeting in the Greeting category, pronounced as "mah-AH-yong pahg-kah-TOO-lohg".
How do you pronounce "Maayong pagkatulog" in Cebuano?
"Maayong pagkatulog" is pronounced "mah-AH-yong pahg-kah-TOO-lohg". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Maayong pagkatulog" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Maayong pagkatulog, mga anak." — "Good night / sleep well, children.". Many Cebuano parents still say a version of this alongside a blessing gesture ("pabendisyon") over young children before bed — a small nightly ritual of touching the elder's hand to one's forehead for a blessing.
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