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Kanus-a
kah-NOOS-ah
EnglishWhen
Word of the Day · Monday, August 24, 2026
Kanus-a — Bisaya Word of the Day for August 24, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kanus-a" asks about time, completing the core set of Bisaya question words alongside "unsa," "asa," "kinsa," and "ngano" — together these five cover nearly every everyday interrogative need.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Asking "kanus-a" about a specific event date in casual Filipino settings can sometimes get a vague, non-committal answer ("basta, malapit na") — precise scheduling is often looser than in more time-strict cultures.
Example Sentences
Asking about travel plans
Kanus-a ang inyong flight pauli?
“When is your flight home?”
Planning a future meeting
Kanus-a man ta magkita pag-usab?
“When will we see each other again?”
Asking about the timing of an event
Kanus-a nahitabo ang trahedya?
“When did the tragedy happen?”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kanus-a" mean in Bisaya?
"Kanus-a" means "When" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a question in the Grammar category, pronounced as "kah-NOOS-ah".
How do you pronounce "Kanus-a" in Cebuano?
"Kanus-a" is pronounced "kah-NOOS-ah". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kanus-a" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Kanus-a ang inyong flight pauli?" — "When is your flight home?". Asking "kanus-a" about a specific event date in casual Filipino settings can sometimes get a vague, non-committal answer ("basta, malapit na") — precise scheduling is often looser than in more time-strict cultures.
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