Timephrase
Karong buntag
kah-RONG boon-TAG
EnglishThis morning
Word of the Day · Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Karong buntag — Bisaya Word of the Day for September 2, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Karong buntag" combines "karon" (now/today) with "buntag" (morning) — the same combination pattern gives "karong gabii" (tonight) and "karong hapon" (this afternoon) for other times of day.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Many Cebuano households structure their whole day around "karong buntag" errands — market shopping and cooking prep happen early, before the midday heat makes outdoor tasks uncomfortable.
Example Sentences
Explaining a delay
Nag-ulan karong buntag, mao nga naulahi ko.
“It rained this morning, that's why I was late.”
Recounting a recent event
Karong buntag pa ko nakatawag sa iyaha.
“It was just this morning that I called him/her.”
Asking about the day's schedule
Unsa'y imong plano karong buntag?
“What's your plan for this morning?”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
Why do many Cebuano households schedule market shopping for "karong buntag"?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Karong buntag" mean in Bisaya?
"Karong buntag" means "This morning" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a phrase in the Time category, pronounced as "kah-RONG boon-TAG".
How do you pronounce "Karong buntag" in Cebuano?
"Karong buntag" is pronounced "kah-RONG boon-TAG". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Karong buntag" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Nag-ulan karong buntag, mao nga naulahi ko." — "It rained this morning, that's why I was late.". Many Cebuano households structure their whole day around "karong buntag" errands — market shopping and cooking prep happen early, before the midday heat makes outdoor tasks uncomfortable.
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