Shoppingnoun
Suki
SOO-kee
EnglishRegular customer
Word of the Day · Thursday, September 3, 2026
Suki — Bisaya Word of the Day for September 3, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Suki" describes the mutual, loyal relationship between a regular customer and a specific vendor — it's a two-way word, since both the customer and the vendor can call each other "suki."
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Being someone's "suki" often comes with real, tangible perks — a little extra rice ("tagay"), a small discount, or first pick of the freshest stock — a relationship-based commerce system that predates modern loyalty programs.
Example Sentences
Describing loyalty to a vendor
Suki na ko niining tindahana sukad pa.
“I've been a regular customer of this store for a long time.”
A vendor offering a small perk
Dugangi ra ko, suki man ka nako.
“Give me a little extra, you're my regular customer.”
Describing a vendor's loyal clientele
Nagbaligya siya'g isda, daghan ug suki.
“She sells fish, she has many regular customers.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
What real perks might come with being someone's "suki"?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Suki" mean in Bisaya?
"Suki" means "Regular customer" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Shopping category, pronounced as "SOO-kee".
How do you pronounce "Suki" in Cebuano?
"Suki" is pronounced "SOO-kee". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Suki" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Suki na ko niining tindahana sukad pa." — "I've been a regular customer of this store for a long time.". Being someone's "suki" often comes with real, tangible perks — a little extra rice ("tagay"), a small discount, or first pick of the freshest stock — a relationship-based commerce system that predates modern loyalty programs.
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