Homenoun
Kutsara
kut-SA-ra
Englishspoon
Word of the Day · Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Kutsara — Bisaya Word of the Day for September 8, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Kutsara" comes from the Spanish "cuchara" — spoon-and-fork ("kutsara-tinidor") is the default Filipino table setting, a lasting piece of Spanish colonial-era dining culture blended with native hand-eating habits.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
The Filipino habit of using the side of a spoon to cut soft food, rather than reaching for a knife, is a small but distinctive practical adaptation that surprises many foreign visitors at their first Filipino meal.
Example Sentences
Preparing to eat soup
Ihatag ang kutsara para sa sabaw.
“Hand over the spoon for the soup.”
Describing post-meal cleanup
Naghugas siya sa kutsara ug plato human mokaon.
“He/She washed the spoon and plate after eating.”
Describing a practical eating habit
Gigamit niya ang kutsara aron putlon ang isda.
“He/She used the spoon to cut the fish.”
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Quick Quiz
What small Filipino table habit involving a kutsara often surprises foreign visitors?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Kutsara" mean in Bisaya?
"Kutsara" means "spoon" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a noun in the Home category, pronounced as "kut-SA-ra".
How do you pronounce "Kutsara" in Cebuano?
"Kutsara" is pronounced "kut-SA-ra". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Kutsara" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Ihatag ang kutsara para sa sabaw." — "Hand over the spoon for the soup.". The Filipino habit of using the side of a spoon to cut soft food, rather than reaching for a knife, is a small but distinctive practical adaptation that surprises many foreign visitors at their first Filipino meal.
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