Actionverb
Dungog
DOONG-og
EnglishHear / Listen
Word of the Day · Monday, September 14, 2026
Dungog — Bisaya Word of the Day for September 14, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Dungog" as a root becomes "madungog" (able to be heard) or "nadungog" (heard/overheard) — and separately, "dungog" as a noun also means "reputation/honor," a distinct but related sense about how one is "heard of" in the community.
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
"Maayo ang iyang dungog" (he/she has a good reputation) shows the word's second meaning in action — reputation in tight Visayan communities is treated as something genuinely valuable, actively protected and discussed.
Example Sentences
Describing how you learned something
Nadungog nako ang balita gikan sa radyo.
“I heard the news from the radio.”
Asking someone to pay attention to a noise
Paminaw, nadungog ba nimo kadto nga tingog?
“Listen, did you hear that sound?”
Describing a family's standing
Maayo ang dungog sa maong pamilya sa komunidad.
“That family has a good reputation in the community.”
Test Your Knowledge
Quick Quiz
Besides "to hear," what other important meaning does "dungog" carry as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Dungog" mean in Bisaya?
"Dungog" means "Hear / Listen" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a verb in the Action category, pronounced as "DOONG-og".
How do you pronounce "Dungog" in Cebuano?
"Dungog" is pronounced "DOONG-og". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Dungog" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Nadungog nako ang balita gikan sa radyo." — "I heard the news from the radio.". "Maayo ang iyang dungog" (he/she has a good reputation) shows the word's second meaning in action — reputation in tight Visayan communities is treated as something genuinely valuable, actively protected and discussed.
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