CULTURE & TRADITIONS

kuya

Older brother (address)

nounCulture & Traditions
BISAYA TO ENGLISH

What does kuya mean in Bisaya?

kuya is a Cebuano Bisaya noun meaning “Older brother (address).” Pair the translation with the related culture & traditions words below to build a stronger vocabulary cluster.

In the SpeakMore Bisaya dictionary, kuya is glossed as Older brother (address). Meaning can shift with region, grammar, and context.

ENGLISH TO BISAYA

How do you say “Older brother (address)” in Cebuano Bisaya?

kuya

To say “Older brother (address)” in Cebuano Bisaya, use kuya.

COMMON QUESTIONS

kuya FAQ

What does kuya mean in Bisaya?

kuya means “Older brother (address)” in Cebuano Bisaya. It is listed as a noun in the Culture & Traditions topic cluster.

How do you say “Older brother (address)” in Cebuano Bisaya?

“Older brother (address)” in Cebuano Bisaya is kuya. Use this page as a quick reference, then practise the word in short sentences and real conversation.

Is kuya Bisaya or Cebuano?

kuya is a Cebuano Bisaya word. In the Philippines, Bisaya often refers to the Cebuano language variety spoken across much of the Visayas and Mindanao.