Have you heard of these sayings before? If not, here are 11 of the most common Bisaya sayings that our parents or grandparents often repeat to share their wisdom on life, love, and even on enemies!

‘Cause patience is the best virtue.

I used to hear this Bisaya saying a lot from my high school teacher.

Alkitran, also known as asphalt, is a black sticky liquid used for coating roads that provides safety for vehicles against skidding. A pitch-black analogy is used to compare a possible not-so-bright future for students or youngsters who refuse to take and make life decisions seriously.

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Closest English translation: Been there, done that. It’s the Golden Card parents (and elders) who pull in, lecturing a stubborn teenager or someone younger. While experiences may differ, some paths still have the same tough, ziggy-zag road. Moreover, listening to our elder’s advice and wisdom won’t cause us a dime, so why not take it?

In other words, mind your own business!

Be mindful of your actions ’cause regret won’t be poppin’ in the middle. It always shows up when everything’s already too late—when it’s already too spicy for you to handle.

Instead of seeing your struggles as something negative, look at them from a much brighter perspective. Use it as motivation to strive more and become better than who you were yesterday.

Don’t do something that you’d clearly regret in the end. Make sure not to blame others, too, if you push through on something that ends up a wreck.

There’s always going to be that one person who won’t fit in—either they will exist unnoticed or stand out and rule the crowd.

Have you experienced popping in steaming-hot rice (’cause you’re too hungry to wait) but immediately spit it out as soon as it reaches your mouth?

Well, marriage isn’t like that, Higala.

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This Bisaya saying sounds a bit hugot, but it’s true. Both sweat and tears roll out as soon as you reach an over-limit strength quota. Don’t forget to rest every once in a while. You deserve it!

Amid a painful encounter with someone so spiteful, take a deep breath and grab all the patience that you can get. Langga, let the karma do its work.

Closing Thoughts

Hearing Bisaya sayings from our parents or grandparents can make you want to roll your eyes, but you have to admit that there’s truth to what they’re saying. After all, the phrases are based on experiences our elders have experienced, so it’s only natural that they’d want to pass their wisdom down to the younger generation. Thus, they can help guide us through navigating life.

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