Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Yawa
devil; demonnoun
- Alternative meanings
devil; demon; evil spirit
- Pronunciation
YA-wa
- Root and affixes
Common Bisaya word for devil or demon.
- Variants or conjugations
demonyo; satanas
- Related words and expressions
evil; spirit; sin; fear
- Meaning and usage notes
It can sound strong or offensive when used as an insult or exclamation, so it should be used carefully.
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Nahadlok sila sa istorya bahin sa yawa.
They were afraid of the story about the devil.
Ayaw gamita ang pulong nga yawa kung dili angay.
Do not use the word devil if it is not appropriate.