How to Say “Period” in Bisaya

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regla
The Bisaya word for 'period' (referring to an interval of time) is regla.
regla is used to denote an interval of time.
Meaning: interval of time (noun)

Did you know?

  • In Bisaya, the word regla is most commonly used to refer to a woman's 'menstruation' rather than a 'period' of time.
  • The word regla is a loanword from Spanish, where it similarly means both 'rule' and 'menstruation'.
  • The word regla can also be used to mean 'rule' or 'regulation' in a legal or formal context.

Examples in context

  • Tapos na.
    It's finished.
  • Naa na pud koy regla.
    I have my period again.
  • Sakit akong tiyan tungod sa regla.
    My stomach hurts because of my period.
  • Kanus-a man magsugod imong regla?
    When does your period start?

Example conversation

Elena and Ricardo are talking at home about her health.

  1. Elena

    Sakit kaayo akong tiyan tungod sa akong regla.
    My stomach hurts so much because of my period.
  2. Ricardo

    Nganong dili man ka katarong og lihok, Elena?
    Why can't you move properly, Elena?
  3. Elena

    Mao gyud ni ang akong regla karon.
    This is just how my period is right now.
  4. Ricardo

    Pahulay lang usa diha, Elena.
    Just rest for a while, Elena.
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