kadiyot
/kadiˈjot/
The English phrase 'sandali' is expressed in Bisaya using the word kadiyot.
The phrase is used to request that someone wait for a short period of time.
Which one should you use?
The word sandali is actually Tagalog, not the native Bisaya word for 'wait a moment'. While sandali is understood due to Tagalog influence, kadiyot is the native Bisaya term for a short duration.
How do you pronounce it?
/kadiˈjot/
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, if you use the word sandali in a region where Bisaya is spoken, locals will know you are likely from Manila or have learned Tagalog first.
- While a learner might use kadiyot to mean 'a short while', it can also be used as an interjection to tell someone to 'stop' or 'hold on' in the middle of an action.
- In many Bisaya-speaking regions, the word kadiyot is often shortened to just dyot in very casual speech among friends.
Examples in context
- Nay, gamayng tion ra ba ha?Mom, just a short time, okay?
- Kadiyot lang, naa koy kuhaon.Just a moment, I have something to get.
- Hulat sa, kadiyot lang.Wait a bit, just a moment.
- Kadiyot lang palihog.Just a moment, please.
Example conversation
Ana is talking to Juan on the phone.
- AnaHello, Juan! Pwede ka na ba moabot?Hello, Juan! Can you arrive now?
- JuanKadiyot lang, Ana, hapit na ko.Just a moment, Ana, I am almost there.
- AnaSige, hulat ko nimo diri.Okay, I will wait for you here.
- JuanSalamat, makita na tika.Thanks, I can see you now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry kadiyot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
