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Cebuano
Bisaya · Spoken in Visayas & Mindanao
Basics
👋I. Greetings
| Cebuano | Alternate / Intensified | alt | English |
|---|---|---|---|
Kumusta ka? | Kumusta man mo? | How are you? | |
Maayong buntag | — | Good morning | |
Maayong hapon | — | Good afternoon | |
Maayong gabii | — | Good evening | |
Salamat | Salamat kaayo | Thank you / Thank you very much | |
Walay sapayan | — | You're welcome | |
Paalam | Paalam na | Goodbye | |
Oo | — | Yes | |
Dili | — | No |
🔢II. Numbers
| Cebuano | English |
|---|---|
Usa | One |
Duha | Two |
Tulo | Three |
Upat | Four |
Lima | Five |
Unom | Six |
Pito | Seven |
Walo | Eight |
Siyam | Nine |
Napulo | Ten |
👨👩👧III. Family Members
| Cebuano | English |
|---|---|
Amahan | Father |
Inahan | Mother |
Kuya | Older brother |
Ate | Older sister |
Igsuon | Sibling |
Lolo | Grandfather |
Lola | Grandmother |
Tito | Uncle |
Tita | Aunt |
Anak | Child |
Vocabulary
🍚I. Food & Drinks
| Cebuano | English |
|---|---|
Kan-on | Cooked rice |
Bugas | Uncooked rice |
Tubig | Water |
Tinapay | Bread |
Manok | Chicken |
Baboy | Pork |
Isda | Fish |
Itlog | Egg |
Utanon | Vegetables |
Gatas | Milk |
🎨II. Colors
| Cebuano | English |
|---|---|
Pula | Red |
Asul | Blue |
Berde | Green |
Dalag | Yellow |
Puti | White |
Itom | Black |
Kahel | Orange |
Lila | Purple |
Rosas | Pink |
Kayumanggi | Brown |
🏘️III. Places
| Cebuano | English |
|---|---|
Merkado | Market |
Tindahan | Store |
Ospital | Hospital |
Eskwelahan | School |
Simbahan | Church |
Banko | Bank |
Parke | Park |
Balay | House |
Karsada | Street |
Advanced
💬I. Introducing Yourself
| Cebuano | English |
|---|---|
Ang akong ngalan mao si Maria | My name is ___ |
Gikan ako sa Cebu | I am from Cebu |
Nagsabot ko og Cebuano | I speak Cebuano |
Unsa imong ngalan? | What is your name? |
Nalipay ko nga nakaila nimo | Nice to meet you |
🗣️II. Everyday Expressions
| Cebuano | English |
|---|---|
Sige | Okay / Sure |
Ayaw problema | No problem |
Wala ko kahibalo | I don't know |
Hulat lang | Just a moment |
Gigutom na ko | I am already hungry |
Gikapoy na ko | I am already tired |
Palangga ko ikaw | I love you |
🗺️III. Asking Directions
| Cebuano | English |
|---|---|
Asa ang CR? | Where is the restroom? |
Unsaon pagadto sa? | How do I get to ___? |
Liko sa wala | Turn left |
Liko sa tuo | Turn right |
Diretso lang | Go straight |
Duol lang | It's just nearby |
Layo ba? | Is it far? |
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