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- “Maayong adlaw!” = “Good day!” You say “Maayong adlaw!” as a general greeting. If you want to be more specific, here’s what to say depending on the time of the day
- “Kumusta?” = “How are you?” This is what you ask if you want to check in on someone.
- “Maayo ra / Okay ra” = “I’m fine” This is your reply to “Kumusta?”. If you’re not really fine, you can say “Dili maayo” or “Dili ko okay”.
- “Unsa imong ngalan?” = “What’s your name?” This is how you ask someone’s name in Bisaya.
- Greetings
- Addressing People
- Dining
- Getting Around
- Dealing with Vendors
Maayong buntag!
Good morning!
Maayong udto!
Good noon!
Maayong hapon!
Good afternoon!
Bai
This colloquial term is used to address a male friend (not necessarily related). Sentence: Salamat, bai! Translation: Thank you, my friend/brother!
Nong/Nang
These terms are used to address an elderly man or a male elder; mister/miss. Sentence: Kumusta, nong/nang? Translation: How are you, mister/miss?
Kuya/Ate
These terms are used to address an older brother/sister (not necessarily). Sentence: Pilay plete padung Oslob, kuya/ate? Translation: How much is the fare going to Oslob, bro/sis?
Pilay plete?
This phrase is used to ask how much the fare is. Common sentence: Pilay plete padung Moalboal? Translation: How much is the fare going to Moalboal?
Lugar lang
This phrase is used to tell the driver to find a spot to drop you off. Common sentence: Lugar lang ngari/ngara. Translation: Just drop me here/there.
Bayad
This word is used to express the intention to pay the driver/conductor with a gesture of giving the money. Sentence: Bayad. Loose translation: Here’s my fare.
Pila? Or Tagpila?
This word is used to ask how much something is. Common sentence: Pila ni/na? Translation: How much is this/that?
Unsa ni?
This phrase is used to ask what a thing is. Common sentence? Unsa ni? Translation: What is this? For updates, follow CEBU INSIDER on Facebook and Instagram.
Aug 14, 2023 · The Cebuano / Waray word usbáw is the equivalent of the Tagalog unlád. To learn more words and phrases, visit Essential Cebuano.
Make a good first impression and learn how to politely greet and introduce yourself to a local with these basic Cebuano phrases: Maayong buntag! - Good morning! Maayong adlaw! - Good day! Maayong hapon! - Good afternoon! Amping. - Goodbye/Take care. Kumusta? - Hello, how are you? Maayo raman ko, ikaw?/Okay raman ko, ikaw? - I’m good. And you?
May 24, 2018 · Here are some basic Cebuano words, terms and phrases you can use (and not use) when in Cebu: Maayong Buntag (Mayng Buntag) – Good Morning. Maayong Udto (Mayng Udto) – Good Noon. Maayong Hapon (Mayng Hapon) – Good Afternoon. Maayong Gabii (Mayng Gabi-i) – Good Evening.
May 9, 2024 · To get you started, here are some basic Cebuano phrases that you can use. Simple Phrases in the Cebuano Language. What’s your name? Unsay ngalan nimo? Unsay pangalan nimo? Nice to meet you. Maayo kay nagka ila-ila ta. Do you speak English? Makastorya ka og Iningles? I don’t understand. Wala ko kasabot. Where do you live? Asa ka nagpuyo?
