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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.
- “Amping!”
- “Mangaon Ta!”
- “Puhon”
- “Dasig”
- “Simbako!”
- “Choya”
- “Padayon”
- “Pahiyom”
- “Dilaab”
- “Lulinghayaw”
Amping means ‘stay safe!’ We usually use this when saying goodbye to someone or when we need to separate ways with our friends and loved ones. Uttering this expression means we want them to arrive at their destinations safe and sound. “Thank you for today. Sa sunod na sad ha. Amping!” (“Thank you for today. Until next time. Take care!”)
With the wide range of food options available in the region, no doubt eating has been the pastime of the majority of Cebuanos. As a sign of generosity, we say “Mangaon ta!” to invite people to come and share our meal with them. “Gigutom kayo ko. Ali, mangaon ta!” (“I am so hungry. Come here, let’s eat!”)
This word means “God-willing or hopefully”. Cebuanos are generally hopeful and optimistic, hence, “puhon” is expressed when you are hoping something will happen in the future. “Maka-uyab na unta ko, puhon.” (“I hope I can finally get a lover, God-willing.”)
“Dasig”, often used as “Dasig Lang”, is a Cebuano word that means ‘take courage, hold on, never give up.’ “Bisa’g unsa pa kalisod sa panahon karon, dasig lang jud ta.” (“No matter how difficult our situation is now, let’s hold on / never give up.”)
Opposite of ‘puhon’, the expression ‘Simbako!’ is used when we don’t want bad things or events to happen in the future. It is translated to “God forbid” or “knock on wood.” “Simbako ug unsa unyay mahitabo sa imo…” (“God forbid something unfortunate will happen to you…”)
This term is derived from the word ‘tisoy/choy’ which refers to a man who looks handsome, grooms himself well. Aside from referring to a good-looking man, we also often use “choya” to describe something awesome. “Choya sa imong sakyanan bai.” (“Your car looks awesome, dude.”)
Padayon means ‘to continue.’ This word best describes the Cebuanos’ spirit of resilience and positivity. Regardless of how challenging the situation is, we always find a reason to move forward. “Maabot ra lagi ta sa didto puhon. Padayon lang.” “We’ll get there, God-willing. Just continue.”
Pahiyom means ‘smile’. Regardless of who the person is that we’re talking to, Cebuanos are always ready to flash a smile and treat everyone with utmost hospitality. “Mas nigwapa ka tungod sa imong pahiyom.” (“You become prettier because of your smile.”)
Dilaab means a strong flame that burns brightly. This one’s a beautiful word from our local dialect as it resembles the strong religious faith of the Cebuanos. Cebu is the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines and it’s the strong faith that keeps the values of Christianity alive and blazing for almost half a millennium now. “Ang dilaab sa atong...
Given that Cebu houses plenty of tourist destinations, ‘lulinghayaw’ can be used frequently. It means “time available for ease and relaxation or the act of taking a vacation.” Using this word will not let you go out of context since we have a lot of beaches, mountain peaks, local delicacies, and world-class accommodation available in the region – e...
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Jan 29, 2023 · You can use Cebuano or Bisaya to refer to the language spoken in Cebu or the person who lives in Cebu. If a person lives in Manila or Davao City in Mindanao and speaks the language, that person can be identified as Cebuano or Bisaya. Learning some basic words or phrases in the Cebuano or Bisaya language is honestly pretty simple.
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Useful Cebuano phrases. A collection of useful phrases in Cebuano (Binisaya), a Philippine language spoken in Central Visayas and other parts of the Philippines, specifically in Cebuano as spoken in Northern Mindanao. Jump to phrases. See these phrases in any combination of two languages in the Phrase Finder.
There are several iconic Visayan dishes that you should definitely try on your visit such as kinilaw, chicken inasal, and lechon! Get a load of the local cuisine and put these phrases to good use! Mangaon ta! - Let’s eat! Gigutom na ko. - I’m hungry. Gi-uhaw ko. - I’m thirsty. Busog na ko.
English to Binisaya - Cebuano Dictionary and Thesaurus. Dictionary (45447 entries) Binisaya to English English to Binisaya Sense. Word: Tweet. Balayan alang sa mga Bisaya ug mga mahigugmaon sa pinulongang Binisaya. Homepage for the Visayan people and lovers of the Cebuano language.
