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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.
2 days ago · 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?
Cebuano phrases: greetings and words for beginners. Useful phrases, greetings and common words in the Cebuano language. Good morning - Maayong buntag. Good afternoon - Maayong hapon. Good night - Maayong gabii. Goodbye - Babay (informal) How are you? - Kumusta ka? Help - Tabang! I love you - Nahigugma ko nimo. Im sorry - Pasaylo a ko. Yes - Oo.
Dec 24, 2022 · Start by learning the 5 vowels in the Cebuano alphabet. Before the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, Cebuano had only 3 vowels: "a," "i," and "u." However, with Spanish and English influence, "e" and "o" were added. The last 2 vowels are used primarily in words of Spanish or English origin.
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