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THE CEBUANO is the official language spoken in Cebu. It is also spoken in most areas of the central Philippines.

It’s better to learn the basics of Cebuano Language and use during trips most especially during encounters of Cebuanos and Cebuanas. Be polite and use Vernacular while staying in the province.

For some tourists in the place, the Cebuano language is hard to learn, difficult to understand and tongue ties but with interest in everything you do, nothing’s hard. Try learning these basic Cebuano lines.

SALUTATION | RESPONSE

Good morning! – Maayong buntag!

Good afternoon! – Maayong hapon!

Good evening! - Maayong Gabi-i!

How are you? – Kumusta ka?

I’m fine. – Maayo rako.

Thank you. - Salamat.

Thank you very much! – Daghang salamat!

You’re welcome! – Walay sapayan

Yes – Oo

No - Dili

It’s alright. – Maayo ang tanan.

I’m ready. - Andam nako.

Let’s go - Lakaw nata.

I’m sorry. – Pasaylo-a ko.

Come here. – Ari.

Help – Tabang

Goodbye - Babay

I don’t feel well. – Nag lain akong lawas.

I don’t know – Wala ko kahibalo.

Are you sure? - Sigurado ka?

What is your name? – Unsa imong ngalan?

My name is ____. – Akong ngalan kay ____.

Who? – Kinsa?

What? - Unsa?

Where? -Asa?

When? -Kanus-a?

Where did you came from? - Diinka gikan?

I came from _____. – Gikan ko _____.

Where will you go? – Asa ka moadto?

I’m going to ______. – Muadto ko sa ____.

What will you do? – Unsa imong buhaton?

EATING

I am hungry. – Gigutom ko.

I’m thirsty. – Gi uhaw ko.

I’m full. – Busog nako.

That was a good meal. - Lami ang pagkaon.

I want to eat again. - Ganahan ko mukaon balik.

How much? - Pila?

NUMBERS

One – Uno

Two – Dos

Three – Tres

Four - Kwatro

Five - Singko

Six - Says

Seven - Syete

Eight - Otso

Nine - Noybe

Ten – Dyis

MOVING AROUND

What will I ride? – Unsa akong sakyon?

How much is the fare? - Pila ang pliti?

Which bus to _____? - Unsa ang bus ang moadto sa ____?

Where is the bus stop? – Asa ang bus stop?

Where do I get a taxi? – Asa ko kasakay ug taxi?

Where does this bus go? – Asa ni padung nga bus?

Where do I get off? – Asa ko muna-og?

How far is it? – Unsa ka layo?

Where is it? Asa diay na?

Where are you going? – Asa ka padung?

Near – Doul

Far – Layu

Stop – Hunong

Right – Tu-o

Left – Wala

Enough – Sakto na.

A little more – Gamay nalang

I can handle it myself. – Madala rani nako.

What time is it? – Unsa na orasa?

How many hours? – Pila ka oras?

SHOPPING

Do you have ___? – Naabay ___?

What is this? - Unsa ni?

For what is this? - Para asa ni?

What is the use of this? – Unsay gamit ani?

How much is this? – Tag pila ni?

I’d like to pay. – Mobayad nako.

Expensive- Mahal

Cheap – Barato.

Is there no discount? – Wala ni discount?

Are you on a sale? – Nag sale mo?