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How Cebuano and English compare

Shared writing system

Cebuano and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

Cebuano belongs to the Austronesian family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Sentence structure changes

Cebuano follows verb-subject-object (VSO) order while English follows subject-verb-object (SVO). The translator has to rebuild each sentence rather than substitute words in place, so the output will not line up word-for-word with your input. Splitting long sentences improves accuracy.

Speakers

Cebuano: Approximately 21 million speakers, making it one of the most spoken languages in the Philippines and the second most spoken native language after Tagalog. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

Common Cebuano phrases in English

Everyday phrases translated from Cebuano to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Hello
Hello
Maayong buntag
Good morning
Maayong hapon
Good afternoon
Maayong gabii
Good evening
Maayong gabii
Good night
Goodbye
Goodbye
Magkita ta unya
See you later
Magkita ta ugma
See you tomorrow
Welcome
Welcome
Kumusta ka?
How are you?
Maayo ra ko, salamat
I am fine, thank you
Maayong adlaw
Have a good day

Courtesy

Palihug
Please
Salamat
Thank you
Salamat kaayo
Thank you very much
Giabiabi ka
You are welcome
Oo
Yes
Dili
No
Pasayloa ko
Excuse me
Pasayloa ko
I am sorry
Walay problema
No problem
Siyempre
Of course
Mga pahalipay
Congratulations
Good luck
Good luck

Introductions

Unsa imong ngalan?
What is your name?
Nalipay ko nga nakigkita nimo
Nice to meet you
Asa ka gikan?
Where are you from?
Pilay edad nimo?
How old are you?
Usa ko ka estudyante
I am a student
Ania ako sa bakasyon
I am here on holiday
Ania ko alang sa trabaho
I am here for work
Kini ang akong higala
This is my friend

Numbers

Usa
One
Duha
Two
Tulo
Three
Upat
Four
Lima
Five
Unom
Six
Pito
Seven
Walo
Eight
Siyam
Nine
Napulo
Ten
Usa ka gatos
One hundred
Usa ka libo
One thousand

Time and dates

Karon
Today
Ugma
Tomorrow
Kagahapon
Yesterday
Karon
Now
Sa ulahi
Later
Unsa na orasa?
What time is it?
Sa buntag
In the morning
Sa gabii
In the evening
Lunes
Monday
Biyernes
Friday
Sunod semana
Next week
Usa ka oras
One hour

Directions and travel

Asa ang banyo?
Where is the bathroom?
Asa ang estasyon sa tren?
Where is the train station?
Asa ang airport?
Where is the airport?
Unsaon nako pag-abot didto?
How do I get there?
Balik sa wala
Turn left
Balik sa tuo
Turn right
Adto dayon
Go straight ahead
Kini duol na
It is near
Kini layo
It is far
Nawala ko
I am lost
Kinahanglan ko og taxi
I need a taxi
Asa ko makapalit ug tiket?
Where can I buy a ticket?
Tagpila ang ticket?
How much is the ticket?
Luwas ba ang paglakaw?
Is it safe to walk?

Food and restaurants

Gigutom ko
I am hungry
Giuhaw ko
I am thirsty
Tubig, palihog
Water, please
Usa ka lamesa alang sa duha, palihug
A table for two, please
Ang menu, palihog
The menu, please
Unsay imong ikarekomendar?
What do you recommend?
Ganahan ko ani
I would like this
Kini lamian
It is delicious
Ang bayronon, palihog
The bill, please
Dili ko mokaon og karne
I do not eat meat
Naa koy allergy sa pagkaon
I have a food allergy
Kape
Coffee
Tsa
Tea
Tinapay
Bread

Shopping and money

Pila ang gasto niini?
How much does this cost?
Kini mahal kaayo
It is too expensive
Gidawat ba nimo ang mga credit card?
Do you accept credit cards?
Nangita lang ko
I am just looking
Kuhaon nako
I will take it
Bukas
Open
Sirado
Closed
Entrance
Entrance
Paggawas
Exit
Asa ang merkado?
Where is the market?

Emergency and health

Tabang
Help
Tawag og doktor
Call a doctor
Tawga ang pulis
Call the police
Nagkinahanglan ko og tabang
I need help
Nagsakit ko
I am sick
Asa ang ospital?
Where is the hospital?
Asa ang botika?
Where is the pharmacy?
Sakit diri
It hurts here
Nagkinahanglan ko og doktor
I need a doctor
Naa bay duol nga ospital?
Is there a hospital nearby?

Getting help with language

Makasulti ka ug English?
Do you speak English?
Wala ko kasabot
I do not understand
Nakasabot ko
I understand
Palihug sulti ug hinay
Please speak slowly
Palihug balika kana
Please repeat that
Palihug isulat kini
Please write it down
Unsay buot ipasabot niini?
What does this mean?
Giunsa nimo pagsulti kini?
How do you say this?
Nagkat-on ko
I am learning
Musulti ko gamay
I speak a little
Makatabang ka nako?
Can you help me?
Wala ko kabalo
I do not know

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About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

About Cebuano Language

Geographical Distribution

Predominantly spoken in the Central Visayas region, parts of Eastern Visayas and Mindanao in the Philippines. Major cities include Cebu, Bohol, Davao, and parts of Leyte and Zamboanga.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, NG, O, P, R, S, T, U, W, Y

Vowels

aeiouA is pronounced more openly like 'ah'E is pronounced more like 'eh'I is pronounced like 'ee'O is pronounced more like 'oh'U is pronounced like 'oo'

Consonants

bcdghklmnngprstwy

Phonetics

Features around 20 phonemes, including the unique Cebuano sound 'r' which is pronounced with a flap of the tongue

Grammar and Syntax

Verb-subject-object (VSO) order predominates. Also uses a complex system of affixes and verb conjugation to express tense, mood, and aspect

Loanwords

Contains many loanwords from Spanish, such as numbers and everyday items, due to the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

Language Family

Part of the Austronesian language family, under the Malayo-Polynesian group.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script.

Writing System History

Has primarily used the Latin script since Spanish colonization, which influenced its orthography.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 21 million speakers, making it one of the most spoken languages in the Philippines and the second most spoken native language after Tagalog.

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