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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

Greetings: Cebuano phrases and their English translations
CebuanoEnglish
HelloHello
Maayong buntagGood morning
Maayong haponGood afternoon
Maayong gabiiGood evening
Maayong gabiiGood night
GoodbyeGoodbye
Magkita ta unyaSee you later
Magkita ta ugmaSee you tomorrow
WelcomeWelcome
Kumusta ka?How are you?
Maayo ra ko, salamatI am fine, thank you
Maayong adlawHave a good day

Courtesy

Courtesy: Cebuano phrases and their English translations
CebuanoEnglish
PalihugPlease
SalamatThank you
Salamat kaayoThank you very much
Giabiabi kaYou are welcome
OoYes
DiliNo
Pasayloa koExcuse me
Pasayloa koI am sorry
Walay problemaNo problem
SiyempreOf course
Mga pahalipayCongratulations
Good luckGood luck

Introductions

Introductions: Cebuano phrases and their English translations
CebuanoEnglish
Unsa imong ngalan?What is your name?
Nalipay ko nga nakigkita nimoNice to meet you
Asa ka gikan?Where are you from?
Pilay edad nimo?How old are you?
Usa ko ka estudyanteI am a student
Ania ako sa bakasyonI am here on holiday
Ania ko alang sa trabahoI am here for work
Kini ang akong higalaThis is my friend

Numbers

Numbers: Cebuano phrases and their English translations
CebuanoEnglish
UsaOne
DuhaTwo
TuloThree
UpatFour
LimaFive
UnomSix
PitoSeven
WaloEight
SiyamNine
NapuloTen
Usa ka gatosOne hundred
Usa ka liboOne thousand

Time and dates

Time and dates: Cebuano phrases and their English translations
CebuanoEnglish
KaronToday
UgmaTomorrow
KagahaponYesterday
KaronNow
Sa ulahiLater
Unsa na orasa?What time is it?
Sa buntagIn the morning
Sa gabiiIn the evening
LunesMonday
BiyernesFriday
Sunod semanaNext week
Usa ka orasOne hour

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Cebuano phrases and their English translations
CebuanoEnglish
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 walaTurn left
Balik sa tuoTurn right
Adto dayonGo straight ahead
Kini duol naIt is near
Kini layoIt is far
Nawala koI am lost
Kinahanglan ko og taxiI 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

Food and restaurants: Cebuano phrases and their English translations
CebuanoEnglish
Gigutom koI am hungry
Giuhaw koI am thirsty
Tubig, palihogWater, please
Usa ka lamesa alang sa duha, palihugA table for two, please
Ang menu, palihogThe menu, please
Unsay imong ikarekomendar?What do you recommend?
Ganahan ko aniI would like this
Kini lamianIt is delicious
Ang bayronon, palihogThe bill, please
Dili ko mokaon og karneI do not eat meat
Naa koy allergy sa pagkaonI have a food allergy
KapeCoffee
TsaTea
TinapayBread

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Cebuano phrases and their English translations
CebuanoEnglish
Pila ang gasto niini?How much does this cost?
Kini mahal kaayoIt is too expensive
Gidawat ba nimo ang mga credit card?Do you accept credit cards?
Nangita lang koI am just looking
Kuhaon nakoI will take it
BukasOpen
SiradoClosed
EntranceEntrance
PaggawasExit
Asa ang merkado?Where is the market?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Cebuano phrases and their English translations
CebuanoEnglish
TabangHelp
Tawag og doktorCall a doctor
Tawga ang pulisCall the police
Nagkinahanglan ko og tabangI need help
Nagsakit koI am sick
Asa ang ospital?Where is the hospital?
Asa ang botika?Where is the pharmacy?
Sakit diriIt hurts here
Nagkinahanglan ko og doktorI need a doctor
Naa bay duol nga ospital?Is there a hospital nearby?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Cebuano phrases and their English translations
CebuanoEnglish
Makasulti ka ug English?Do you speak English?
Wala ko kasabotI do not understand
Nakasabot koI understand
Palihug sulti ug hinayPlease speak slowly
Palihug balika kanaPlease repeat that
Palihug isulat kiniPlease write it down
Unsay buot ipasabot niini?What does this mean?
Giunsa nimo pagsulti kini?How do you say this?
Nagkat-on koI am learning
Musulti ko gamayI speak a little
Makatabang ka nako?Can you help me?
Wala ko kabaloI 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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