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How Cebuano and Hiligaynon compare

Shared writing system

Cebuano and Hiligaynon 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.

Related languages

Both Cebuano and Hiligaynon belong to the Austronesian language family. Related languages tend to share vocabulary roots and comparable sentence structure, which generally makes machine translation between them more reliable — though false friends, words that look alike but mean different things, are also more common between relatives.

Sentence structure changes

Cebuano follows verb-subject-object (VSO) order while Hiligaynon 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. Hiligaynon: Approximately 10 million people speak Hiligaynon as their first language.

Common Cebuano phrases in Hiligaynon

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

Greetings

Greetings: Cebuano phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
CebuanoHiligaynon
HelloHello
Maayong buntagMaayong aga
Maayong haponMaayong hapon
Maayong gabiiMaayong gab-i
Maayong gabiiMaayong gab-i
GoodbyePaalam
Magkita ta unyaKitaay kita sa ulihi
Magkita ta ugmaKitaay kita buwas
WelcomeMaabiabihon
Kumusta ka?Kamusta ka?
Maayo ra ko, salamatMaayo lang ako, salamat
Maayong adlawMaayo nga adlaw

Courtesy

Courtesy: Cebuano phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
CebuanoHiligaynon
PalihugPalihog
SalamatSalamat
Salamat kaayoMadamo gid nga salamat
Giabiabi kaGina abi-abi ka
OoHuo
DiliIndi
Pasayloa koPasensya na
Pasayloa koPasensya na
Walay problemaWala sing problema
SiyempreSiempre
Mga pahalipayPanginbulahan
Good luckMaayo nga swerte

Introductions

Introductions: Cebuano phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
CebuanoHiligaynon
Unsa imong ngalan?Ano ang imo ngalan?
Nalipay ko nga nakigkita nimoNalipay ako nga makilala ka
Asa ka gikan?Taga diin ka?
Pilay edad nimo?Pila na idad mo?
Usa ko ka estudyanteIsa ako ka estudyante
Ania ako sa bakasyonYari ako sa bakasyon
Ania ko alang sa trabahoAri ako diri para sa trabaho
Kini ang akong higalaAmo ini ang akon abyan

Numbers

Numbers: Cebuano phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
CebuanoHiligaynon
UsaIsa
DuhaDuha
TuloTatlo
UpatApat
LimaLima
UnomAnum
PitoPito
WaloWalo
SiyamSiyam
NapuloNapulo
Usa ka gatosIsa ka gatos
Usa ka liboIsa ka libo

Time and dates

Time and dates: Cebuano phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
CebuanoHiligaynon
KaronSubong nga adlaw
UgmaBuwas
KagahaponKahapon
KaronKaron
Sa ulahiSang ulihi
Unsa na orasa?Ano oras subong?
Sa buntagSa aga
Sa gabiiSa gab-i
LunesLunes
BiyernesBiyernes
Sunod semanaSa masunod nga semana
Usa ka orasIsa ka oras

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Cebuano phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
CebuanoHiligaynon
Asa ang banyo?Diin ang banyo?
Asa ang estasyon sa tren?Diin ang estasyon sang tren?
Asa ang airport?Diin ang airport?
Unsaon nako pag-abot didto?Paano ako makakadto didto?
Balik sa walaLiko sa wala
Balik sa tuoLiko sa tuo
Adto dayonMagdiretso sa unahan
Kini duol naMalapit na ini
Kini layoMalayo ini
Nawala koNadula ako
Kinahanglan ko og taxiKinahanglan ko sang taxi
Asa ko makapalit ug tiket?Diin ako makabakal sang tiket?
Tagpila ang ticket?Pila ang tiket?
Luwas ba ang paglakaw?Luwas bala ang maglakat?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Cebuano phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
CebuanoHiligaynon
Gigutom koGutom ako
Giuhaw koGinauhaw ako
Tubig, palihogTubig, palihog
Usa ka lamesa alang sa duha, palihugIsa ka lamesa para sa duha, palihog
Ang menu, palihogAng menu, palihog
Unsay imong ikarekomendar?Ano ang imo ginarekomendar?
Ganahan ko aniGusto ko ini
Kini lamianManamit gid ini
Ang bayronon, palihogAng hagna, palihog
Dili ko mokaon og karneWala ako nagakaon sang karne
Naa koy allergy sa pagkaonMay alerdyi ako sa pagkaon
KapeKape
TsaTsa
TinapayTinapay

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Cebuano phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
CebuanoHiligaynon
Pila ang gasto niini?Pila ang bili sini?
Kini mahal kaayoMahal gid ini
Gidawat ba nimo ang mga credit card?Nagabaton ka bala sang mga credit card?
Nangita lang koNagapangita lang ako
Kuhaon nakoKuhaon ko ini
BukasBuksi
SiradoSirado
EntrancePagsulod
PaggawasMagguwa
Asa ang merkado?Diin ang merkado?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Cebuano phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
CebuanoHiligaynon
TabangBulig
Tawag og doktorMagtawag sang doktor
Tawga ang pulisTawga ang pulis
Nagkinahanglan ko og tabangKinahanglan ko bulig
Nagsakit koNagamasakit ako
Asa ang ospital?Diin ang ospital?
Asa ang botika?Diin ang botika?
Sakit diriSakit diri
Nagkinahanglan ko og doktorKinahanglan ko sang doktor
Naa bay duol nga ospital?May ospital bala sa malapit?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Cebuano phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
CebuanoHiligaynon
Makasulti ka ug English?Makahambal ka bala sang Ingles?
Wala ko kasabotWala ako makahangop
Nakasabot koNahangpan ko
Palihug sulti ug hinayPalihog maghambal sing mahinay
Palihug balika kanaPalihog sulita ina
Palihug isulat kiniPalihog isulat ini
Unsay buot ipasabot niini?Ano ang buot silingon sini?
Giunsa nimo pagsulti kini?Paano mo ini ginahambal?
Nagkat-on koNagatuon ako
Musulti ko gamayNagahambal ako sing diutay
Makatabang ka nako?Mabuligan mo bala ako?
Wala ko kabaloWala ako kabalo

Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.

About Hiligaynon Language

Geographical Distribution

Hiligaynon, also known as Ilonggo, is primarily spoken in the Western Visayas and Soccsksargen regions of the Philippines, including the provinces of Iloilo, Negros Occidental, and parts of Mindanao. It is also spoken by communities in other parts of the Philippines and by overseas Filipino workers and immigrants.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet, consisting of 20 letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, Ñ, Ng, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. The letters F, J, V, X, and Z are used mainly in loanwords and proper nouns.

Vowels

Hiligaynon has three main vowels: A, I, U. Each vowel can be short or long, but vowel length does not typically change word meaning.

Consonants

Includes: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, Ñ, Ng, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z. The consonants C, F, J, Q, V, X, and Z are mostly found in Spanish loanwords.

Phonetics

Features a relatively simple phonetic inventory with 16 consonants and 3 vowels. Hiligaynon is not a tonal language but has a predictable stress pattern, usually on the penultimate (second to last) syllable.

Grammar and Syntax

Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order predominates. Hiligaynon utilizes a number of affixes to denote grammatical relationships, and verbs are conjugated to indicate focus, aspect, and mood.

Loanwords

Includes a significant number of loanwords from Spanish due to the Philippines’ colonial history. There are also loanwords from English, especially in terms of technical and modern vocabulary.

Language Family

Part of the Visayan branch of the Central Philippine languages, under the wider Malayo-Polynesian group within the Austronesian family.

Writing Systems

Primarily uses the Latin script. Historically, before Spanish colonization, a form of the Baybayin script was used by early inhabitants of the region.

Writing System History

Transitioned from Baybayin to Latin script during Spanish colonial rule, with the Latin alphabet being adapted to better suit the phonetic requirements of Hiligaynon.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 10 million people speak Hiligaynon as their first language.

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

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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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