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How Cebuano and Malay compare

Shared writing system

Cebuano and Malay 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 Malay 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 Malay 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. Malay: Approximately 290 million speakers, including those who speak Indonesian as a standardized form of Malay, making it one of the most spoken languages in the world.

Common Cebuano phrases in Malay

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

Greetings

Greetings: Cebuano phrases and their Malay translations
CebuanoMalay
HelloHello
Maayong buntagSelamat pagi
Maayong haponSelamat petang
Maayong gabiiSelamat petang
Maayong gabiiSelamat malam
GoodbyeSelamat tinggal
Magkita ta unyaJumpa lagi nanti
Magkita ta ugmaJumpa esok
WelcomeSelamat datang
Kumusta ka?Apa khabar
Maayo ra ko, salamatSaya sihat, terima kasih
Maayong adlawSelamat hari raya

Courtesy

Courtesy: Cebuano phrases and their Malay translations
CebuanoMalay
PalihugTolonglah
SalamatTerima kasih
Salamat kaayoTerima kasih banyak-banyak
Giabiabi kaAnda dialu-alukan
OoYa
DiliTidak
Pasayloa koMaafkan saya
Pasayloa koSaya minta maaf
Walay problemaTiada masalah
SiyempreSudah tentu
Mga pahalipayTahniah
Good luckSemoga berjaya

Introductions

Introductions: Cebuano phrases and their Malay translations
CebuanoMalay
Unsa imong ngalan?Siapa nama awak
Nalipay ko nga nakigkita nimoSelamat berkenalan
Asa ka gikan?Awak dari mana?
Pilay edad nimo?Berapa umur awak?
Usa ko ka estudyanteSaya seorang pelajar
Ania ako sa bakasyonSaya di sini sedang bercuti
Ania ko alang sa trabahoSaya di sini untuk kerja
Kini ang akong higalaIni kawan saya

Numbers

Numbers: Cebuano phrases and their Malay translations
CebuanoMalay
UsaSatu
DuhaDua
TuloTiga
UpatEmpat
LimaLima
UnomEnam
PitoTujuh
WaloLapan
SiyamSembilan
NapuloSepuluh
Usa ka gatosSeratus
Usa ka liboSeribu

Time and dates

Time and dates: Cebuano phrases and their Malay translations
CebuanoMalay
KaronHari ini
UgmaEsok
KagahaponSemalam
KaronSekarang
Sa ulahiNanti
Unsa na orasa?Pukul berapa sekarang?
Sa buntagPada waktu pagi
Sa gabiiPada waktu petang
LunesIsnin
BiyernesJumaat
Sunod semanaMinggu depan
Usa ka orasSatu jam

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Cebuano phrases and their Malay translations
CebuanoMalay
Asa ang banyo?Di mana bilik air?
Asa ang estasyon sa tren?Di manakah stesen kereta api?
Asa ang airport?Di manakah lapangan terbang?
Unsaon nako pag-abot didto?Bagaimana saya boleh ke sana?
Balik sa walaBelok kiri
Balik sa tuoBelok kanan
Adto dayonTerus ke hadapan
Kini duol naIa dekat
Kini layoIa jauh
Nawala koSaya sesat
Kinahanglan ko og taxiSaya perlukan teksi
Asa ko makapalit ug tiket?Di mana saya boleh membeli tiket?
Tagpila ang ticket?Berapa harga tiket?
Luwas ba ang paglakaw?Adakah selamat untuk berjalan?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Cebuano phrases and their Malay translations
CebuanoMalay
Gigutom koSaya lapar
Giuhaw koSaya dahaga
Tubig, palihogAir, tolong
Usa ka lamesa alang sa duha, palihugTolong satu meja untuk dua orang
Ang menu, palihogTolong menunya
Unsay imong ikarekomendar?Apa yang anda cadangkan?
Ganahan ko aniSaya ingin ini
Kini lamianMemang sedap
Ang bayronon, palihogBil, tolong
Dili ko mokaon og karneSaya tidak makan daging
Naa koy allergy sa pagkaonSaya mempunyai alahan makanan
KapeKopi
TsaTeh
TinapayRoti

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Cebuano phrases and their Malay translations
CebuanoMalay
Pila ang gasto niini?Berapa kos ini?
Kini mahal kaayoIa terlalu mahal
Gidawat ba nimo ang mga credit card?Adakah anda menerima kad kredit?
Nangita lang koSaya hanya melihat
Kuhaon nakoSaya akan mengambilnya
BukasBuka
SiradoTertutup
EntrancePintu masuk
PaggawasKeluar
Asa ang merkado?Di manakah pasaran?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Cebuano phrases and their Malay translations
CebuanoMalay
TabangTolong
Tawag og doktorPanggil doktor
Tawga ang pulisHubungi polis
Nagkinahanglan ko og tabangSaya perlukan bantuan
Nagsakit koSaya sakit
Asa ang ospital?Di mana hospital?
Asa ang botika?Di mana farmasi?
Sakit diriSakit di sini
Nagkinahanglan ko og doktorSaya perlukan doktor
Naa bay duol nga ospital?Adakah terdapat hospital berdekatan?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Cebuano phrases and their Malay translations
CebuanoMalay
Makasulti ka ug English?Adakah anda bercakap bahasa Inggeris?
Wala ko kasabotSaya tak faham
Nakasabot koSaya faham
Palihug sulti ug hinayTolong cakap perlahan-lahan
Palihug balika kanaTolong ulangi itu
Palihug isulat kiniSila tuliskannya
Unsay buot ipasabot niini?Apakah maksud ini?
Giunsa nimo pagsulti kini?Bagaimana anda mengatakan ini?
Nagkat-on koSaya sedang belajar
Musulti ko gamaySaya bercakap sedikit
Makatabang ka nako?Boleh awak tolong saya?
Wala ko kabaloSaya tidak tahu

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

About Malay Language

Geographical Distribution

Widely spoken in Malaysia, Indonesia (as Indonesian, which is a standardized dialect of Malay), Brunei, and Singapore. It also has speakers in southern Thailand, southern Philippines, and among some communities in Australia.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet primarily in Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore. The letters used are 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

aeiou

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a simple phonetic structure with a total of 20 phonemes. Vowel length can distinguish meanings.

Grammar and Syntax

Subject-verb-object (SVO) order is typical. Tense is not inflected but rather indicated by time adverbs or context.

Loanwords

Includes numerous loanwords from Sanskrit, Arabic, Portuguese, Dutch, and English, reflecting its historical and trading influences.

Language Family

Part of the Austronesian language family, within the Malayo-Polynesian branch.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script. Historically, also used Jawi, an Arabic script, especially in religious contexts.

Writing System History

Transitioned from Jawi to Latin script during the 20th century, influenced by colonial and educational reforms.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 290 million speakers, including those who speak Indonesian as a standardized form of Malay, making it one of the most spoken languages in the world.

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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