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How English and Cebuano compare

Shared writing system

English and Cebuano 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

English belongs to the Indo-European family while Cebuano belongs to the Austronesian 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

English follows subject-verb-object (SVO) order while Cebuano follows verb-subject-object (VSO). 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

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

Common English phrases in Cebuano

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

Greetings

Greetings: English phrases and their Cebuano translations
EnglishCebuano
HelloHello
Good morningMaayong buntag
Good afternoonMaayong hapon
Good eveningMaayong gabii
Good nightMaayong gabii
GoodbyeGoodbye
See you laterMagkita ta unya
See you tomorrowMagkita ta ugma
WelcomeWelcome
How are you?Kumusta ka?
I am fine, thank youMaayo ra ko, salamat
Have a good dayMaayong adlaw

Courtesy

Courtesy: English phrases and their Cebuano translations
EnglishCebuano
PleasePalihug
Thank youSalamat
Thank you very muchSalamat kaayo
You are welcomeGiabiabi ka
YesOo
NoDili
Excuse mePasayloa ko
I am sorryPasayloa ko
No problemWalay problema
Of courseSiyempre
CongratulationsMga pahalipay
Good luckGood luck

Introductions

Introductions: English phrases and their Cebuano translations
EnglishCebuano
What is your name?Unsa imong ngalan?
Nice to meet youNalipay ko nga nakigkita nimo
Where are you from?Asa ka gikan?
How old are you?Pilay edad nimo?
I am a studentUsa ko ka estudyante
I am here on holidayAnia ako sa bakasyon
I am here for workAnia ko alang sa trabaho
This is my friendKini ang akong higala

Numbers

Numbers: English phrases and their Cebuano translations
EnglishCebuano
OneUsa
TwoDuha
ThreeTulo
FourUpat
FiveLima
SixUnom
SevenPito
EightWalo
NineSiyam
TenNapulo
One hundredUsa ka gatos
One thousandUsa ka libo

Time and dates

Time and dates: English phrases and their Cebuano translations
EnglishCebuano
TodayKaron
TomorrowUgma
YesterdayKagahapon
NowKaron
LaterSa ulahi
What time is it?Unsa na orasa?
In the morningSa buntag
In the eveningSa gabii
MondayLunes
FridayBiyernes
Next weekSunod semana
One hourUsa ka oras

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: English phrases and their Cebuano translations
EnglishCebuano
Where is the bathroom?Asa ang banyo?
Where is the train station?Asa ang estasyon sa tren?
Where is the airport?Asa ang airport?
How do I get there?Unsaon nako pag-abot didto?
Turn leftBalik sa wala
Turn rightBalik sa tuo
Go straight aheadAdto dayon
It is nearKini duol na
It is farKini layo
I am lostNawala ko
I need a taxiKinahanglan ko og taxi
Where can I buy a ticket?Asa ko makapalit ug tiket?
How much is the ticket?Tagpila ang ticket?
Is it safe to walk?Luwas ba ang paglakaw?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: English phrases and their Cebuano translations
EnglishCebuano
I am hungryGigutom ko
I am thirstyGiuhaw ko
Water, pleaseTubig, palihog
A table for two, pleaseUsa ka lamesa alang sa duha, palihug
The menu, pleaseAng menu, palihog
What do you recommend?Unsay imong ikarekomendar?
I would like thisGanahan ko ani
It is deliciousKini lamian
The bill, pleaseAng bayronon, palihog
I do not eat meatDili ko mokaon og karne
I have a food allergyNaa koy allergy sa pagkaon
CoffeeKape
TeaTsa
BreadTinapay

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: English phrases and their Cebuano translations
EnglishCebuano
How much does this cost?Pila ang gasto niini?
It is too expensiveKini mahal kaayo
Do you accept credit cards?Gidawat ba nimo ang mga credit card?
I am just lookingNangita lang ko
I will take itKuhaon nako
OpenBukas
ClosedSirado
EntranceEntrance
ExitPaggawas
Where is the market?Asa ang merkado?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: English phrases and their Cebuano translations
EnglishCebuano
HelpTabang
Call a doctorTawag og doktor
Call the policeTawga ang pulis
I need helpNagkinahanglan ko og tabang
I am sickNagsakit ko
Where is the hospital?Asa ang ospital?
Where is the pharmacy?Asa ang botika?
It hurts hereSakit diri
I need a doctorNagkinahanglan ko og doktor
Is there a hospital nearby?Naa bay duol nga ospital?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: English phrases and their Cebuano translations
EnglishCebuano
Do you speak English?Makasulti ka ug English?
I do not understandWala ko kasabot
I understandNakasabot ko
Please speak slowlyPalihug sulti ug hinay
Please repeat thatPalihug balika kana
Please write it downPalihug isulat kini
What does this mean?Unsay buot ipasabot niini?
How do you say this?Giunsa nimo pagsulti kini?
I am learningNagkat-on ko
I speak a littleMusulti ko gamay
Can you help me?Makatabang ka nako?
I do not knowWala ko kabalo

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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.

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.

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