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How Hiligaynon and Cebuano compare

Shared writing system

Hiligaynon 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.

Related languages

Both Hiligaynon and Cebuano 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

Hiligaynon 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

Hiligaynon: Approximately 10 million people speak Hiligaynon as their first language. 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 Hiligaynon phrases in Cebuano

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

Greetings

Greetings: Hiligaynon phrases and their Cebuano translations
HiligaynonCebuano
HelloHello
Maayong agaMaayong buntag
Maayong haponMaayong hapon
Maayong gab-iMaayong gabii
Maayong gab-iMaayong gabii
PaalamGoodbye
Kitaay kita sa ulihiMagkita ta unya
Kitaay kita buwasMagkita ta ugma
MaabiabihonWelcome
Kamusta ka?Kumusta ka?
Maayo lang ako, salamatMaayo ra ko, salamat
Maayo nga adlawMaayong adlaw

Courtesy

Courtesy: Hiligaynon phrases and their Cebuano translations
HiligaynonCebuano
PalihogPalihug
SalamatSalamat
Madamo gid nga salamatSalamat kaayo
Gina abi-abi kaGiabiabi ka
HuoOo
IndiDili
Pasensya naPasayloa ko
Pasensya naPasayloa ko
Wala sing problemaWalay problema
SiempreSiyempre
PanginbulahanMga pahalipay
Maayo nga swerteGood luck

Introductions

Introductions: Hiligaynon phrases and their Cebuano translations
HiligaynonCebuano
Ano ang imo ngalan?Unsa imong ngalan?
Nalipay ako nga makilala kaNalipay ko nga nakigkita nimo
Taga diin ka?Asa ka gikan?
Pila na idad mo?Pilay edad nimo?
Isa ako ka estudyanteUsa ko ka estudyante
Yari ako sa bakasyonAnia ako sa bakasyon
Ari ako diri para sa trabahoAnia ko alang sa trabaho
Amo ini ang akon abyanKini ang akong higala

Numbers

Numbers: Hiligaynon phrases and their Cebuano translations
HiligaynonCebuano
IsaUsa
DuhaDuha
TatloTulo
ApatUpat
LimaLima
AnumUnom
PitoPito
WaloWalo
SiyamSiyam
NapuloNapulo
Isa ka gatosUsa ka gatos
Isa ka liboUsa ka libo

Time and dates

Time and dates: Hiligaynon phrases and their Cebuano translations
HiligaynonCebuano
Subong nga adlawKaron
BuwasUgma
KahaponKagahapon
KaronKaron
Sang ulihiSa ulahi
Ano oras subong?Unsa na orasa?
Sa agaSa buntag
Sa gab-iSa gabii
LunesLunes
BiyernesBiyernes
Sa masunod nga semanaSunod semana
Isa ka orasUsa ka oras

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Hiligaynon phrases and their Cebuano translations
HiligaynonCebuano
Diin ang banyo?Asa ang banyo?
Diin ang estasyon sang tren?Asa ang estasyon sa tren?
Diin ang airport?Asa ang airport?
Paano ako makakadto didto?Unsaon nako pag-abot didto?
Liko sa walaBalik sa wala
Liko sa tuoBalik sa tuo
Magdiretso sa unahanAdto dayon
Malapit na iniKini duol na
Malayo iniKini layo
Nadula akoNawala ko
Kinahanglan ko sang taxiKinahanglan ko og taxi
Diin ako makabakal sang tiket?Asa ko makapalit ug tiket?
Pila ang tiket?Tagpila ang ticket?
Luwas bala ang maglakat?Luwas ba ang paglakaw?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Hiligaynon phrases and their Cebuano translations
HiligaynonCebuano
Gutom akoGigutom ko
Ginauhaw akoGiuhaw ko
Tubig, palihogTubig, palihog
Isa ka lamesa para sa duha, palihogUsa ka lamesa alang sa duha, palihug
Ang menu, palihogAng menu, palihog
Ano ang imo ginarekomendar?Unsay imong ikarekomendar?
Gusto ko iniGanahan ko ani
Manamit gid iniKini lamian
Ang hagna, palihogAng bayronon, palihog
Wala ako nagakaon sang karneDili ko mokaon og karne
May alerdyi ako sa pagkaonNaa koy allergy sa pagkaon
KapeKape
TsaTsa
TinapayTinapay

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Hiligaynon phrases and their Cebuano translations
HiligaynonCebuano
Pila ang bili sini?Pila ang gasto niini?
Mahal gid iniKini mahal kaayo
Nagabaton ka bala sang mga credit card?Gidawat ba nimo ang mga credit card?
Nagapangita lang akoNangita lang ko
Kuhaon ko iniKuhaon nako
BuksiBukas
SiradoSirado
PagsulodEntrance
MagguwaPaggawas
Diin ang merkado?Asa ang merkado?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Hiligaynon phrases and their Cebuano translations
HiligaynonCebuano
BuligTabang
Magtawag sang doktorTawag og doktor
Tawga ang pulisTawga ang pulis
Kinahanglan ko buligNagkinahanglan ko og tabang
Nagamasakit akoNagsakit ko
Diin ang ospital?Asa ang ospital?
Diin ang botika?Asa ang botika?
Sakit diriSakit diri
Kinahanglan ko sang doktorNagkinahanglan ko og doktor
May ospital bala sa malapit?Naa bay duol nga ospital?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Hiligaynon phrases and their Cebuano translations
HiligaynonCebuano
Makahambal ka bala sang Ingles?Makasulti ka ug English?
Wala ako makahangopWala ko kasabot
Nahangpan koNakasabot ko
Palihog maghambal sing mahinayPalihug sulti ug hinay
Palihog sulita inaPalihug balika kana
Palihog isulat iniPalihug isulat kini
Ano ang buot silingon sini?Unsay buot ipasabot niini?
Paano mo ini ginahambal?Giunsa nimo pagsulti kini?
Nagatuon akoNagkat-on ko
Nagahambal ako sing diutayMusulti ko gamay
Mabuligan mo bala ako?Makatabang ka nako?
Wala ako kabaloWala ko kabalo

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

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.

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.

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