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How Malay and Cebuano compare

Shared writing system

Malay 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 Malay 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

Malay 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

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. 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 Malay phrases in Cebuano

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

Greetings

Greetings: Malay phrases and their Cebuano translations
MalayCebuano
HelloHello
Selamat pagiMaayong buntag
Selamat petangMaayong hapon
Selamat petangMaayong gabii
Selamat malamMaayong gabii
Selamat tinggalGoodbye
Jumpa lagi nantiMagkita ta unya
Jumpa esokMagkita ta ugma
Selamat datangWelcome
Apa khabarKumusta ka?
Saya sihat, terima kasihMaayo ra ko, salamat
Selamat hari rayaMaayong adlaw

Courtesy

Courtesy: Malay phrases and their Cebuano translations
MalayCebuano
TolonglahPalihug
Terima kasihSalamat
Terima kasih banyak-banyakSalamat kaayo
Anda dialu-alukanGiabiabi ka
YaOo
TidakDili
Maafkan sayaPasayloa ko
Saya minta maafPasayloa ko
Tiada masalahWalay problema
Sudah tentuSiyempre
TahniahMga pahalipay
Semoga berjayaGood luck

Introductions

Introductions: Malay phrases and their Cebuano translations
MalayCebuano
Siapa nama awakUnsa imong ngalan?
Selamat berkenalanNalipay ko nga nakigkita nimo
Awak dari mana?Asa ka gikan?
Berapa umur awak?Pilay edad nimo?
Saya seorang pelajarUsa ko ka estudyante
Saya di sini sedang bercutiAnia ako sa bakasyon
Saya di sini untuk kerjaAnia ko alang sa trabaho
Ini kawan sayaKini ang akong higala

Numbers

Numbers: Malay phrases and their Cebuano translations
MalayCebuano
SatuUsa
DuaDuha
TigaTulo
EmpatUpat
LimaLima
EnamUnom
TujuhPito
LapanWalo
SembilanSiyam
SepuluhNapulo
SeratusUsa ka gatos
SeribuUsa ka libo

Time and dates

Time and dates: Malay phrases and their Cebuano translations
MalayCebuano
Hari iniKaron
EsokUgma
SemalamKagahapon
SekarangKaron
NantiSa ulahi
Pukul berapa sekarang?Unsa na orasa?
Pada waktu pagiSa buntag
Pada waktu petangSa gabii
IsninLunes
JumaatBiyernes
Minggu depanSunod semana
Satu jamUsa ka oras

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Malay phrases and their Cebuano translations
MalayCebuano
Di mana bilik air?Asa ang banyo?
Di manakah stesen kereta api?Asa ang estasyon sa tren?
Di manakah lapangan terbang?Asa ang airport?
Bagaimana saya boleh ke sana?Unsaon nako pag-abot didto?
Belok kiriBalik sa wala
Belok kananBalik sa tuo
Terus ke hadapanAdto dayon
Ia dekatKini duol na
Ia jauhKini layo
Saya sesatNawala ko
Saya perlukan teksiKinahanglan ko og taxi
Di mana saya boleh membeli tiket?Asa ko makapalit ug tiket?
Berapa harga tiket?Tagpila ang ticket?
Adakah selamat untuk berjalan?Luwas ba ang paglakaw?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Malay phrases and their Cebuano translations
MalayCebuano
Saya laparGigutom ko
Saya dahagaGiuhaw ko
Air, tolongTubig, palihog
Tolong satu meja untuk dua orangUsa ka lamesa alang sa duha, palihug
Tolong menunyaAng menu, palihog
Apa yang anda cadangkan?Unsay imong ikarekomendar?
Saya ingin iniGanahan ko ani
Memang sedapKini lamian
Bil, tolongAng bayronon, palihog
Saya tidak makan dagingDili ko mokaon og karne
Saya mempunyai alahan makananNaa koy allergy sa pagkaon
KopiKape
TehTsa
RotiTinapay

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Malay phrases and their Cebuano translations
MalayCebuano
Berapa kos ini?Pila ang gasto niini?
Ia terlalu mahalKini mahal kaayo
Adakah anda menerima kad kredit?Gidawat ba nimo ang mga credit card?
Saya hanya melihatNangita lang ko
Saya akan mengambilnyaKuhaon nako
BukaBukas
TertutupSirado
Pintu masukEntrance
KeluarPaggawas
Di manakah pasaran?Asa ang merkado?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Malay phrases and their Cebuano translations
MalayCebuano
TolongTabang
Panggil doktorTawag og doktor
Hubungi polisTawga ang pulis
Saya perlukan bantuanNagkinahanglan ko og tabang
Saya sakitNagsakit ko
Di mana hospital?Asa ang ospital?
Di mana farmasi?Asa ang botika?
Sakit di siniSakit diri
Saya perlukan doktorNagkinahanglan ko og doktor
Adakah terdapat hospital berdekatan?Naa bay duol nga ospital?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Malay phrases and their Cebuano translations
MalayCebuano
Adakah anda bercakap bahasa Inggeris?Makasulti ka ug English?
Saya tak fahamWala ko kasabot
Saya fahamNakasabot ko
Tolong cakap perlahan-lahanPalihug sulti ug hinay
Tolong ulangi ituPalihug balika kana
Sila tuliskannyaPalihug isulat kini
Apakah maksud ini?Unsay buot ipasabot niini?
Bagaimana anda mengatakan ini?Giunsa nimo pagsulti kini?
Saya sedang belajarNagkat-on ko
Saya bercakap sedikitMusulti ko gamay
Boleh awak tolong saya?Makatabang ka nako?
Saya tidak tahuWala 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

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 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.

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