Speak Cebuano in

minutesEmmanuel ‘ANOL’ Mongaya

Columnist, Superbalita

Palihug

Please.

Salamat

Thank You

DaghangSalamat

Thank You Very Much.

Maayongadlaw

Good day.

Maayongbuntag

Good morning.

MaayongudtoGood noon.

MaayonghaponGood afternoon.

Maayonggabii

Good evening.

Kumusta?

How are you?

Maayo. Salamat.

Fine. Thank You.

Asa ang______?

Where is (name of place)?

Tagpila ni?

How much is this?

Manga-on ta.

Let’s eat.

Mamahawta.

Let’s have breakfast.

Maniudtota.

Let’s have lunch.

Manihaponta.

Let’s have supper.

Oo

Yes.

Dili

No

Mahimo

Can be

Di mahimo

Cannot be

Mahimongbuhaton

Can be done

Di mahimong

buhatonCannot be done

Palihug usbaimong gisulti

Please repeat what you said.

Nakasabotko.

I understand.

Nasabtan banimo?

Did you understand?

Wa komakasabot.

I did not understand.

Gamay

A little. Small.

Huwat

Wait

Tabang

Help

Babay

Goodbye

Way sapayan.

You’re welcome.

Maayongpag-abot

Welcome.

DayonWelcome (invite into

the house)