Cebuano English 1

Much can be learned by asking questions in Cebuano and then looking at their equivalent English phrases. As we all know, there is no substitute for learning a language other than using it. This list of the most common questions that are used every day in “real life” Cebuano will be useful for your introduction to the language.

A. Common question 1: “Where are you going?”

English – “Cebuano”

Where are you going? – “Asa ka man paingon”

I go to school – “Moadto ko sa eskwelahan”

I go to the market – “Moadto ko sa merkado

I go to church – “Moadto ko sa simbahan”

I’m going to Cebu – “Moadto ko sa Cebu”

I’m going home now – “Mopauli na ako”

B. Common question 2: “Have you eaten?”

English – “Cebuano”

Have you eaten? – “Nakakaon ka na ba?”

I haven’t eaten yet – “Wala pa ko nakakaon”

I’m done eating – “Human na ko ug kaon”

C. Common question 3: “How old are you?”

English – “Cebuano”

How old are you? – “Stack between ages?”

I am forty years old – “Kwarenta years ako”

I’m eighteen – “Disiotso ako”

Twenty – “Baynte”

D. Common Question 4: “Are you going?”

English – “Cebuano”

You’re going? – “Molakaw ka na ba?”

No, I’m not doing it yet – “Dili pako molakaw”

Yes, I’m leaving now – “Oo, Moadto nako”

I would like to, because I’m going somewhere else – “Unta, kay duna pa koy adtoon”

Practice these questions by first reciting them to yourself. After a while, try talking to a Cebuano speaker to get answers to questions and start a conversation with them. Remember that it is not that difficult to learn Cebuano once you really put your heart into it. With the proper introduction to the language and the best Cebuano material available, you will learn Cebuano quickly and easily.