Cebuano English 2
In the previous article, Cebuano English 1, we learned how to ask questions in Cebuano and then look at their equivalent English sentences. Now we will continue learning with Cebuano with another set of questions that are common in everyday conversations in Cebuano.
E. Common Question 5: Are you tired?
English – “cebuano”
Are you tired? – “Gikapoy kaba?”
I’m not tired yet “Wala pa ko gikapoy”
Yes, I’m tired now – “Oo, gikapoy na ako”
I’m almost tired “Hapit Nako Kapuya”
I do not get tired – “Dili man ko gakapuyon”
F. Common Question 6: “Where is your friend?”
English – “cebuano”
Where is your friend? – “Asa imong higala?”
He is in his room “Naa sa iyang kwarto”
In his class – “Tua sa iyang klase”
He is not here – “Wala Dinhi”
I don’t know – “Ambot lang”
He’s gone – Gilakawna
G. Common question 7: “Do you know him?”
English – “cebuano”
Do you know him? – “Kaila ka niya?”
Yes, I know – “Wala ko makaila niya”
Forget your name – “Nalimtan ko ang iyang ngalan”
H. Common Question 8: “Are you coming to the Philippines?”
English – “cebuano”
Maybe next year – “Cuenca sa sunod tuig”
I’m not sure – “Dili ko sure”
Not yet; No- “Dilip, dili”
I. Common Question 9: “When will you study Cebuano?”
English – “cebuano”
When will you study Cebuano? – “Kanus-a ka magtuon ug Cebuano?”
I will study next month. “Sa sunod bulan ko magtuon”
I want to study now “Taste ko magtuon na karon”
I want to study NOW! – “Gusto ko magtuon na karon dayon!”
Practice these questions together with the questions from the first lesson. Remember that it is not that difficult to learn Cebuano once you really put your heart into it. With the right introduction to the language and the best Cebuano material available, you’ll learn Cebuano quickly and easily.