Cebuano English 2
Legal LawIn the previous article, Cebuano English 1, we learned how to ask questions in Cebuano and then look at their equivalent sentences in English. We will now continue learning with Cebuano with another set of questions that are common in everyday Cebuano conversations.
E. Common Question 5: Are you tired?
English – “Cebuano”
Are you tired? – “Gikapoy ka ba?”
I’m not tired yet – “Wala pa ko gikapoy”
Yes i’m tired now “Oo, gikapoy na ako”
I am 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 dont know – “Ambot lang”
He’s gone – “Gilakaw na”
G. Common question 7: “Do you know him?”
English – “Cebuano”
Do you know him? – “Kaila ka niya?”
Yes, I know him – “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 – “Basin sa sunod tuig”
I’m not sure – “Dili ko sigurado”
Not yet; No – “Dilipa; 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 – “Gusto ko magtuon na karon”
I want to study IMMEDIATELY! – “Gusto ko magtuon na karon dayon!”
Practice these questions along 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 proper introduction to the language and the best Cebuano material available, you will learn Cebuano quickly and easily.