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Bisaya greetings & courtesy
Greetings are the fastest way to connect in Bisaya (Cebuano) — the language spoken across Cebu, Bohol, Davao and much of the Visayas and Mindanao. Below are the everyday hellos, thank-yous and courtesies, with their Cebuano spelling and pronunciation. Want to hear each one in a real native voice? That part is free in the app.
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👋 Greetings & Courtesy (Part 1) basic
9 words
| English | Bisaya (Cebuano) | 🔊 |
|---|---|---|
| How are you? | Kumusta Ka [koo-moos-tah kah] | |
| Good Morning | Maayong Buntag [mah-ah-yong boon-tug] | |
| Good Afternoon | Maayong Hapon [mah-ah-yong hah-pon] | |
| Good Night | Maayong Gabii [mah-ah-yong gah-bee-eeh] | |
| Thank you | Salamat [sah-lah-mat] | |
| Please | Palihog [pah-lee-hog] | |
| Yes | Oo [oh-oh] | |
| No | Dili [dee-lee] | |
| Yes Please | Oo Palihug [oh-oh pah-lee-hog] |
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👋 Greetings & Courtesy (Part 2) basic
7 words
| English | Bisaya (Cebuano) | 🔊 |
|---|---|---|
| No Thank You | Dili salamat [dee-lee sah-lah-mat] | |
| I want | Gusto ko [goos-toh kooh] | |
| Thank you very much | Daghang salamat [dug-hung sah-lah-mat] | |
| You're welcome | Walay sapayan [wah-lye sah-pah-yahn] | 🔇 |
| Excuse me | Pasayloa ko [pah-sigh-loh-ah kooh] | |
| Where are you from? | Taga asa ka? [tah-gah-ah-sah kah] | |
| Very nice | Nindot kaayo [neen-dot kah-ah-yoh] |
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