Appendix:Basic Cebuano phrases

Here are some common phrases in the Cebuano language (a Malayo-Polynesian language spoken in the Philippines):

• English: Ingles
• Cebuano: Sinugboanon
• Visayan: Binisaya
• good day: maayong adlaw
• good-bye: paalam
• How are you: kumusta (na ka)
• Where?: asa?
• This one?: mao kini?/mao kani?
• thank you: salamat
• Do you speak English?: makaistorya ka'g Ingles?
• Do you speak Visayan?: makaistorya ka'g Binisaya?
• yes: oo
• no: dili
• this: kini; kani
• clock: relo; orasan
• What time is it?: unsa nang oras?
• It's twelve o'clock: alas dose na
• Do you understand?: kasabut ka?
• How much?: pila?
• Can I use your phone?: Pwede ko makagamit sa imong telepono?
• Can I pay with dollars?: Pwede ko makabayad ug dolyares?
• Have a good trip!: maayong pag biyahe!
• Return soon: balik puhon
• Good luck: maayong swerte