Emotions

Is it hard for you to talk about your past?

Pronunciation

LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah mahg-HEES-goht bah-HEEN sah EE-mohng nah-NGAH-gee

Word by word

lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you
nga maghisgot bahin sa = to talk about
imong nangagi = your past

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone finds it difficult, uncomfortable, or painful to share experiences, relationships, or events from earlier periods of their life.

Do you like it when people show interest in you?

Pronunciation

gah-NAH-hahn bah kah koong een-teh-reh-SAH-doh ahng OO-bahn kah-NEE-moh

Word by word

ganahan ba ka = do you like it
kung interesado ang uban = when other people are interested
kanimo = in you

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone likes other people showing genuine curiosity about their life, interests, feelings, or experiences. It does not necessarily imply romantic interest.

Does it bother you when people ask you too many questions?

Pronunciation

mah-sah-MOH-kahn bah kah koong SEE-geh kah NEE-lahng pah-ngoo-TAH-ohn

Word by word

masamokan ba ka = does it annoy / bother you
kung sige ka nilang = when they keep
pangutan-on = asking you questions

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone feels annoyed, pressured, or intruded upon when other people ask them many questions repeatedly.

Do you feel like you talk too much?

Pronunciation

nah-BAH-tee bah NEE-moh ngah SOH-brah rah kah-AH-yoh kah moh-SOOL-tee

Word by word

nabati ba nimo = do you feel
nga sobra ra kaayo = that it is too much
ka mosulti = you talk / speaking

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone feels they talk more than necessary, take up too much space in a conversation, or leave too little time for others to participate.

Is it hard for you to start a conversation?

Pronunciation

LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah mahg-SOO-gohd ohg pah-nahg-ees-tohr-yah-HAH-nigh

Word by word

lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you
nga magsugod = to start / begin
og panag-istoryahanay = a conversation

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone finds it difficult to break the ice, find a topic, or take the first step in talking to another person.

Are you quieter around strangers?

Pronunciation

mahs hee-LOH-mohn bah kah sah mung-ah TAH-woh ngah wah-LAH NEE-moh kee-LAH-ee-lah

Word by word

mas hilomon ba ka = are you quieter / more reserved
sa mga tawo = around people
nga wala nimo kaila = whom you do not know / strangers

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone tends to speak less, observe more, or act reserved when around people they do not yet know. Bisaya does not mark gender here.

Do you change a lot once you feel comfortable?

Pronunciation

mah-OO-sahb bah kah-AH-yoh kah koong kohm-pohr-TAH-bleh nah kah

Word by word

mausab ba kaayo ka = do you change a lot
kung komportable na ka = once you feel comfortable / gain confidence

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone becomes more talkative, playful, spontaneous, or expressive after feeling comfortable and gaining confidence with another person.

Are you shy at first?

Pronunciation

mah-oo-LAH-wohn bah kah sah see-noog-DAH-nahn

Word by word

maulawon ba ka = are you shy
sa sinugdanan = at first / in the beginning

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone tends to feel shy, reserved, or quiet when meeting people or entering a new situation. Bisaya does not mark gender here.

Do you need time to feel comfortable?

Pronunciation

kee-nah-HAHNG-lahn bah NEE-moh ohg pah-NAH-hohn OO-nah kah mah-HEE-mohng kohm-pohr-TAH-bleh

Word by word

kinahanglan ba nimo = do you need
og panahon = time
una ka mahimong komportable = before becoming comfortable / opening up

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone needs to spend some time talking or being around others before relaxing, gaining confidence, and acting naturally.

Do you open up quickly?

Pronunciation

DAH-lee rah bah kah moh-OH-pen UHP

Word by word

dali ra ba ka = do you quickly / easily
mo-open up = open up emotionally

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone tends to share feelings, thoughts, or personal experiences soon after meeting or connecting with another person. “Mo-open up” is common in colloquial modern Bisaya.

Is feeling heard important to you?

Pronunciation

eem-pohr-TAHN-teh bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah moh-BAH-tee kahng gee-pah-MEE-now

Word by word

importante ba para nimo = is it important to you
nga mobati ka = to feel
nga gipaminaw = listened to / heard

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether someone values having others pay attention to what they say and try to understand their feelings or ideas. Bisaya does not mark gender in this sentence.

Does feeling ignored affect you?

Pronunciation

mah-ah-pek-TOO-hahn bah kah koong moh-BAH-tee kah ngah wah-LAH kah TAHG-dah

Word by word

maapektuhan ba ka = does it affect you
kung mobati ka = when you feel
nga wala ka tagda = that you are ignored / not given attention

Meaning and context

Used to ask whether feeling ignored, overlooked, or not taken into account has an emotional effect on someone. Bisaya does not require a gender marker in this sentence.