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Practical Bisaya expressions for daily conversations and common situations.
Do you often talk about your plans?
kah-NOO-nigh bah kah mahg-HEES-goht bah-HEEN sah EE-mohng mung-ah PLAH-noh
kanunay ba ka = do you often
maghisgot bahin sa = talk about
imong mga plano = your plans
Used to ask whether someone usually tells other people about their projects, goals, or intentions before carrying them out.
Is it hard for you to talk about your past?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah mahg-HEES-goht bah-HEEN sah EE-mohng nah-NGAH-gee
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you
nga maghisgot bahin sa = to talk about
imong nangagi = your past
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?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah koong een-teh-reh-SAH-doh ahng OO-bahn kah-NEE-moh
ganahan ba ka = do you like it
kung interesado ang uban = when other people are interested
kanimo = in you
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?
mah-sah-MOH-kahn bah kah koong SEE-geh kah NEE-lahng pah-ngoo-TAH-ohn
masamokan ba ka = does it annoy / bother you
kung sige ka nilang = when they keep
pangutan-on = asking you questions
Used to ask whether someone feels annoyed, pressured, or intruded upon when other people ask them many questions repeatedly.
Do you like asking questions?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah ngah mah-ngoo-TAH-nah
ganahan ba ka = do you like
nga mangutana = asking questions
Used to ask whether someone enjoys finding things out, keeping a conversation active, or getting to know others better by asking questions.
Do you feel like you talk too much?
nah-BAH-tee bah NEE-moh ngah SOH-brah rah kah-AH-yoh kah moh-SOOL-tee
nabati ba nimo = do you feel
nga sobra ra kaayo = that it is too much
ka mosulti = you talk / speaking
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.
Do you prefer listening to talking?
mahs gah-NAH-hahn bah kah ngah mah-MEE-now KAI-sah moh-SOOL-tee
mas ganahan ba ka = do you prefer / like more
nga maminaw = listening
kaysa mosulti = rather than talking
Used to ask whether someone usually feels more comfortable paying attention to what others say than speaking or leading the conversation.
Is it hard for you to start a conversation?
LEE-sohd bah PAH-rah NEE-moh ngah mahg-SOO-gohd ohg pah-nahg-ees-tohr-yah-HAH-nigh
lisod ba para nimo = is it hard for you
nga magsugod = to start / begin
og panag-istoryahanay = a conversation
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?
mahs hee-LOH-mohn bah kah sah mung-ah TAH-woh ngah wah-LAH NEE-moh kee-LAH-ee-lah
mas hilomon ba ka = are you quieter / more reserved
sa mga tawo = around people
nga wala nimo kaila = whom you do not know / strangers
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?
mah-OO-sahb bah kah-AH-yoh kah koong kohm-pohr-TAH-bleh nah kah
mausab ba kaayo ka = do you change a lot
kung komportable na ka = once you feel comfortable / gain confidence
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?
mah-oo-LAH-wohn bah kah sah see-noog-DAH-nahn
maulawon ba ka = are you shy
sa sinugdanan = at first / in the beginning
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?
kee-nah-HAHNG-lahn bah NEE-moh ohg pah-NAH-hohn OO-nah kah mah-HEE-mohng kohm-pohr-TAH-bleh
kinahanglan ba nimo = do you need
og panahon = time
una ka mahimong komportable = before becoming comfortable / opening up
Used to ask whether someone needs to spend some time talking or being around others before relaxing, gaining confidence, and acting naturally.