Greetings & Politeness

Bisaya · Cebuano

Unsang pagtimbaya ang migawas nga katingad-an?

English

What greeting came out weird?

Pronunciation: OON-sahng pag-teem-BAH-yah ahng mee-GAH-wahs ngah kah-ting-AH-d-an
Word by word: unsang pagtimbaya = what greeting`nang = focus marker`nmigawas = came out`nnga katingad-an = weird / strange
Meaning and context: Used to ask about a greeting that came out weird, awkward, or different from what was expected. It fits casual conversations about greetings, social situations, embarrassment, and personal stories.

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Bisaya · Cebuano

Para nimo, bastos ba kini?

Greetings & Politeness

English

Would you consider it disrespectful?

Pronunciation: pah-RAH NEE-moh, BAHS-tohs bah kee-NEE (approximately)
Word by word: para nimo = for you or in your opinion
bastos = rude, impolite, or disrespectful
ba = question particle
kini = this or it
Meaning and context: A question used to ask whether someone considers an action, comment, or behavior disrespectful or contrary to good manners.

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Bisaya · Cebuano

Kumusta ka karon?

Everyday Conversation Greetings & Politeness

English

How are you doing today?

Pronunciation: koo-MOOS-tah kah kah-ROHN (approximately)
Word by word: kumusta = how are you or how is it going
ka = you
karon = today or now
Meaning and context: This is a friendly everyday question used to ask how someone is doing today or at the present moment. Kumusta ka is the general equivalent of how are you, while karon adds the time reference of today or now. It works when starting a conversation in person, by phone, or through messages. A simple answer is Maayo ra ko, meaning I am fine.

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Bisaya · Cebuano

Kumusta ka?

Everyday Conversation Greetings & Politeness

English

How are you doing?

Pronunciation: koo-MOOS-tah kah (approximately)
Word by word: kumusta = how are you or how are things
ka = you
Meaning and context: A common informal greeting used to ask how someone is doing or feeling in general.

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Bisaya · Cebuano

Kumusta ang imong adlaw?

Everyday Conversation Greetings & Politeness

English

How did your day treat you?

Pronunciation: koo-MOOS-tah ahng EE-mong AHD-lahw
Word by word: kumusta = how was or how did it go
ang = the
imong = your
adlaw = day
Meaning and context: This is a friendly everyday way to ask how someone experienced or felt about their day. It is similar to asking “How was your day?” or, more conversationally, “How did your day treat you?”

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Bisaya · Cebuano

Kanunay kong malipay nga makita ka

Family & Friendship Greetings & Politeness

English

I am always happy to see you

Pronunciation: kah-NOO-nai kohng mah-LEE-pie ngah mah-KEE-tah kah (approximately)
Word by word: kanunay = always
kong = I, linked form of ko
malipay = become happy or feel glad
nga = that or to
makita ka = see you or meet you
Meaning and context: This is a warm expression communicating happiness whenever you see a friend, family member, or loved one. It works as an affectionate greeting during regular meetings or after spending some time apart.

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Bisaya · Cebuano

Salamat sa imong pagpaminaw kanako

Family & Friendship Greetings & Politeness

English

Thank you for listening to me

Pronunciation: sah-LAH-maht sah EE-mohng pahg-pah-MEE-now kah-NAH-koh (approximately)
Word by word: salamat = thank you
sa imong = for your
pagpaminaw = act of listening
kanako = to me
Meaning and context: This is a sincere expression of gratitude for someone who listened to what you were feeling or needed to share. It can be addressed to a friend, family member, or anyone who offered a listening ear and emotional support.

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Bisaya · Cebuano

Salamat nga naa ka

Emotions Family & Friendship Greetings & Politeness

English

Thank you for being there

Pronunciation: sah-LAH-maht ngah NAH-ah kah (approximately)
Word by word: salamat = thank you
nga = that, grammatical linker
naa ka = you are present, here, or there for me
Meaning and context: This is a brief and sincere expression of gratitude for the presence of someone. It can thank them for their physical company as well as their emotional availability, support, and consistency within a family or friendship.

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Bisaya · Cebuano

Salamat sa pag-uban nako

Family & Friendship Greetings & Politeness

English

Thank you for being with me.

Pronunciation: sah-LAH-maht sah pahg-OO-bahn NAH-koh (approximately)
Word by word: salamat = thank you
sa pag-uban = for accompanying or being with
nako = me or with me
Meaning and context: This is a simple expression of gratitude for the presence and company of another person. It can be used after sharing an experience, during an important moment, or to recognize someone who has remained close.

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Bisaya · Cebuano

Salamat kaninyo sa pagsuporta kanako sa tanan

Family & Friendship Greetings & Politeness

English

Thank you all for supporting me in everything

Pronunciation: sah-LAH-maht kah-NEEN-yoh sah pahg-soo-POHR-tah kah-NAH-koh sah tah-NAHN (approximately)
Word by word: salamat kaninyo = thank you all; plural or respectful
sa = for
pagsuporta = supporting or giving support
kanako = me or to me
sa tanan = in everything
Meaning and context: This is a sincere expression of gratitude addressed to several people for the support they provide across different parts or moments of life. It suits family members or friends who have been present through both easy and difficult situations.

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Bisaya · Cebuano

Salamat kaayo sa tanan

Emotions Greetings & Politeness

English

Thank you for everything.

Pronunciation: sah-LAH-maht kah-AH-yoh sah tah-NAHN (approximately)
Word by word: salamat = thank you
kaayo = very much or deeply
sa tanan = for everything
Meaning and context: This is a warm and emphatic way to express gratitude for everything someone has done, given, or shared. It can be addressed to one person or several people and works in family, friendship, romantic, or formal settings.

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Bisaya · Cebuano

Salamat sa kanunay ninyong pag-uban kanako

Family & Friendship Greetings & Politeness

English

Thank you all for always being with me

Pronunciation: sah-LAH-maht sah kah-NOO-nigh NEEN-yohng pahg-OO-bahn kah-NAH-koh (approximately)
Word by word: salamat = thank you
sa = for
kanunay = always
ninyong = your; linked plural or respectful form
pag-uban = accompanying or being in company
kanako = with me
Meaning and context: This is a sincere expression of gratitude addressed to several people for their constant company and support. It suits family members or close friends. “Ninyong” preserves the plural sense of “you all”; “nimong” would be used for one person.

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