Lisod ba para nimo nga magsugod og panag-istoryahanay?

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.