Phrasebook
Do you like coffee?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah ohg KAH-peh (approximately)
ganahan ba ka = do you like
og = object marker
kape = coffee
An everyday question used to ask whether someone enjoys drinking coffee. It can be used when talking about beverages, breakfast, habits, or inviting someone out for a drink.
What do you like to collect?
OON-sai gah-NAH-hahn NEE-mong koh-lehk-TAH-hon
unsay = what
ganahan nimo = you like
-ng = linker before the verb
kolektahon = to collect or gather
This is an everyday question used to learn about the collections or hobbies of another person. It may refer to coins, stamps, books, figures, records, souvenirs, or other objects they enjoy gathering.
What was the best part?
oon-SAH my pee-nah-kah-mah-AH-yoh
unsa = what
may = emphatic question particle
pinakamaayo = the best
An open question inviting someone to share the best part of an experience or their day.
Do you like the mountains?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah sah BOO-keed (approximately)
ganahan ba ka = do you like
sa = the indicated place
bukid = mountain, mountainous area, or countryside
A casual question used to ask whether someone enjoys visiting the mountains, walking through highland areas, or spending time in rural natural settings.
Are you tired?
gee-KAH-poy kah (approximately)
gi- = marks an experienced state or sensation
kapoy = tiredness or being tired
ka = you
This is a short everyday question used to ask whether another person feels tired. Depending on the situation and tone, it may refer to physical fatigue or mental exhaustion. Cebuano does not mark gender in ka, so the same phrase applies to anyone. A simple affirmative answer is Oo, gikapoy ko, meaning Yes, I am tired.
Did anything make you happy today?
nah-ah bye nah-kah-pah-LEE-pie NEE-moh kah-ROHN
naa ba = was there anything
y = sound linker
nakapalipay = made happy
nimo = you
karon = today
A caring question inviting someone to share a happy moment from their day.
Were you doing well today?
mah-AH-yoh rah bah kah kah-ROHNG ahd-LAH-wah (approximately)
maayo ra ba = were you doing well, in a gentle question
ka = you
karong adlawa = during today
A caring question used to ask whether someone was doing well physically or emotionally during the day.
Was it a good day or a bad day?
mah-AH-yoh bah oh BAH-tee ang EE-mong AHD-low
maayo = good
ba = question particle
o = or
bati = bad
ang imong adlaw = your day
A direct, informal question asking someone to evaluate how their day went.
What do you like to buy?
OON-sai gah-NAH-hahn NEE-mong pah-LEE-ton
unsay = what
ganahan nimo = you like
-ng = linker before the verb
paliton = to buy
This is an everyday question used to learn what kinds of products or items a person enjoys buying. It may refer to clothing, food, technology, books, gifts, household items, or other shopping preferences.
How was your morning?
koo-MOOS-tah mahn ahng EE-mohng BOON-tahg (approximately)
kumusta = how was or how did it go
man = particle that adds conversational emphasis
ang imong buntag = your morning
An everyday question used to ask specifically how the other person's morning went.
How was your day today?
koo-MOOS-tah ahng EE-mohng AHD-lahw kah-ROHN (approximately)
kumusta = how was or how is
ang = topic marker
imong = your
adlaw = day
karon = today or now
This is an everyday question used to ask how another person experienced the day. Because the Spanish phrase omits the subject, the Cebuano version includes imong adlaw, meaning your day, to make the intended meaning clear. It can be asked late in the afternoon or at night; if the day is still in progress, it may also mean How is your day going today? One possible answer is Maayo ra akong adlaw, meaning My day was fine.
Do you like the beach?
gah-NAH-hahn bah kah sah bye-BYE-ohn (approximately)
ganahan ba ka = do you like
sa = the indicated place
baybayon = beach, coast, or shore
A casual question used to ask whether someone enjoys visiting the beach, spending time by the sea, or doing coastal activities.