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Unsaon

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words

English

howinterrogative adverb / connector

Alternative meanings: how to do somethingnin what waynhow an action is donenwhat to do with something, depending on context
Pronunciation: oon-SAH-on
Root and affixes: Related to unsa, what, and verbal forms used to ask about manner or action.
Variants or conjugations: giunsa = how it was done / how did you do itnunsaon nako = how do I / what do I do withnkumusta = how are you / how is it going, for greetings or conditionnsa unsang paagi = in what way
Related words and expressions: unsa = whatnasa = wherenkanus-a = whennngano = whynpamaagi = way / method
Meaning and usage notes: “Unsaon” is used to ask how to do something or what to do with something. For “How are you?”, Cebuano uses “kumusta?”. For “How did you do it?”, “giunsa nimo?” may be used.

basic wordshowinterrogativemethodquestionway

Example 1

Unsaon ni nako?

How do I do this? / What should I do with this?

Example 2

Giunsa nimo pagbuhat?

How did you do it?

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Serbisyo

English

servicenoun

Alternative meanings: servicenassistancenprovided helpnwork or offering for othersnpublic or commercial service, depending on context
Pronunciation: ser-BIS-yoh
Root and affixes: Base form: serbisyo. It is a borrowed word commonly used in modern Cebuano.
Variants or conjugations: mga serbisyo = servicesnserbisyong = service before a nounnpagserbisyo = act of serving / providing servicenmoserbisyo = to serve / provide service
Related words and expressions: tabang = helpntrabaho = work / jobnnegosyo = businessnpubliko = publicnkustomer = customer
Meaning and usage notes: “Serbisyo” is used for commercial, public, community, or personal services. For “help” more generally, Cebuano can also use “tabang”.

assistancebasic wordscommunityhelpservicework

Example 1

Maayo ang serbisyo.

The service is good.

Example 2

Naghatag sila og serbisyo sa komunidad.

They provide service to the community.

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Dala

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to carry / to bringverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to carrynto bringnto takento transportnsomething carried, depending on context
Pronunciation: DAH-lah
Root and affixes: Root: dala.
Variants or conjugations: magdala = to carry / bringnnagdala = carried / brought / is carryingndad-on = to take/carry somethingndad-a = take it / bring itndala nako = I carry it / I bring it
Related words and expressions: carry/bringncarried/broughtntake somethingntake itnloadncarry by hand
Meaning and usage notes: “Dala” can mean to carry, bring, or take depending on direction and context. For physically carrying something, “bitbit” or “karga” may also be used in some cases.

basic wordsto bringto carryto taketransportverb

Example 1

Dala nako ang bag.

I carry the bag.

Example 2

Dad-a kini didto.

Take this there.

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Pamaagi

Basic Vocabulary Connectors & Function Words Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

way / methodnoun

Alternative meanings: waynmethodnway of doing somethingnprocedure or manner
Pronunciation: pah-mah-AH-gee
Root and affixes: Related to paagi, path, form, or way depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: paagi = way / form / pathnmga pamaagi = ways or methodsnpinaagi sa = by means of / throughnsa laing pamaagi = in another way
Related words and expressions: paagi = form / waynproseso = processnsistema = systemnlakang = stepnbuhat = to do
Meaning and usage notes: “Pamaagi” is used to explain the way or method of doing something. “Paagi” can be shorter and may also mean path, route, or means depending on context.

basic wordsformmannermethodprocedureway

Example 1

Unsaon kini nga pamaagi?

What is this method like?

Example 2

Adunay lain nga pamaagi.

There is another way.

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Katawhan

Basic Vocabulary People & Relationships

English

peoplecollective noun

Alternative meanings: peoplenthe peoplenhumanityna group of personsnthe masses or public, depending on context
Pronunciation: kah-TAW-hahn
Root and affixes: Root: tawo. The form katawhan uses ka- -han and expresses people, the public, or humanity as a collective.
Variants or conjugations: mga tawo = people / persons, everyday formntawo = personnkatawhan = people, humanity, or collective publicnpubliko = public, a loanword used in some contexts
Related words and expressions: tawo = personnmga tawo = peoplenlalaki = mannbabaye = womannkomunidad = community
Meaning and usage notes: For people in general or a collective, “katawhan” works well. In everyday conversation, “mga tawo” is very common for people/persons.

basic wordshumanitypeoplepersonspublic

Example 1

Daghan ang katawhan sa merkado.

There are many people at the market.

Example 2

Importante ang tingog sa katawhan.

The voice of the people is important.

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Kausaban

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

changenoun

Alternative meanings: changentransformationnalterationnmodificationnvariation in a situation or state
Pronunciation: kah-oo-SAH-bahn
Root and affixes: Related to usab, to change, repeat, or again depending on context.
Variants or conjugations: pagbag-o = change / renewal / modificationnusab = change / again, depending on contextnnausab = changed / was changednmga kausaban = changes
Related words and expressions: usab = change / againnbag-o = newnpagbag-o = change / renewalnlahi = differentnkalainan = difference
Meaning and usage notes: “Kausaban” is used for change as a result or transformation. For the act of changing or modifying, Cebuano may use “pagbag-o” or forms of “usab” depending on the sentence.

basic wordschangedifferencemodificationtransformationvariation

Example 1

Adunay kausaban sa plano.

There is a change in the plan.

Example 2

Dako ang kausaban.

The change is big.

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Impormasyon

Basic Vocabulary Technology & Information

English

informationnoun

Alternative meanings: informationndatancommunicated knowledgenmessage, detail, or content that is understood
Pronunciation: im-por-mah-SYON
Root and affixes: Base form: impormasyon. It is borrowed from Spanish informacion and is commonly used in Cebuano.
Variants or conjugations: impurmasiyun = spelling variantninfo = informal short formndatos = data, a loanword used in technical contextsnkasayuran = knowledge or information, depending on context
Related words and expressions: datos = datanmensahi = messagenbalita = newsnknowledge = knowledgenteknolohiya = technology
Meaning and usage notes: It is a Spanish loanword and is normally used for information, data, messages, or communicated content. In technology, it can appear with data, system, program, or record contexts.

datainformationknowledgemessagetechnology

Example 1

Kinahanglan nako ang impormasyon.

I need the information.

Example 2

Sakto ba ang impormasyon?

Is the information correct?

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Proseso

Basic Vocabulary Education & Learning Ideas & Abstract Concepts Technology & Information

English

processnoun

Alternative meanings: processnseries of stepsnmethodndevelopment or procedure for achieving something
Pronunciation: pro-SEH-soh
Root and affixes: Base form: proseso. It is a borrowed word commonly used in modern Cebuano.
Variants or conjugations: mga proseso = processesnprosesong = process before a nounnpagproseso = processing / act of processing
Related words and expressions: pamaagi = method / waynpaagi = way / mannernsistema = systemnlakang = stepnplano = plan
Meaning and usage notes: “Proseso” is used in education, technology, work, government, and daily life for steps or procedures. For “way/method”, Cebuano may also use “pamaagi” or “paagi”.

basic wordsmethodprocedureprocessstepssystem

Example 1

Lisod ang proseso.

The process is difficult.

Example 2

Sabta una ang proseso.

Understand the process first.

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Pananglitan

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts

English

example / for examplenoun / connector

Alternative meanings: exampleninstancensamplenfor examplena case that illustrates an idea
Pronunciation: pah-nahng-LEE-tahn
Root and affixes: Related root: sanglit. The form pananglitan is used for example, instance, or sample.
Variants or conjugations: pananglit = for example, variant or related formnehemplo = example, a loanword used in some contextsnmuwestra = samplenpananglitan nga sentensiya = example sentence
Related words and expressions: sanglit = since / becausenpananglit = for examplenehemplo = examplenmuwestra = samplenexplanation = explanation
Meaning and usage notes: Used as a noun for “example” and also as a connector for “for example”. It is a very common and natural Cebuano form.

basic wordsexamplefor exampleinstancesample

Example 1

Hatagi ko og pananglitan.

Give me an example.

Example 2

Pananglitan, pwede ta magsugod ugma.

For example, we can start tomorrow.

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Kaugalingon

Basic Vocabulary Ideas & Abstract Concepts People & Relationships

English

own / selfnoun / possessive adjective

Alternative meanings: ownnselfnof oneselfnpersonal identity or belonging, depending on context
Pronunciation: kah-oo-gah-LEE-ngon
Root and affixes: Related to ugalingon, oneself or own self.
Variants or conjugations: akong kaugalingon = my own / myselfnimong kaugalingon = your own / yourselfniyang kaugalingon = his/her own / himself/herselfnsa kaugalingon = own / personal
Related words and expressions: akoa = minenimoha = yoursniya = his/hersnpersonal = personal, borrowed formnangay = proper / suitable, depending on context
Meaning and usage notes: “Kaugalingon” covers “propio” in the sense of belonging to oneself or related to oneself. If “propio” means suitable, correct, or proper, another word like “angay” may fit depending on context.

basic wordsidentityownpersonalpossessiveself

Example 1

Akong kaugalingon nga balay.

My own house.

Example 2

Higugmaa ang imong kaugalingon.

Love yourself.

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Makaplag

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to findverb

Alternative meanings: to findnto discovernto come acrossnto locate something or someone
Pronunciation: mah-KAP-lahg
Root and affixes: Root: kaplag.
Variants or conjugations: nakaplag = found / discoverednmakaplag = to be able to find / to eventually findnkaplagon = will be foundnmakakita = to find/see, depending on a more conversational context
Related words and expressions: foundnwill be foundnto see/findnsearchnseenbe seen/found
Meaning and usage notes: “Makaplag” is more specific for finding or discovering. In conversation, “makakita” can also be used when finding is close to seeing or coming across something.

basic wordsdiscoverlocatesearchto findverb

Example 1

Nakaplag ko og kwarta.

I found money.

Example 2

Makaplag ra ka og paagi.

You will find a way.

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Daog

Actions & States Basic Vocabulary

English

to winverb / noun

Alternative meanings: to winnto defeatnto triumphnvictory or prize won, depending on context
Pronunciation: DAH-og
Root and affixes: Root: daog. It expresses winning, defeating, or prevailing in a competition, fight, game, or situation.
Variants or conjugations: modaog = will win / is going to winnnidaog = wonnnagdaog = is winning or wonndaugon = to win somethingnkadaogan = victory or triumphnmananaog = winner or victor
Related words and expressions: kadaogan = victorynmananaog = winnernpildi = losenkita = earn money or incomenkalampusan = success
Meaning and usage notes: Used for winning a competition, game, fight, election, or challenge. For “earn money”, the word can be “kita”; that is a different sense from daog.

defeattriumphverbvictorywin

Example 1

Modaog ta karon.

We will win today.

Example 2

Nidaog siya sa dula.

He/She won the game.

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