A 15-minute presentation that I will be delivering later today (January 21, 2015) before writers of Global Voices gathered at the Harolds Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines. http://summit2015.globalvoicesonline.org/2014/12/5-commonly-used-expressions-in-bisaya-the-language-of-cebu/

1. Speak
Cebuano in
minutes
Emmanuel ‘ANOL’ Mongaya
Columnist, Superbalita

2. Palihug
Please.

3. Salamat
Thank You

4. Daghang
Salamat
Thank You Very Much.

5. Maayong
adlaw
Good day.

6. Maayong
buntag
Good morning.

7. Maayong
udto
Good noon.

8. Maayong
hapon
Good afternoon.

9. Maayong
gabii
Good evening.

10. Kumusta?
How are you?

11. Maayo.
Salamat.
Fine. Thank You.

12. Asa ang
______?
Where is (name of
place)?

13. Tagpila ni?
How much is this?

14. Manga-on
ta.
Let’s eat.

15. Mamahaw
ta.
Let’s have breakfast.

16. Maniudto
ta.
Let’s have lunch.

17. Manihapon
ta.
Let’s have supper.

18. Oo
Yes.

19. Dili
No

20. Mahimo
Can be

21. Di
mahimo
Cannot be

22. Mahimong
buhaton
Can be done

23. Di
mahimong
buhaton
Cannot be done

24. Palihug usba
imong gisulti
Please repeat what
you said.

25. Nakasabot
ko.
I understand.

26. Nasabtan ba
nimo?
Did you understand?

27. Wa ko
makasabot.
I did not understand.

28. Gamay
A little. Small.

29. Huwat
Wait

30. Tabang
Help

31. Babay
Goodbye

32. Way
sapayan.
You’re welcome.

33. Maayong
pag-abot
Welcome.

34. Dayon
Welcome (invite into
the house)