Appendix:Basic Cebuano phrases

Here are some common phrases in the Cebuano language (a Malayo-Polynesian language spoken in the Philippines):


 * English: Ingles
 * Cebuano: Sinugboanon
 * Visayan: Binisaya
 * good day: maayong adlaw
 * good-bye: paalam
 * How are you: kumusta (na ka)
 * Where?: asa?
 * This one?: mao kini?/mao kani?
 * thank you: salamat
 * Do you speak English?: makaistorya ka'g Ingles?
 * Do you speak Visayan?: makaistorya ka'g Binisaya?
 * yes: oo
 * no: dili
 * this: kini; kani
 * clock: relo; orasan
 * What time is it?: unsa nang oras?
 * It's twelve o'clock: alas dose na
 * Do you understand?: kasabut ka?
 * How much?: pila?
 * Can I use your phone?: Pwede ko makagamit sa imong telepono?
 * Can I pay with dollars?: Pwede ko makabayad ug dolyares?
 * Have a good trip!: maayong pag biyahe!
 * Return soon: balik puhon
 * Good luck: maayong swerte