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Bisaya greetings & courtesy

Greetings are the fastest way to connect in Bisaya (Cebuano) — the language spoken across Cebu, Bohol, Davao and much of the Visayas and Mindanao. Below are the everyday hellos, thank-yous and courtesies, with their Cebuano spelling and pronunciation. Want to hear each one in a real native voice? That part is free in the app.

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👋 Greetings & Courtesy (Part 1) basic

9 words
EnglishBisaya (Cebuano)🔊
How are you?Kumusta Ka [koo-moos-tah kah]
Good MorningMaayong Buntag [mah-ah-yong boon-tug]
Good AfternoonMaayong Hapon [mah-ah-yong hah-pon]
Good NightMaayong Gabii [mah-ah-yong gah-bee-eeh]
Thank youSalamat [sah-lah-mat]
PleasePalihog [pah-lee-hog]
YesOo [oh-oh]
NoDili [dee-lee]
Yes PleaseOo Palihug [oh-oh pah-lee-hog]
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👋 Greetings & Courtesy (Part 2) basic

7 words
EnglishBisaya (Cebuano)🔊
No Thank YouDili salamat [dee-lee sah-lah-mat]
I wantGusto ko [goos-toh kooh]
Thank you very muchDaghang salamat [dug-hung sah-lah-mat]
You're welcomeWalay sapayan [wah-lye sah-pah-yahn]🔇
Excuse mePasayloa ko [pah-sigh-loh-ah kooh]
Where are you from?Taga asa ka? [tah-gah-ah-sah kah]
Very niceNindot kaayo [neen-dot kah-ah-yoh]
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