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The Foundation

Basic Cebuano Phrases

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Connect with Cebuano

From deep cultural traditions to warm local phrases, discover what makes this beautiful language an absolute joy to speak and share.

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Welcome to Cebu

Central Visayas, Region VII, Philippines

Turquoise water and a wooden pier on a Cebu shoreline

Welcome to Cebu

Central Visayas, Region VII, Philippines

Where Cebuano is Spoken

Cebuano is the main language spoken across the sunny islands of Cebu, the beautiful hills of Bohol, and vibrant cities all over Mindanao. It is your ultimate golden ticket to exploring the beautiful southern parts of the Philippines.
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Sinulog Festival in Cebu City

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Sinulog Festival in Cebu City

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The Culture and Traditions

The region loves colorful festivals, incredible music, and delicious food. People here are known for being exceptionally joyful and expressive, and they absolutely love sharing a good laugh with everyone they meet.
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Tagalog

Umuulan na! Bawal ang tricycle dito sa highway. Ano ang sasakyan mo?

Cebuano

Mosakay kog bus para di ko basa.

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Tagalog

Umuulan na! Bawal ang tricycle dito sa highway. Ano ang sasakyan mo?

Cebuano

Mosakay kog bus para di ko basa.

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Why is Cebuano Unique?

Cebuano sounds beautifully musical and is wonderfully direct. It is packed with amazing local jokes and lively expressions that make telling stories super fun and full of personality.
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Why Learn to Speak Cebuano?

Cebuano opens doors, sparks conversations, and connects you to a whole way of life.

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UNIT 1

Basic Cebuano Phrases

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Learn how 20 million Bisaya speakers greet, laugh, and show love — and why Cebuano is its own language, not a dialect of Filipino.

Mga Sukaranan nga Hugpong sa Pulong

👋Kumusta / KamustaHello / How are you?
🌅Maayong buntagGood morning
☀️Maayong haponGood afternoon
🌙Maayong gabiGood evening
🙏SalamatThank you
FAMILYWords that land at home
👋Kumusta / Kamustaku-MUS-ta / ka-MUS-taHello / How are you?
🌅Maayong buntagma-AY-ong bun-TAGGood morning
☀️Maayong haponma-AY-ong HA-ponGood afternoon

👵"Bitaw!"

For Family

Cebuano is the language of reunions, group chats, and every "sige, sabay tayo" thread you've ever been left out of. Learning it means you finally get the joke your uncle keeps making and you can actually talk to your lola.
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EnglishCebuano

English

Hello / How are you?

Cebuano

Kumusta / Kamusta

ku-MUS-ta / ka-MUS-ta

TRANSLATOREnglish → Cebuano

You say

Cebuano

Kumusta / Kamusta

ku-MUS-ta / ka-MUS-ta

Tap to hear how a local would say it

For Travel

Cebuano turns every trip into something more than sightseeing. Order street food without pointing at the menu, haggle a little at the market, and actually understand what the habal-habal driver just said.
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UNIT 1

Basic Cebuano Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

Learn how 20 million Bisaya speakers greet, laugh, and show love — and why Cebuano is its own language, not a dialect of Filipino.

Mga Sukaranan nga Hugpong sa Pulong

👋Kumusta / KamustaHello / How are you?
🌅Maayong buntagGood morning
☀️Maayong haponGood afternoon
🌙Maayong gabiGood evening
🙏SalamatThank you
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👋Kumusta / Kamustaku-MUS-ta / ka-MUS-taHello / How are you?
🌅Maayong buntagma-AY-ong bun-TAGGood morning
☀️Maayong haponma-AY-ong HA-ponGood afternoon
🌙Maayong gabima-AY-ong GA-biGood evening

🎌"Amping": The Cebuano Way of Caring

When Cebuanos say goodbye they often say "Amping" — roughly, "Take care of yourself." It reflects pagtagad: looking out for the people around you.

For Culture

Cebuano is where the best Bisaya songs, movies, memes, and one-liners actually live. Once you understand it, you laugh at a joke the second it lands.
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💬 PRACTICE

Gamitin ang iyong natutunang wika!

Nakahimamat ka ug bisita sa Cebu.

🧑‍💼 Bisita

Excuse me, how are you?

Tubaga sa Cebuano...

SCENARIONakahimamat ka ug bisita sa Cebu.
🧑‍💼 BisitaExcuse me, how are you?
YouMaayo ra ko, salamat! Kumusta ka?
WikaEnd with "Amping!" when you part ways — it means "take care" and lands as genuine care.

For Work

Cebuano opens doors in meetings, small talk, and everything in between. It's the language of some of the busiest, fastest-growing business hubs in the country, and speaking even a little of it shows clients and teammates you're actually paying attention.

How To Learn Cebuano

If you're starting from zero, Wika gets you going with the fundamentals first.

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UNIT 1

Basic Cebuano Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

Learn how 20 million Bisaya speakers greet, laugh, and show love — and why Cebuano is its own language, not a dialect of Filipino.

Mga Sukaranan nga Hugpong sa Pulong

👋Kumusta / KamustaHello / How are you?
🌅Maayong buntagGood morning
☀️Maayong haponGood afternoon
🌙Maayong gabiGood evening
🙏SalamatThank you
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👋Kumusta / Kamustaku-MUS-ta / ka-MUS-taHello / How are you?
🌅Maayong buntagma-AY-ong bun-TAGGood morning
☀️Maayong haponma-AY-ong HA-ponGood afternoon
🌙Maayong gabima-AY-ong GA-biGood evening
🙏Salamatsa-LA-matThank you

Greetings and Polite Words

Start with the basics you'll use in every single conversation, like hello, thank you, and the polite words locals notice right away.
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💬 PRACTICE

Gamitin ang iyong natutunang wika!

Nakahimamat ka ug bisita sa Cebu.

🧑‍💼 Bisita

Excuse me, how are you?

Tubaga sa Cebuano...

PRACTICESay it in your own words
Excuse me, how are you?

Tubaga sa Cebuano...

SUBMIT

💡 Halimbawang Sagot

Maayo ra ko, salamat! Kumusta ka?

Introducing Yourself

Learn to share your name, where you're from, and a little about yourself, so you can hold your own the moment someone asks.
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Unsa ang buot pasabot sa "Good morning?"

Pilia ang husto nga tubag!

AMaayong gabi
BMaayong buntag
CMaayong hapon
DMaayong adlaw
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Unsa ang buot pasabot sa "Good morning?"

AMaayong gabi
BMaayong buntag
CMaayong hapon
DMaayong adlaw
Lami kaayo! You're doing great!

Everyday Words You'll Use

Pick up the common words that show up everywhere — at home, at the market, and in daily conversation, so things start to click faster.
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Kumusta! Andam ka na ba mag-praktis ug Cebuano?Oo! Teach me one warm phrase.Try "Maayong buntag" for good morning — stress the AY.Maayong buntag!Bitaw! That was clean. 🎉
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Kumusta! Andam ka na ba mag-praktis ug Cebuano?Oo! Teach me one warm phrase.Try "Maayong buntag" for good morning — stress the AY.Maayong buntag!Bitaw! That was clean. 🎉

Basic Questions and Answers

Put it all together by learning to ask and answer simple questions in Cebuano — the kind that turn a one-word exchange into an actual conversation.
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UNIT 1

The Foundation

Basic Cebuano Phrases

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UNIT 1

Basic Cebuano Phrases

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Your Cebuano Learning Path

Wika builds one short lesson at a time — reviewer, quiz, practice, win — so Cebuano stops being a subject and starts being something you can actually use.
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Learn Cebuano as an Experience

Designed for Individual Learners, Tourists, and Cultural Enthusiasts.

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Personalized Dynamic Learning Loop

Say goodbye to generic lessons. Wika builds a path tailored completely to you, matching your personal goals whether you are traveling to the provinces or talking to family.

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Stage 1: Common Greetings & Salutations
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Stage 3: Street Food & Markets
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