Language/Cebuano/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Cebuano learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about animals in Cebuano. Understanding animal names in Cebuano will be useful in everyday conversations and exploring the fauna in Cebu.
If you want to improve your Cebuano vocabulary, you can also explore the Polyglot Club community. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! You can also check out the Vocabulary section on the website.
Farm Animals[edit | edit source]
Let's start with farm animals. These are common animals raised in farms such as cows, pigs, and chickens.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| baka | BAH-kah | cow |
| baboy | BAH-boy | pig |
| manok | MAH-nok | chicken |
| kanding | KAHN-ding | goat |
| karnero | kar-NEH-ro | sheep |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Naa kay baka? (Do you have a cow?)
- Person 2: Oo, naay tulo. (Yes, I have three.)
Sea Creatures[edit | edit source]
Cebu is an island province, and as such, seafood is a staple source of protein. Let's learn the names of some common seafood in Cebuano.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| isda | EES-dah | fish |
| tangigue | tan-gee-GEH | king mackerel |
| lapu-lapu | lah-poo LAH-poo | grouper |
| talakitok | ta-LAH-kee-tok | trevally |
| tulingan | too-LING-ahn | mackerel |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Gusto ka mokaon ug tangigue? (Do you want to eat king mackerel?)
- Person 2: Oo, lami kaayo ang tangigue. (Yes, king mackerel is very delicious.)
Wild Animals[edit | edit source]
Cebu is also home to various wildlife species. Let's learn the names of some wild animals in Cebuano.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| usa | oo-SAH | deer |
| baboy-damo | BAH-boy dah-MOH | wild pig |
| kalabaw | kah-lah-BAW | water buffalo |
| unggoy | oong-GOY | monkey |
| bayawak | bah-YAH-wak | monitor lizard |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Nakakita ka bayawak sa lasang? (Did you see a monitor lizard in the forest?)
- Person 2: Oo, daghan kaayong bayawak sa lasang. (Yes, there are many monitor lizards in the forest.)
Insects[edit | edit source]
Insects are also important in the ecosystem. Let's learn the names of some common insects in Cebuano.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| langgam | lahng-GAHM | ant |
| butiki | boo-TEE-kee | gecko |
| ipis | ee-PIS | cockroach |
| tutubi | too-TOO-bee | dragonfly |
| paruparo | pah-roo-PAH-ro | butterfly |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Naa kay langgam dre sa balay? (Do you have ants in your house?)
- Person 2: Wala man, pero daghan butiki. (No, but there are many geckos.)
I hope this lesson helped you improve your Cebuano vocabulary, and you learned some interesting facts about the fauna in Cebu! 🦁🐷🐟🦂🦋
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Count to 10
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- Clothes
- Feelings and Emotions
- Geography
- Colors
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Animal words in the Cebuano language game
- Cebuano Vocabulary: How To Say The Names of Animals in ...
- Cebuano language learning games for beginners