Language/Cebuano/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Cebuano learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about feelings and emotions in Cebuano. Learning how to express your emotions in any language is essential to communicate your thoughts and feelings in a clear and effective way. Let's dive in and explore some useful vocabulary related to feelings and emotions. Don't hesitate to practice conversing with native speakers on Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Basic emotions[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic emotions that we often feel in our daily lives.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kalipay | kah-lee-pee | happiness |
| kaguol | kah-goo-ol | sadness |
| kasuko | kah-soo-koh | anger |
| kahadlok | kah-had-lok | fear |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Ngano sad kaayo ka karong adlawa? (Why are you so sad today?)
- Person 2: Naguba ang akoang cellphone. (My cellphone broke.)
Positive emotions[edit | edit source]
Next, let's take a look at some positive emotions.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kusog kaayo ang kalipay | koo-sog kah-ah-yoh ahng kah-lee-pee | extreme happiness |
| ibog | ee-bog | love |
| kamaayo | kah-mah-ah-yoh | goodness |
| kadasig | kah-dah-seeg | eagerness |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Unsay imong gibati sa imong uyab? (What do you feel towards your partner?)
- Person 2: Nindot kaayo akong gibati. Nalipay ko sa iyang kaayo ug kahibalo. (I feel great towards my partner. I'm happy with their kindness and intelligence.)
Negative emotions[edit | edit source]
Now, let's learn about some negative emotions.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kasuko | kah-soo-koh | anger |
| hinayag pagkaguol | hee-nah-yahg pahg-kah-goo-ol | mild depression |
| katin-awan | kah-tin-ah-wahn | embarrassment |
| kasubo | kah-soo-boh | regret |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Nganong nagkasuko man ka? (Why are you angry?)
- Person 2: Nabuang sila. (They acted stupidly.)
Complex emotions[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's explore some complex emotions that can be hard to describe.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| gigutom | gee-goo-tuhm | feeling hungry but also lacking appetite |
| kanunay'ng pangita | kah-noo-nahyng pahng-ee-tah | feeling homesick for a place that may not have been home |
| ug nangil-ad ang kinabuhi | oog nahn-gee-lahd ahng kee-nah-boo-hee | feeling drained or weary from life's hardships |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Unsa imong gibati karon? (What are you feeling now?)
- Person 2: Gigutom ako apan magkadili akong kaon. (I'm hungry but I don't feel like eating.)
Learning vocabulary words about feelings and emotions is an important step to improving your communication skills in Cebuano. Incorporate these words in your daily conversation to express yourself better. Use Polyglot Club to speak with native speakers and receive feedback. For more Cebuano vocabulary, visit our Vocabulary page. Daghang salamat!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- List of Feelings and Emotions in Cebuano: WhatIsCalled.com
- English to Cebuano Meaning of emotion - emosyon
- pagbati : Binisaya - Cebuano to English Dictionary and Thesaurus.
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