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Hi Cebuano learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Cebuano words related to geography.
Places
Cities
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Lungsod | /lung-sod/ | City |
| Syudad | /syu-dad/ | City |
| Bayan | /ba-yan/ | Town |
| Poblacion | /po-bla-syon/ | Town |
Cities and towns are places where people live and work. In Cebuano, the words for city and town are "Lungsod" and "Syudad" for city, and "Bayan" and "Poblacion" for town.
Landmarks
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Bundok | /bun-dok/ | Mountain |
| Lawa | /la-wa/ | Lake |
| Dagat | /da-gat/ | Sea |
| Ilog | /i-log/ | River |
Landmarks are natural features of the landscape. In Cebuano, the words for mountain, lake, sea, and river are "Bundok", "Lawa", "Dagat", and "Ilog" respectively.
Directions
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Norte | /nor-te/ | North |
| Sur | /sur/ | South |
| Silangan | /si-lan-gan/ | East |
| Kanan | /ka-nan/ | West |
Directions are used to describe the location of a place. In Cebuano, the words for north, south, east, and west are "Norte", "Sur", "Silangan", and "Kanan" respectively.
Example Sentences
- Ang lungsod sa norte ay mas malaki kaysa sa bayan sa silangan. (The city in the north is bigger than the town in the east.)
- Ang dagat sa sur ay mas malawak kaysa sa lawa sa kanluran. (The sea in the south is wider than the lake in the west.)
- Ang bundok sa silangan ay mas mataas kaysa sa ilog sa norte. (The mountain in the east is higher than the river in the north.)
- Ang bayan sa kanluran ay mas maliit kaysa sa syudad sa norte. (The town in the west is smaller than the city in the north.)
- Ang ilog sa sur ay mas mahaba kaysa sa dagat sa kanluran. (The river in the south is longer than the sea in the west.)
Quiz
Q1: What is the Cebuano word for "mountain"? A1: The Cebuano word for "mountain" is "Bundok".
Q2: What is the Cebuano word for "south"? A2: The Cebuano word for "south" is "Sur".
Q3: What is the Cebuano word for "city"? A3: The Cebuano word for "city" is "Lungsod" or "Syudad".
Q4: What is the Cebuano word for "west"? A4: The Cebuano word for "west" is "Kanan".
Q5: What is the Cebuano word for "river"? A5: The Cebuano word for "river" is "Ilog".
Practice
To improve your Cebuano Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned some of the most important Cebuano words related to geography. We have learned the words for cities and towns, landmarks, and directions. We have also seen some example sentences and done a quiz to test our understanding.
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Related Lessons
- Fruits
- How to say Good Bye?
- Survival phrases
- Family
- Health
- Education
- Clothes
- Days of the Week
- How to Say Hello and Greetings