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Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Yes/No Questions''' in Cebuano! Understanding how to ask yes/no questions is a fundamental skill for anyone looking to communicate effectively in a new language. In Cebuano, the way we form questions is quite straightforward, yet it opens up a world of conversation. This lesson will equip you with the tools to engage in basic dialogues, enhancing your ability to connect with Cebuano speakers.
In this lesson, we will focus on the following key areas:
=== Importance of Yes/No Questions ===
Yes/No questions are crucial in any language as they allow you to seek confirmation or clarification. In Cebuano, these questions often use the particle '''"ba"''' to indicate that a question is being asked. This simple addition can change a statement into an inquiry, making it an essential component of your language toolkit.
=== Lesson Structure ===
* Overview of Yes/No Questions
* The role of '''"ba"''' in forming questions
* Examples of Yes/No questions
* Practice exercises to reinforce learning
Now, let's dive in!
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=== Overview of Yes/No Questions ===
A Yes/No question is a type of question that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no." In Cebuano, the structure is usually straightforward: it involves a subject and a verb, with '''"ba"''' added to indicate the question.
=== The Role of "ba" in Forming Questions ===
The particle '''"ba"''' is used in Cebuano to transform statements into questions. It is typically placed after the verb or the subject of the sentence.
To illustrate, consider this example:
* '''Statement:''' ''Naa siya sa balay.'' (He/She is at home.)
* '''Yes/No Question:''' ''Naa ba siya sa balay?'' (Is he/she at home?)
By adding '''"ba,"''' we have turned a statement into a question.
=== Examples of Yes/No Questions ===
Below are 20 examples to help you understand the structure and use of Yes/No questions in Cebuano.
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| Naa ba ang libro sa lamesa? || Na-a ba ang lee-bro sa la-me-sa? || Is the book on the table?


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== Formation of Yes/No Questions in Cebuano using "ba" ==
| Taga-asa ka? || Ta-ga-a-sa ka? || Are you from here?


As a Cebuano language teacher for 20 years, I believe that in learning any language, it is important to be able to ask simple questions to start a conversation. In this lesson, we will focus on forming yes/no questions in Cebuano using the word "ba" and practice answering these questions.
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In Cebuano, unlike English, we do not change the word order to form a question. To make a yes/no question, we simply add the word "ba" at the end of a declarative sentence. The intonation should also rise towards the end of the sentence to indicate a question. Let's look at some examples:
| Magkaon ba ka? || Mag-ka-on ba ka? || Are you going to eat?


* Cebuano: Ikaw si Maria. (You are Maria.)
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  | Pronunciation: Ee-kaw see Mah-ree-ya.
  | English: You are Maria.
  | Yes/No Question: Ikaw si Maria ba? (Are you Maria?)


* Cebuano: Nagtrabaho si Juan kagahapon. (Juan worked yesterday.)
| Mata na ba siya? || Ma-ta na ba siya? || Is he/she awake?
  | Pronunciation: Nag-tra-ba-ho see Hoo-an kag-a-ha-pon.
  | English: Juan worked yesterday.
  | Yes/No Question: Nagtrabaho si Juan kagahapon ba? (Did Juan work yesterday?)


* Cebuano: Nindot ang panahon karon. (The weather is nice today.)
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  | Pronunciation: Nindot ang pa-na-hon ka-ron.
  | English: The weather is nice today.
  | Yes/No Question: Nindot ba ang panahon karon? (Is the weather nice today?)


As you can see from the examples, forming yes/no questions in Cebuano is simple. However, it is important to use the correct intonation to indicate that you are asking a question.
| Gusto ba nimo? || Gus-to ba ni-mo? || Do you want it?


It is also important to note that in Cebuano, the word "ba" is not equivalent to the English word "or". It is used only to indicate a question, and not to present options or choices.
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Let's practice forming yes/no questions using "ba" with the following exercises.
| Moadto ba kita? || Mo-ad-to ba ki-ta? || Are we going?


== Exercise 1 ==
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Form a yes/no question using "ba" for the following statements:


* 1. Nagkaon siya sa Jollibee. (He ate at Jollibee.)
| Dako ba ang balay? || Da-ko ba ang ba-lay? || Is the house big?
  | Answer: Nagkaon siya sa Jollibee ba? (Did he eat at Jollibee?)


* 2. Daku ang bahandi sa Pilipinas. (The Philippines has a lot of wealth.)
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  | Answer: Daku ba ang bahandi sa Pilipinas? (Does the Philippines have a lot of wealth?)


* 3. Sige'g ulan kagahapon. (It rained a lot yesterday.)
| Naa ba kay kwarta? || Na-a ba kay kwar-ta? || Do you have money?
  | Answer: Sige'g ulan kagahapon ba? (Did it rain a lot yesterday?)


* 4. Mopalit kami'g mga prutas sa merkado. (We will buy some fruits at the market.)
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  | Answer: Mopalit kami'g mga prutas sa merkado ba? (Will we buy some fruits at the market?)


== Exercise 2 ==
| Nindot ba ang panahon? || Nin-dot ba ang pa-nahon? || Is the weather nice?
Answer the following questions with "oo" (yes) or "dili" (no):


* 1. Nag-inom ka ba sa fiesta kagahapon? (Did you drink at the fiesta yesterday?)
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  | Answer: Dili.


* 2. Nagpalit ka ba'g bag-ong sapatos niadtong adlawa? (Did you buy new shoes that day?)
| Sakto ba ang imong gisulti? || Sak-to ba ang imong gi-sul-ti? || Is what you said correct?
  | Answer: Oo.


* 3. Nagdala ka ba'g payong kagahapon tungod kay murag umuulan? (Did you bring an umbrella yesterday because it looked like it might rain?)
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  | Answer: Dili.


* 4. Naligo ba siya sa dagat niadtong kaadlawan? (Did he swim in the sea that day?)
| Nakatulog ba siya? || Na-ka-tulog ba siya? || Did he/she sleep?
  | Answer: Oo.


* 5. Gipadala ba nimo ang sulat sa imong amigo? (Did you send the letter to your friend?)
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  | Answer: Oo.


== Exercise 3 ==
| Mag-uli ba ka? || Mag-u-li ba ka? || Are you going home?
Select the appropriate yes/no question for the following situations:


* 1. You see your friend carrying a heavy box.
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  | a. Nagdala ka'g gamay nga bag? (Did you bring a small bag?)
  | b. Need ba nimo'g tabang? (Do you need help?)


* 2. You are at a restaurant and you want to know if the dish is spicy.
| Maayo ba ang serbisyo? || Ma-a-yo ba ang ser-bi-syo? || Is the service good?
  | a. Maayo ba'g lasa? (Does it taste good?)
  | b. Samot ba ka'yo ang sili ani? (Is this dish very spicy?)


* 3. You are planning a trip to Cebu and you want to know if it is safe.
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  | a. Naay dagkong mall diri sa Cebu? (Is there a big mall in Cebu?)
  | b. Seguro ba nga luwas ang Cebu? (Is it safe to travel to Cebu?)


* 4. Your friend is wearing a new dress.
| Nagtuon ba siya? || Nag-tu-on ba siya? || Is he/she studying?
  | a. Paliton ba nimo ang dress sa imong amiga? (Would you buy the dress for your friend?)
  | b. Bag-o ba nimo na-palit ang dress? (Is that a new dress you bought?)


In this lesson, you have learned how to form yes/no questions in Cebuano using "ba" and practice answering these questions. This is an essential part of language learning, as it is a basic skill that allows you to start conversations and ask for information. In the next lesson, we will learn how to form wh-questions in Cebuano, such as who, what, where, when, why, and how. Keep up the good work!
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| Kinsa ba ang maestro? || Kin-sa ba ang mai-stro? || Who is the teacher?
 
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| Magsugod ba ta? || Mag-su-god ba ta? || Shall we start?
 
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| Nakaabot ba siya? || Na-ka-abot ba siya? || Did he/she arrive?
 
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| Dili ba siya busy? || Di-li ba siya bu-sy? || Is he/she not busy?
 
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| Magpuyo ba kamo diri? || Mag-pu-yo ba ka-mo di-ri? || Are you all living here?
 
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| Sayo ba ang klase? || Sa-yo ba ang kla-se? || Is the class early?
 
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| Kailangan ba nato ni? || Kai-la-ngan ba na-to ni? || Do we need this?
 
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=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that we've explored the formation of Yes/No questions, it's your turn to practice! Below are 10 exercises designed to reinforce what you've learned.
 
1. '''Transform the following statements into Yes/No questions:'''
 
* ''Nagsakay siya sa bus.'' (He/She took the bus.)
 
* ''Nindot ang akong bag.'' (My bag is nice.)
 
* ''Tulog siya.'' (He/She is sleeping.)
 
* ''Magtan-aw ka sa sine.'' (You will watch a movie.)
 
* ''Dili siya magpuyo dinhi.'' (He/She does not live here.)
 
2. '''Answer the following Yes/No questions in Cebuano:'''
 
* ''Naa ba ang imong cellphone?'' (Is your cellphone there?)
 
* ''Makahimo ba ka?'' (Can you do it?)
 
* ''Nakaon ka na?'' (Have you eaten?)
 
* ''Mahimo ba nato ni?'' (Can we do this?)
 
* ''Gusto ba nimo magpahuway?'' (Do you want to rest?)
 
3. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "ba":'''
 
* Naa ____ ang tubig? (Is there water?)
 
* Gusto ____ ka moadto? (Do you want to go?)
 
* Dako ____ ang problema? (Is the problem big?)
 
* Taga-asa ____ siya? (Where is he/she from?)
 
* Sakto ____ ang imong tubag? (Is your answer correct?)
 
4. '''Create your own Yes/No questions using the following verbs:'''
 
* (magsugod)
 
* (makaon)
 
* (gusto)
 
* (magtan-aw)
 
* (magtan-aw)
 
5. '''Rephrase the following questions to be more polite:'''
 
* Naa ba kay kwarta? (Do you have money?)
 
* Gusto ba ka? (Do you want it?)
 
* Dako ba ang imong balay? (Is your house big?)
 
* Magsugod ba ta? (Shall we start?)
 
* Nagtuon ba siya? (Is he/she studying?)
 
6. '''Translate the following Yes/No questions to English:'''
 
* Naa ba ang akong libro sa imong bag?
 
* Taga-asa ka?
 
* Mag-uli ba ka?
 
* Maayo ba ang panahon?
 
* Nakatulog ba siya?
 
7. '''Identify the Yes/No questions in the following dialogue:'''
 
* A: Naa ba ang imong kapatid?
 
* B: Oo, naa siya. Gusto ba nimo makita siya?
 
* A: Oo, gusto ko. Nakatulog ba siya?
 
* B: Wala pa, nagtuon siya.
 
8. '''Change the following statements into questions:'''
 
* Ang bata nagdula sa gawas. (The child is playing outside.)
 
* Ang mga estudyante nagtuon. (The students are studying.)
 
* Ang pelikula nindot. (The movie is good.)
 
* Ang kwarto limpyo. (The room is clean.)
 
* Ang adlaw nindot. (The day is nice.)
 
9. '''Practice responding to the following questions in Cebuano:'''
 
* Naa ba ka sa Cebu?
 
* Dili ba ka kapuyon?
 
* Nakatulog ba ka?
 
* Magpuyo ba ka sa Cebu?
 
* Gusto ba nimo ang pagkaon?
 
10. '''Write a short dialogue using at least five Yes/No questions.'''
 
=== Detailed Solutions and Explanations ===
 
Here are the solutions to the practice exercises to help you understand better:
 
1.
 
* Nagsakay ba siya sa bus?
 
* Nindot ba ang akong bag?
 
* Tulog ba siya?
 
* Magsugod ba ka sa sine?
 
* Dili ba siya magpuyo dinhi?
 
2.
 
* Oo, naa ang akong cellphone.
 
* Oo, makahimo ko.
 
* Oo, nakaon na ko.
 
* Oo, mahimo nato ni.
 
* Oo, gusto ko magpahuway.
 
3.
 
* Naa ba ang tubig?
 
* Gusto ba ka moadto?
 
* Dako ba ang problema?
 
* Taga-asa ba siya?
 
* Sakto ba ang imong tubag?
 
4. Example questions:
 
* Magsugod ba kita?
 
* Makaon ba ka?
 
* Gusto ba siya?
 
* Magtan-aw ba ka?
 
* Magsugod ba kita?
 
5.
 
* Naa ba kamo'y kwarta?
 
* Gusto ba kaayo nimo?
 
* Dako ba ang imong balay?
 
* Magsugod ba kita?
 
* Nagtuon ba siya?
 
6.
 
* Is my book in your bag?
 
* Where are you from?
 
* Are you going home?
 
* Is the weather nice?
 
* Did he/she sleep?
 
7. Yes/No questions identified:
 
* Naa ba ang imong kapatid?
 
* Gusto ba nimo makita siya?
 
* Nakatulog ba siya?
 
8.
 
* Ang bata nagdula sa gawas?
 
* Ang mga estudyante nagtuon?
 
* Ang pelikula nindot?
 
* Ang kwarto limpyo?
 
* Ang adlaw nindot?
 
9.
 
* Oo, naa ko sa Cebu.
 
* Dili, dili ko kapuyon.
 
* Oo, nakatulog ko.
 
* Oo, magpuyo ko sa Cebu.
 
* Oo, ganahan ko sa pagkaon.
 
10. Example Dialogue:
 
* A: Naa ba ka sa Cebu?
 
* B: Oo, naa ko.
 
* A: Nindot ba ang pagkaon dinhi?
 
* B: Oo, nindot kaayo.
 
* A: Taga-asa ka?
 
* B: Taga-Mandaue ko.
 
* A: Magpuyo ba ka dinhi?
 
* B: Oo, magpuyo ko dinhi.
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson! You now have a solid understanding of how to form Yes/No questions in Cebuano using the particle '''"ba."''' Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to engage in conversations with confidence!


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Cebuano → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Yes/No Questions

Welcome to this exciting lesson on Yes/No Questions in Cebuano! Understanding how to ask yes/no questions is a fundamental skill for anyone looking to communicate effectively in a new language. In Cebuano, the way we form questions is quite straightforward, yet it opens up a world of conversation. This lesson will equip you with the tools to engage in basic dialogues, enhancing your ability to connect with Cebuano speakers.

In this lesson, we will focus on the following key areas:

Importance of Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

Yes/No questions are crucial in any language as they allow you to seek confirmation or clarification. In Cebuano, these questions often use the particle "ba" to indicate that a question is being asked. This simple addition can change a statement into an inquiry, making it an essential component of your language toolkit.

Lesson Structure[edit | edit source]

  • Overview of Yes/No Questions
  • The role of "ba" in forming questions
  • Examples of Yes/No questions
  • Practice exercises to reinforce learning

Now, let's dive in!

Overview of Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

A Yes/No question is a type of question that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no." In Cebuano, the structure is usually straightforward: it involves a subject and a verb, with "ba" added to indicate the question.

The Role of "ba" in Forming Questions[edit | edit source]

The particle "ba" is used in Cebuano to transform statements into questions. It is typically placed after the verb or the subject of the sentence.

To illustrate, consider this example:

  • Statement: Naa siya sa balay. (He/She is at home.)
  • Yes/No Question: Naa ba siya sa balay? (Is he/she at home?)

By adding "ba," we have turned a statement into a question.

Examples of Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

Below are 20 examples to help you understand the structure and use of Yes/No questions in Cebuano.

Cebuano Pronunciation English
Naa ba ang libro sa lamesa? Na-a ba ang lee-bro sa la-me-sa? Is the book on the table?
Taga-asa ka? Ta-ga-a-sa ka? Are you from here?
Magkaon ba ka? Mag-ka-on ba ka? Are you going to eat?
Mata na ba siya? Ma-ta na ba siya? Is he/she awake?
Gusto ba nimo? Gus-to ba ni-mo? Do you want it?
Moadto ba kita? Mo-ad-to ba ki-ta? Are we going?
Dako ba ang balay? Da-ko ba ang ba-lay? Is the house big?
Naa ba kay kwarta? Na-a ba kay kwar-ta? Do you have money?
Nindot ba ang panahon? Nin-dot ba ang pa-nahon? Is the weather nice?
Sakto ba ang imong gisulti? Sak-to ba ang imong gi-sul-ti? Is what you said correct?
Nakatulog ba siya? Na-ka-tulog ba siya? Did he/she sleep?
Mag-uli ba ka? Mag-u-li ba ka? Are you going home?
Maayo ba ang serbisyo? Ma-a-yo ba ang ser-bi-syo? Is the service good?
Nagtuon ba siya? Nag-tu-on ba siya? Is he/she studying?
Kinsa ba ang maestro? Kin-sa ba ang mai-stro? Who is the teacher?
Magsugod ba ta? Mag-su-god ba ta? Shall we start?
Nakaabot ba siya? Na-ka-abot ba siya? Did he/she arrive?
Dili ba siya busy? Di-li ba siya bu-sy? Is he/she not busy?
Magpuyo ba kamo diri? Mag-pu-yo ba ka-mo di-ri? Are you all living here?
Sayo ba ang klase? Sa-yo ba ang kla-se? Is the class early?
Kailangan ba nato ni? Kai-la-ngan ba na-to ni? Do we need this?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've explored the formation of Yes/No questions, it's your turn to practice! Below are 10 exercises designed to reinforce what you've learned.

1. Transform the following statements into Yes/No questions:

  • Nagsakay siya sa bus. (He/She took the bus.)
  • Nindot ang akong bag. (My bag is nice.)
  • Tulog siya. (He/She is sleeping.)
  • Magtan-aw ka sa sine. (You will watch a movie.)
  • Dili siya magpuyo dinhi. (He/She does not live here.)

2. Answer the following Yes/No questions in Cebuano:

  • Naa ba ang imong cellphone? (Is your cellphone there?)
  • Makahimo ba ka? (Can you do it?)
  • Nakaon ka na? (Have you eaten?)
  • Mahimo ba nato ni? (Can we do this?)
  • Gusto ba nimo magpahuway? (Do you want to rest?)

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "ba":

  • Naa ____ ang tubig? (Is there water?)
  • Gusto ____ ka moadto? (Do you want to go?)
  • Dako ____ ang problema? (Is the problem big?)
  • Taga-asa ____ siya? (Where is he/she from?)
  • Sakto ____ ang imong tubag? (Is your answer correct?)

4. Create your own Yes/No questions using the following verbs:

  • (magsugod)
  • (makaon)
  • (gusto)
  • (magtan-aw)
  • (magtan-aw)

5. Rephrase the following questions to be more polite:

  • Naa ba kay kwarta? (Do you have money?)
  • Gusto ba ka? (Do you want it?)
  • Dako ba ang imong balay? (Is your house big?)
  • Magsugod ba ta? (Shall we start?)
  • Nagtuon ba siya? (Is he/she studying?)

6. Translate the following Yes/No questions to English:

  • Naa ba ang akong libro sa imong bag?
  • Taga-asa ka?
  • Mag-uli ba ka?
  • Maayo ba ang panahon?
  • Nakatulog ba siya?

7. Identify the Yes/No questions in the following dialogue:

  • A: Naa ba ang imong kapatid?
  • B: Oo, naa siya. Gusto ba nimo makita siya?
  • A: Oo, gusto ko. Nakatulog ba siya?
  • B: Wala pa, nagtuon siya.

8. Change the following statements into questions:

  • Ang bata nagdula sa gawas. (The child is playing outside.)
  • Ang mga estudyante nagtuon. (The students are studying.)
  • Ang pelikula nindot. (The movie is good.)
  • Ang kwarto limpyo. (The room is clean.)
  • Ang adlaw nindot. (The day is nice.)

9. Practice responding to the following questions in Cebuano:

  • Naa ba ka sa Cebu?
  • Dili ba ka kapuyon?
  • Nakatulog ba ka?
  • Magpuyo ba ka sa Cebu?
  • Gusto ba nimo ang pagkaon?

10. Write a short dialogue using at least five Yes/No questions.

Detailed Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the practice exercises to help you understand better:

1.

  • Nagsakay ba siya sa bus?
  • Nindot ba ang akong bag?
  • Tulog ba siya?
  • Magsugod ba ka sa sine?
  • Dili ba siya magpuyo dinhi?

2.

  • Oo, naa ang akong cellphone.
  • Oo, makahimo ko.
  • Oo, nakaon na ko.
  • Oo, mahimo nato ni.
  • Oo, gusto ko magpahuway.

3.

  • Naa ba ang tubig?
  • Gusto ba ka moadto?
  • Dako ba ang problema?
  • Taga-asa ba siya?
  • Sakto ba ang imong tubag?

4. Example questions:

  • Magsugod ba kita?
  • Makaon ba ka?
  • Gusto ba siya?
  • Magtan-aw ba ka?
  • Magsugod ba kita?

5.

  • Naa ba kamo'y kwarta?
  • Gusto ba kaayo nimo?
  • Dako ba ang imong balay?
  • Magsugod ba kita?
  • Nagtuon ba siya?

6.

  • Is my book in your bag?
  • Where are you from?
  • Are you going home?
  • Is the weather nice?
  • Did he/she sleep?

7. Yes/No questions identified:

  • Naa ba ang imong kapatid?
  • Gusto ba nimo makita siya?
  • Nakatulog ba siya?

8.

  • Ang bata nagdula sa gawas?
  • Ang mga estudyante nagtuon?
  • Ang pelikula nindot?
  • Ang kwarto limpyo?
  • Ang adlaw nindot?

9.

  • Oo, naa ko sa Cebu.
  • Dili, dili ko kapuyon.
  • Oo, nakatulog ko.
  • Oo, magpuyo ko sa Cebu.
  • Oo, ganahan ko sa pagkaon.

10. Example Dialogue:

  • A: Naa ba ka sa Cebu?
  • B: Oo, naa ko.
  • A: Nindot ba ang pagkaon dinhi?
  • B: Oo, nindot kaayo.
  • A: Taga-asa ka?
  • B: Taga-Mandaue ko.
  • A: Magpuyo ba ka dinhi?
  • B: Oo, magpuyo ko dinhi.

Congratulations on completing this lesson! You now have a solid understanding of how to form Yes/No questions in Cebuano using the particle "ba." Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to engage in conversations with confidence!

Table of Contents - Cebuano Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Basic Expressions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Questions and Responses


Common Nouns


Pronouns


Colors and Adjectives


Adjective Agreement


Places and Directions


Everyday Life in Cebu


Days and Months


Festivals and Celebrations



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