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Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn about personal pronouns in Cebuano. Pronouns are words that take the place of a noun in a sentence. Personal pronouns specifically refer to people and can be used to indicate the person speaking (first person), the person being spoken to (second person), and the person or thing being spoken about (third person).

Learning personal pronouns in Cebuano will help you construct sentences correctly and communicate more effectively. It will also help you understand the role of pronouns in Cebuano culture and everyday life.

Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns in Cebuano are divided into three categories:

1. The first person refers to the speaker. 2. The second person refers to the person being spoken to. 3. The third person refers to the person or thing being spoken about.

Here is a table of personal pronouns in Cebuano:

Cebuano	Pronunciation	English
ako	a-ko	I / me
ikaw / ka	i-kaw / ka	you (singular)
siya	see-ya	he / she / it
kami	ka-mi	we / us
kamo	ka-mo	you (plural)
sila	see-la	they / them

Here are some example sentences using personal pronouns:

Ako si Maria. (I am Maria.)
Ikaw si John. (You are John.)
Siya si Ana. (She is Ana.)
Kami ang pamilya ni Pedro. (We are Pedro's family.)
Kamo bayani sa atong nasud. (You are heroes of our country.)
Sila mga estudyante sa CNU. (They are students from CNU.)

As you can see, personal pronouns are used to replace the noun that they refer to. For example, instead of saying "Maria," we say "ako" to indicate that we are talking about ourselves. Instead of saying "John," we say "ikaw" to indicate that we are speaking directly to someone else.

Using Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns are used in Cebuano just as they are used in English. They can be used as the subject of a sentence (the person doing the action), the object of a sentence (the person who receives the action), and possessives (to indicate ownership).

Here are some examples of how personal pronouns can be used in different contexts:

Subject Pronouns

Subject pronouns are used to indicate the person or thing doing the action in a sentence. For example:

Ako moluto sa adlaw nga Dominggo. (I will cook on Sunday.)
Ikaw ang pinakagwapa sa atong klase. (You are the prettiest in our class.)
Siya nagdala sa iyang bag-ong kotse. (He brought his new car.)
Kami nag-enjoy sa among biyahe sa Camotes. (We enjoyed our trip to Camotes.)
Kamo ang naghatag sa pinakalipay sa ako. (You gave me the greatest happiness.)
Sila mangadye sa tanan. (They will pray for everyone.)

As you can see, subject pronouns are used to indicate who is doing the action in the sentence.

Object Pronouns

Object pronouns are used to indicate the person or thing receiving the action in a sentence. For example:

Hatagi ko og cake, palihog? (Give me some cake, please?)
Gihigugma ko nimo. (You love me.)
Pagpalain ta sa Ginoo. (God bless us.)
Hatagi sila og tambal. (Give them medicine.)
Tagai kog imong numero. (Give me your number.)
Gihatag nako ang akoang pasalubong sa akoang mga ig-agaw. (I gave my souvenirs to my relatives.)

As you can see, object pronouns come after the verb and indicate who is receiving the action in the sentence.

Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession of something. For example:

Akong sapatos kini. (These are my shoes.)
Imong kape. (Your coffee.)
Iyang libro. (His/her book.)
Amo ning balay. (This is our house.)
Inyong mga kopya. (Your copies.)
Ilaha ang dalan. (That is their street.)

As you can see, possessive pronouns come before the noun and indicate ownership or possession of something.

Practice Exercise

Now that you know the personal pronouns in Cebuano, it's time to practice using them in sentences.

Exercise: Translate the following sentences into Cebuano using the appropriate personal pronoun:

I am a student.
You are my friend.
He is coming later.
We won the game.
They always help others.

Answers:

Ako usa ka estudyante.
Ikaw akong higala.
Siya mouli sa kasagaran.
Kami ang nagdaog sa dula.
Sila permi nagtabang sa uban.

Cultural Notes

In Cebuano culture, personal pronouns play an important role in everyday communication. Using the correct pronoun can indicate respect or formality, while using the wrong pronoun can be seen as impolite or disrespectful. For example, addressing an older person with "ikaw" instead of "kamo" can be considered rude or impolite.

Additionally, personal pronouns can vary depending on the region and dialect. Some regions and dialects may use different pronouns for the same person, or use different word orders than others. It's important to understand the cultural and linguistic nuances of the area you are in to communicate effectively.

Conclusion

Learning personal pronouns in Cebuano is an important step in becoming proficient in the language. Practicing using personal pronouns in different contexts will help you construct sentences correctly and communicate more effectively. Understanding the role of personal pronouns in Cebuano culture and everyday life can also help you interact with others more respectfully and confidently.

Table of Contents - Cebuano Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

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

Other Lessons

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