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In this lesson, you will learn common Cebuano greetings and goodbyes. Greetings are an essential part of the Cebuano language and culture, and they are used to express respect and goodwill towards others. Whether you are meeting someone for the first time or saying goodbye to a friend, knowing how to greet and say goodbye in Cebuano will help you communicate effectively and build stronger relationships.

Greetings

Here are some common Cebuano greetings:

Cebuano	Pronunciation	English Translation
Kumusta ka?	koo-MUSS-tah kah?	How are you?
Maayong buntag!	ma-A-yong BOON-tug!	Good morning!
Maayong udto!	ma-A-yong OOD-toh!	Good afternoon!
Maayong gabii!	ma-A-yong GA-bee-ee!	Good evening!
Kamusta ka na?	kah-MOO-stah kah nah?	How are you doing now?

Some of these greetings, such as "Kumusta ka?" and "Kamusta ka na?" are used to inquire about someone's well-being or current state. Responding with "Maayo man" (I'm good), "Okey ra man" (I'm okay), or "Salamat" (Thank you) would not be uncommon.

When meeting someone for the first time, it is customary to introduce oneself by saying "Ako si [name]" (I am [name]). If you want to ask for someone's name, you can say "Unsay imong ngalan?" (What is your name?)

Goodbyes

Just like greetings, goodbyes are an essential part of Cebuano language and culture. Here are some common ways to say goodbye in Cebuano:

Cebuano	Pronunciation	English Translation
Adios!	ah-DYOS!	Goodbye!
Hangtud sa sunod!	HAHNG-tud sa soo-NOD!	See you next time!
Ayaw kalimti akoa.	ai-yáw kah-LIM-ti akó-ah	Don't forget me.
Usa ra ka higayon.	OO-sa ra ka hee-gah-YON	Until next time.

If you want to say a more informal goodbye, you can say "Bai" which means 'bye' in Cebuano. Another common expression is "Sige, kita ta" which means "Okay, let's go".

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned common Cebuano greetings and goodbyes. Remember that using proper greetings and goodbyes are a significant aspect of Cebuano culture and will help you establish better relationships with the people you interact with. Practice using these common phrases in your daily life, and you will soon sound like a natural Cebuano speaker.

Table of Contents - Cebuano Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Expressions

• Greetings and Goodbyes
• Polite Expressions

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Negating Sentences

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Numbers and Time

• Cardinal Numbers
• Telling Time

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Questions and Responses

• Yes/No Questions
• Wh-Questions

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Common Nouns

• People and Family
• Food and Drinks

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Pronouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Colors and Adjectives

• Colors
• Common Adjectives

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Adjective Agreement

• Adjective Placement
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Places and Directions

• Common Places
• Directions

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Everyday Life in Cebu

• Family and Relationships
• Food and Dining

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Days and Months

• Days of the Week
• Months and Seasons

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Festivals and Celebrations

• Sinulog Festival
• Christmas and New Year

Other Lessons

• Count to 10
• Days of the Week
• Geography
• Colors
• Survival phrases
• Food and Drinks
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Family
• Polite Expressions