Sunday, August 23, 2009

Lesson 2 - Basic Introduction

Now that you have learned the basic greetings and expressions of common courtesy in Bisaya, Lesson 2 will be on basic introduction.

My name is Juan. - Ang akong pangalan/pang'an/'nga'n si Juan [Note the shortened version of the word "pangalan" for name.]
I am Juan. - Ako si Juan. (name)

And what about you? - Unya, ikaw?
What is your name? - Unsa ang imong pangalan/pang'an/'nga'n?/ Unsay imong 'nga'n?

Where do you live? - Asa ka nagpuyo/puyo?/ Asa di-ay ka puyo? ["di-ay" is a term that may denote "oh by the way"]
I live in Cebu City. - Nagpuyo ko sa Cebu City.

What is your telephone number? - Unsa ang imong numero sa telepono?
/ Unsay imong numero? [Visayans will also say, "unsay imong number?"]

It was nice meeting you! - Maayong pag ila-ila nimo. [The English expression is more often used]
Until we meet again. - Sa sunod na pud nga pagkakita-ay.
Until next - Sa sunod na pud.



share this: facebook

6 comments:

  1. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Ang akong pangalan *kay* Juan :D

    ReplyDelete
  3. I love this site "ge higugma nako ni nah "site" ano po Yong bisaya ng site?

    ReplyDelete
  4. Are you looking for Online Quran Classes for Kids? You are on the right place here come and call us now to get online Shia Quran Classes at very affordable prices.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Online Quran Teaching has the most innovative and flexible programmes possible to engage and nurture learning across the world for both adults and children to help preserve the sacred message of the Holy Qur’an.

    Learn Quran Online in UK

    ReplyDelete

About This Blog

This blog responds to the need of some English-speakers who are interested to learn the Visayan language.

Hopefully, this site will help propagate the love for the Visayan/Cebuano language and pave the way to better communication and understanding between peoples.

Acknowledgement and Use

You are most welcome to use any of the contents of this site. We only ask for proper acknowledgment of the source. Link to us if you can. Comments and suggestions are also welcome!

  © Blogger templates The Professional Template by Ourblogtemplates.com 2008

Back to TOP