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Various Useful Cebuano Phrases

Here is a collection of various everyday phrases that may be applicable just about anytime, anywhere.

I don't understand.
Wà ko kasabot.

Can you understand English?
Makasabot ka ug Ininglis? or 'Kasabot ka ug English?

Please say it in English.
Palihug Ininglisa lang. or English lang Palihug.

Please.
Palihug.

Thanks.
Salamat.

Speak slowly please.
Hinaya'g sulti palihug.

Sorry.
Sorry. (The bisaya word "pasayloa ko" (forgive me) has a deeper meaning and is not used for a casual sorry, or excuse me)

Excuse Me.
Excuse Me.

Yes.
O.

No.
Dilì or Dì

Maybe.
Tingali.

For a while...
Kadalì sà... or Kadiyot sà...

Wait...
Huwat...

I don't know...
Wà ko kahibaw... or Ambot... (a bit impolite)

What took you so long?
Nganong nadugay man ka?

You're too early!
Sayoha sad nimo uy! (slightly sarcastic)