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English to Bisaya Translator: Free Cebuano Translation
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Hello
Kumusta
koo-MOOS-tah
Thank you
Salamat
sah-LAH-maht
Yes
Oo
oh-OH
No
Dili
dee-LEE
Please
Palihug
pah-LEE-hug
I love you
Gihigugma ko ikaw
gi-hi-GUG-ma koh ee-KAW
Good morning
Maayong buntag
mah-AH-yong BOON-tag
How much?
Pila?
PEE-lah
Delicious
Lami
LAH-mee
Where?
Asa?
AH-sah
Common English Phrases in Bisaya
Greetings & Basics
Hello
Kumusta
Thank you
Salamat
Please
Palihug
Yes
Oo
No
Dili
Goodbye / Take care
Amping
Common Phrases
I don't understand
Wala ko kasabot
How much is this?
Pila ni?
Where is...?
Asa ang...?
I'm lost
Nawala ko
Help!
Tabang!
Stop here
Para!
Food & Drink
Water
Tubig
Rice
Kan-on
Delicious
Lami
Too expensive
Mahal kaayo
Fish
Isda
Meat
Karne
Family
Mother
Nanay
Father
Tatay
Grandmother
Lola
Grandfather
Lolo
Child
Anak
Friend
Higala
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How to Translate English to Bisaya
To translate an English word to Bisaya, open the TalkBisaya translator and type your English word in the search box. The translator covers 445+ verified entries organized by category — from greetings and food to emotions and travel phrases.
Every entry shows the Bisaya (Cebuano) translation, pronunciation guide with stressed syllables marked in capitals, part of speech, and example sentences in context. Many entries include cultural notes where usage differs from English expectations.
For complete sentence structures rather than individual words, browse the 302 essential Bisaya phrases. For Bisaya-to-English translation, search the Bisaya dictionary with 775+ Cebuano entries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'I love you' in Bisaya?
'I love you' in Bisaya is 'Gihigugma ko ikaw' (gi-hi-GUG-ma koh ee-KAW). A shorter, more casual form is 'Mahal ko ikaw' — mahal means 'love' and also 'expensive,' so context matters. Cebuano speakers also use 'Nahigugma ko nimo' in some dialects.
What's the difference between Bisaya and Cebuano?
Bisaya and Cebuano are the same language (ISO code: ceb). 'Bisaya' is the name speakers use among themselves; 'Cebuano' is the formal linguistic classification. Both terms appear in dictionaries, apps, and learning resources — they refer to identical vocabulary and grammar.
How do you say 'thank you' in Bisaya?
'Thank you' in Bisaya is 'Salamat' (sah-LAH-maht). For extra emphasis — 'Thank you very much' — say 'Salamat kaayo' (sah-LAH-maht KAH-yoh). This is one of the first words every Bisaya learner should know.
How do you say 'hello' in Bisaya?
'Hello' or 'How are you?' in Bisaya is 'Kumusta' (koo-MOOS-tah), borrowed from the Spanish '¿Cómo está?' The most natural response is 'Maayo man' (mah-AH-yoh man) — meaning 'I'm fine / I'm good.'
Is Bisaya hard to learn for English speakers?
Bisaya has a logical sound system and no tones (unlike Mandarin), which makes it more accessible for English speakers than East Asian languages. The main challenges are verb focus markers (which indicate the grammatical role of the verb's target) and glottal stops. Most learners can hold basic conversations within 2–3 months of regular practice.