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Week 1: Introduction to Cebuano
Objectives:
Learn how to introduce yourself in Cebuano.
Familiarize yourself with common greetings.
Lesson Topics:
1. Alphabet and Pronunciation Basics
Cebuano uses the Latin alphabet with some distinct pronunciation rules. Focus on the vowels:
A (ah)
E (eh)
I (ee)
O (oh)
U (oo)
Practice the sounds by pairing them with common consonants: ba, be, bi, bo, bu.
2. Greetings
Maayong buntag (Good morning)
Maayong hapon (Good afternoon)
Maayong gabii (Good evening)
Kumusta ka? (How are you?)
3. Saying Your Name
Ako si [name]. (I am [name].)
Unsa imong pangalan? (What is your name?)
4. Sample Greeting and Introduction
Person A: Maayong buntag! Kumusta ka? (Good morning! How are you?)
Person B: Maayong buntag! Ako si Maria. (Good morning! I am Maria.)
Person A: Nalipay ko nga nakaila ko nimo, Maria. Ako si Juan. (I am happy to meet you, Maria. I am Juan.)
Practice Activity:
Roleplay: Introductions and Greetings
Pair up with a partner.
Take turns greeting each other and introducing yourselves.
Example:
A: Maayong buntag! Kumusta ka?
B: Maayong buntag! Ako si Maria. Unsa imong pangalan?
A: Ako si Juan.
Vocabulary List (50 Words):
Maayong buntag - Good morning
Maayong hapon - Good afternoon
Maayong gabii - Good evening
Kumusta - How are you
Ako - I
Si - Is (used for names)
Unsa - What
Imong - Your
Pangalan - Name
Oo - Yes
Dili - No
Salamat - Thank you
Palihug - Please
Pasensya - Sorry
Kaon - Eat
Tubig - Water
Adlaw - Day
Gabi’i - Night
Hapon - Afternoon
Buntag - Morning
Pamilya - Family
Higala - Friend
Balay - House
Sakyanan - Vehicle
Bata - Child
Tiguwang - Old
Kusog - Strong
Tindahan - Store
Ugma - Tomorrow
Karon - Now
Kagahapon - Yesterday
Gikan - From
Asa - Where
Kinsa - Who
Pila - How much
Layo - Far
Duol - Near
Init - Hot
Bugnaw - Cold
Gutom - Hungry
Sabado - Saturday
Dominggo - Sunday
Amigo - Male friend
Amiga - Female friend
Buotan - Kind
Malipay - Happy
Bag-ong tuig - New year
Kahayag - Light
Kalipay - Joy
Pag-ampo - Prayer
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