A collection of useful phrases in Cuyonon, a Philippine language spoken mainly in the Cuyo Islands in the Philippines.
See these phrases in any combination of two languages in the Phrase Finder. If you can provide recordings, corrections or additional translations, please contact me.
| English | Cuyonon |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Malipayeng Pag-abot! |
| Hello (General greeting) | Hello Kamosta? |
| How are you? | Kamosta? Kamosta kaw? |
| Reply to 'How are you?' | Mayad da |
| Long time no see | Ang ka boay den, ano! Ang ka boay tang ara agkita! |
| What's your name? | Anono imong aran? |
| My name is ... | ... ang akeng aran Ang akeng aran ay... |
| Where are you from? | Taga-sadin kaw? Ikaw taga-sadin? |
| I'm from ... | Ako taga-... Taga-... ako |
| Pleased to meet you | Alilipay ako nga akilala ta kaw Ako alilipay nga akilala ta kaw |
| Good morning (Morning greeting) |
Mayad nga tiprano |
| Good afternoon (Afternoon greeting) |
Mayad nga apon |
| Good evening (Evening greeting) |
Mayad nga gabi |
| Good night | Mayad nga sirem ("Good dusk") |
| Goodbye (Parting phrases) |
Adios Amblig (be careful) |
| Good luck! | Soirtin ka andan |
| Have a nice day | Mayad nga adlaw kanimo! |
| Bon appetit / Have a nice meal |
Amos! Kaen ta ren Kaen kita ren Kaen ta |
| Bon voyage / Have a good journey |
Malipayeng Byahi |
| I understand | Aintindian ko |
| I don't understand | Indi ko maintindian |
| I don't know | Ilan |
| Please speak more slowly | Loayi imong pagrelemegen Loay-loay lamang imong pagrelemegen |
| Please say that again | Ikon mo roman, patigayon Koni ako roman, patigayon |
| Please write it down | Solati re lamang Solati ra Solati |
| Do you speak English? | Ako ara agalimeg i' Inglis? |
| Do you speak Cuyonon? | Agalimeg kaw i' Cuyonon? |
| Yes, a little (reply to 'Do you speak ...?') |
E'en, maite lamang |
| Speak to me in Cuyonon | Kaampangi ako sa Cuyonon |
| How do you say ... in Cuyonon? | Pasamoro konon ang ... sa Cuyonon? |
| Excuse me | Ikskios anay Maagi anay Agi ako anay |
| How much is this? | Tagpira dia? |
| Sorry | Patawad! Patawadi ako! Pasinsia! |
| Please | Patigayon |
| Thank you | Salamat Matamang Salamat |
| Reply to thank you | Ara anoman Ara sapayan Ara dato Ara dan |
| Where's the toilet / bathroom? | Adin ang kasilias? |
| This gentleman/lady will pay for everything | Tana ang mabayad i'ang tanang barayadan |
| Would you like to dance with me? | Baili kita? Baili ta? Saot kita? Saot ta? |
| I miss you | Ingiidlao ako kanimo |
| I love you | Inggegegma ta kaw Inggegegma ta ka Gegma ta kaw Mal ta ka Mal ta kaw |
| Get well soon | Magpa-ayad kaw |
| Take care! | Amblig! |
| Go away! | Pagalin digi! (go away!) Pagalin sakeng atobangan! (get out of my sight!) |
| Leave me alone! | Bayai ako! |
| Help! | Tabang! |
| Fire! | Sonog! Raros! Kalayo! |
| Stop! | Pagtadeng! |
| Call the police! | Pagtawag i' polis! |
| Christmas greetings | Malipayeng Paskoa! |
| New Year greetings | Maambeng nga Bagong Dagon! |
| Easter greetings | Malipayeng Adlao i' Pagkabanaw i' Kristo! |
| Birthday greetings | Malipayeng Adlao i' pagkatao Maambeng nga pagbati sa imong pagkatao (Happy/Joyful/Merry Wishes on your Birthday) Taoan kaw andan i'and Ginong Dios i' marake pang birtdi (May God bless you with many more birthdays to come) |
| One language is never enough | Indi sopisyinti ang saka bisara lamang |
Cuyonon translations by Ryan D. Ibañez
If you would like to make any corrections or additions to this page, or if you can provide recordings, please contact me.
Information about Cuyonon | Phrases | Numbers | Time expresions | Kinship terms
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