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Mga Paquigpulong sa Iningles ug Binisaya

Lain laing mg̃a pagpamulong.

Reading edition

Sit down Mulingcod ca

Lie down Magligad ca

Go to bed Muhigda ca

Stay here Pabilin ca

Stop Muhunung ca

Stand Mutingdug ca

Go to sleep Matolog ca

Keep still Magpuyo ca

See Tanaua. Solng̃a

Think Huna huna-a

Speak Magsulti ca

Cry Magtiabao ca

Listen Mamati ca

Take care Bantay ca

Talk Mamulong ca

Hear Paninghod ca

Put on the hat Magcalo ca

Put on the trousers Magcalsones ca

Put on the shirt Magsinina ca

Put on the stockings Magmedias ca

Take off the neckerchief Hocasa ang paño

Take off the shoes Holbota ang sapin

Take off the hat Palusa ang calo

Take off the drawers Huboa ang calzoncillos

Do you see the flower? Naquita mo ba ang bulac?

Do you look for money? Nang̃ita ca ba ug salapi?

Does he look at the child? Nanulong ba sia sa bata?

Does he know that man? Naila ba nia canang tao?

Do you love me? Guihigugma ba aco nimo?

Do you understand me? Nacasabut ca ba canaco?

Do you think of your friends? Nagapalandung ca ba sa imong mg̃a abian?

Do you believe what I say? Mitoo ca ba sa acong guipamulong?

Read the book Basaha ang libro

Write the letters Sulata ang mg̃a sulat

Learn the lesson Magtoon ca sa lesion

Learn the lesson by heart Saolohon mo ang lesion

Say the lesson Ihatag mo ang lesion

Take the lesson Pang̃utana ang lesion

Count the boys Ihapa ang mg̃a bata

Take your book Dad-a ang libro mo

Do not do that Ayao pagbuhata cana

Do not eat that meal Ayao ca pagcaon nianang calanon

Do not drink that water Ayao ca paginom nianang tubig

Do not taste this wine Ayao pagtilaoi quining vino

Do not open the door Ayao ca pagocab sa pulta

Do not shut the window Ayao ca pagtacop sa ventana

Do not speak that Ayao ca pagsulti niana

Do not say it Ayao ca paging̃on niana

Feed the pigs Laluga ang mg̃a babuy

Whip the dog Bunala ang iro

Drive the cat away Bugaua ang iring

Milk the she-goat Pagatasi ang canding

Saddle the horse Sillahi ang cabayo

Kill the chicken Ihaoa ang piso

Tie the bull Hocta ang toro

Water the sheep Pasuyupa ang mg̃a carnero

Water the flowers Boboa ang mg̃a bulac

Pull off the herb Ibta ang balili

Plant the tobacco Itanom mo ang tabaco

Sow the maize Ipugas mo ang maiz

Cut the tree Putla ang cahuy

Weed the bramble Bonglaya ang sagbot

Plough the sowing Darohi ang baul

Reap the rice Galaba ang humay

Do you know that man? Naila ba nimo cadtong tao?

I do. I do not Naila co. Dili co maila

Do you know this news? Nahibalo ca ba niining noticia?

I do. I do not Oo. Dili, uala

Do you know how to sing? Maalam ca mucanta?

I do. I do not Maalam aco. Dili aco maalam

Do you know where is he? Nahibalo ca ba cun hain ba sia?

I do. I do not Oo. Ambut, inay

I may read Mahimo cong pagbasa

May I speak? Arang ba naco pagsulti?

May I run? Mahimo cong pagdalagan?

You may. You may not Mahimo man. Dili mahimo mo

Can I play? Macadula dula ba aco?

You cannot, because it makes you ill Dili ca macahimo cay cana macadaot canimo

Can you do that? Macahimo ca ba niana?

I cannot because I am not well Dili aco macahimo cay masaquit aco

Must I love God? Higugmaon co ba ang Dios?

You must Oo

Must I hate my neighbor? Dumtan co ba ang acong isigcatao?

You must not Dili

Must I go to school? Catungdanan ba naco ang pagescuela?

You must Catungdanan mo

Must I honor my parents? Catungdanan co ba ang pagtahod sa acong mg̃a guinicanan?

Yes, you must Oo, catungdanan mo

As white as cotton-fruit Maputi ing̃on sa gapas

As hard as a stone Magahi ing̃on sa bató

As tall as a cocoa-tree Hata-as ing̃on sa usa ca lubi

As high as a steeple Hata-as ing̃on sa torre

As grave as a judge Maligdong ing̃on sa usa ca hocom

As sweet as sugar Matamis ing̃on sa calamay

As bitter as bile Mapaet ing̃on sa apdo

As dirty as a pig Mahugao ing̃on sa babuy

As meek as a lamb Maaghop ing̃on sa usa ca nati sa carnero

As slow as a snail Mahinayon ing̃on sa omang

As black as a crow Maitum ing̃on sa oac

As innocent as a dove Maputung ing̃on sa salampati

As silly as a goose Tontos ing̃on sa gaquet

As ugly as a toad Malagsot ing̃on sa baqui

As false as a snake Maluibon ing̃on sa halas

As busy as a bee Macuguihon ing̃on sa putiocan

As gay as a butterfly Malipayon ing̃on sa alibangbang

As strong as a lion Maisug ing̃on sa león

As fierce as a tiger Mapintas ing̃on sa tigre

As cruel as an alligator Mabang̃is ing̃on sa buaya

As hungry as a wolf Gogotmon ing̃on sa lobo

As timid as a hare Talauan ing̃on sa liebre

As faithful as a dog Saliganan ing̃on sa iro

As playful as a kitten Tigdula dula ing̃on sa itoy sa iring

If I were you Ug aco pa icao

If I were a woman Ug babaye pa aco

If I were his mother Cun inahan pa aco nia

If you were a man Ug lalaque pa icao

Would it be I Ug aco pa

Would it not be you Ug dili pa icao

Should I get that money Cun muangcon pa aco nianang salapi

Should I go to Manila Cun muadto aco unta sa Manila

It is raining Nagaolan

It is windy Nahang̃in

It is stormy Nagaonos

It is lightening Nang̃ilat

It is thundering Nagadalogdog

It is cloudy Nadagoman

It is muddy Nalapocan. Dunay daghang lapoc

It is dusty Naabogan. Dunay daghang abóg

I am reading Nagabasa aco

I am writing Nagasulat aco

I am speaking Nagasulti aco

He is eating Nang̃aon sia

She is dining Naniodto sia

We are breakfasting Namahao came. Nagapainit came

You are supping Nanihapon camo

They are lunching Namahao sila

I am at home Ania man aco sa balay

You are at the store Diha man icao sa almacen

He is in the street Didto man sia sa dalan

She is in the room Didto sia sa cuarto

It is in the town Didto man sia sa longsod

We are at the school Dinhi came sa escuelahan

You are in the market Diha man camo sa tianggi

They are in the walk Tua sila sa sodoy sodoyan

Are you right in? May hinungdan ca ba sa...?

Are you wrong in? Uala bay hintungdan ca sa...?

Are you thirsty? Nauhao ca ba?

Is he hungry? Guigutum ba sia?

Is she tired? Nacapuy ba sia?

Are you sleepy? Catologon ba icao?

Are you afraid? Nahadluc ca ba?

Are they ashamed? Naulao ba sila?

What are you doing? Onsay guipanagbuhat niño?

What are you writing? Onsay guisulat mo?

What is he reading? Onsay guibasa nia?

What is she washing? Onsay guipamunac nia?

What is she sewing? Onsay guitahi nia?

What are they speaking? Onsay guipanagsulti nila?

What are you telling? Onsay guisuguilon niño?

What are they talking? Onsay guipanagpamulong nila?

Hurry up Dalia. Dalion mo

Make haste Magdali ca. Dalia

Be silent Saba diha. Muhilom ca

Be quiet Puyo ca. Magpuyo ca

Take this Dauata quini. Coha-a quini

Wait a moment Hulata madiot. Ayao usa. Hulat usa

Look out Bantay ca

Leave to me Pasagdi aco

Light the lamp Dagcoti ang quinqué

Put it out Palng̃a

Give me fire Padungca aco

Lay the cloth Ipanagana ang lamesa

Clean the glasses Hugasa ang mg̃a vaso

Make the bed Andama ang caligad-an

Dust the table Paspasa ang lamesa

Brush the clothes Cepillahi ang mg̃a visti

Go fast Magingsil ca

Go slowly Maghinay ca sa pagadto

Speak slowly Hinaye ang pagpamulong

Speak louder Samta

Read faster Dalia pa ang pagbasa

Write better Ayoha ang pagsulat

Drink any more Imna pa

Learn it again Usba ang pagtoon niana

Let us go Tala na quita

Let us depart Muguican na quita

Let us come back Mupauli na quita. Pauli na quita

Let us run Mudalagan na quita

Let us walk Magsodoy sodoy quita

Let us return Mupauli quita

Let us rise Mubang̃on quita

Let us start Muhalin quita

Bring me Dad-i aco

Lend me Hulami aco

Say me Pahibaloa aco

Show me Todloi aco

Teach me Ton-i aco

Give me Taga-i aco

Tell me Suguinli aco

Send me Dad-i aco

Let me see Paquita-a aco

Let me walk Pasodoy sodoy aco

Let me do Pabuhata aco

Let me sleep Pacatolog aco

Let me eat Pacan-a aco

Let me sit down Palingcola aco

Let me smoke Patabaco aco

Let me come back Papaulia aco

Is it I? It is I Aco ba? Aco man

Is it you? It is not you Icao ba? Dili man icao

Is it he? Sia ba?

Is it she? Sia ba?

Is it it? Sia ba?

Is it we? It is not we Quita ba? Dili man quita

Is it you? It is you Camo ba? Camo man

Is it they? Sila ba?

Let him laugh Pacataua sia

Let him play Padula dula sia

Let him walk Palacao sia

Let him see Patanao sia

Let him eat Pacaon sia

Let him drink Painom sia

Let him speak Pasulti sia

Let him tell Pasuguilon sia

It is easy to do that Masayon mabuhat cana

It is difficult to get money Maculi madang̃at ang salapi

It is necessary to love God Quinahanglan ng̃a higugmaon ang Dios

It is possible to build the house Mahimo man ang pagtingdug sa balay

It is impossible to find fish Dili mahimo macaplag ug isda

It is good to blame the faults Maayo ng̃a badlong̃on ang mg̃a sayop

It is worthy to forgive the sins Tacus man ng̃a pasayloon ang mg̃a sala

It is unworthy to deceive the friends Dili muang̃ay ang paglimbong sa mg̃a higala

What do you wish? Onsay ting̃uhaon mo?

What do you want? Onsay quinahanglanon mo?

What do you like? Onsay higugmaon mo?

What do you need? Onsay quinahanglanon mo?

What do you love? Onsay higugmaon mo?

What do you desire? Onsay caibgon mo?

What do you want? Onsay buut mo?

What do you ask? Onsay pang̃ayoon mo?

Love not the sin Ayao paghigugma-a ang sala

Hate not the enemies Ayao pagdumti ang mg̃a caauay

Forget not the gifts Ayao paghicalimti ang mg̃a hatag

Shame not your father Ayao pagcaulaoi ang imong tatay

Trouble not your mother Ayao pagcasamoc-i ang imong nanay

Frighten not the children Ayao pagcalisang̃-i ang mg̃a bata

Praise not the proud Ayao pagdayega ang mg̃a palabi labihon

Vex not your friends Ayao pagcasuco sa imong mg̃a higala

Do you wish to take a bath? Buut ca ba maligo?

Do you wish to take a walk? Buut ca magsodoy sodoy?

Do you wish to take a cigar? Buut ca magtabaco?

I do. I do not Oo, buut aco. Dili

Will you take wine? Buut ca muinom ug vino?

I will. I will not Buut aco. Dili aco buut

Are you willing to take coffee? Buut ca muinom ug café?

I am. I am not Oo. Dili

It is my book Aco quining libro

It is your pen Imo ang pluma

It is his ink Iya ang tinta

It is not her ruler Dili iya ang regla

It is its feather Iya man ang balhibo

This is our book Atu quining libro

That is your pencil Iño canang lapis

It is their inkstand Ila man ang tintero

It is mine Aco man

This is yours Imo man quini

That is his Iya man cadto

That is hers Iya man cana

It is its Iya man

These are ours Amo man quining mg̃a...

Those are yours Iño man canang mg̃a...

Those are theirs Ila man cadtong mg̃a...

What do you like to drink? Onsa bay iinom mo?

What do you wish to dine? Onsay ipaniodto mo?

I wish to dine fish Maniodto aco unta ug isda

What do you like to eat? Onsay buut mong pagcaon?

I like fruit Mucaon aco unta ug bong̃a

What do you wish to breakfast? Onsa bay ipainit mo?

What do you want to sup? Onsay ipanihapon niño?

I want a chicken Manihapon unta aco ug usa ca piso

What do you say? Onsay guipamulong mo?

I say nothing Uala

What do you mean? Onsay cahologan sa imong pulong?

I mean you are no good Ng̃a dili maayo icao

What do you speak? Onsay guipanagsulti niño?

We speak of your illness Nanagsulti came sa imong saquit

What do you think? Onsay guipanaghuna huna niño?

We think of your trouble Ang casamoc mo maoy guipanaghuna huna namu

How much wine have you? Pilay imong vino?

How much sugar has he? Pila bay iyang azucar?

How much rice has the merchant? Pila ba ang bugas sa magbabaliguia?

How much money has your father? Pila ba ang salapi sa imong atan?

How much beer have you? Pila bay imong cerveza?

How much is your salary? Pila bay imong sohol?

How much is the cost of this hat? Tagpila ba quining calo?

How much do you ask for a hen? Pilay pang̃ayoon mo tung̃ud sa usa ca himung̃a-an?

When I was at home Elizabeth came to speak with me Sa diha pa aco sa balay guianha aco ni Isabel

When I was in the church the dog ate my meal Sa didto aco sa singbahan guican-an aco sa iro sa acong calanon

When I was going to the sea I met your aunt Sa pagadto co sa dagat guihinagbo co ang ia-an mo

When I was visiting Mercedes her father was wounded Igo aco nagduao can Mercedes guisamad-an ang iyang amahan

When I was going to depart I received one letter from Cebu Nadauat co ug usa ca sulat sa Sugbu dayon sa pagguican co

When I was learning the lesson you were playing Igo aco nacatoon sa lesion nanagdula dula camo

When I came here I have not seen any one asking for me Sa acong pagabut dinhi uala maquita co ug bisan quinsa ng̃a nang̃utana tung̃ud canaco

When I arrived in Manila I saw your niece Naquita co ang imong pagumangcon sa pagabut co sa Manila

I shall call at you before I depart from Cebu Sa dili pa aco muguican sa Sugbu muhapit aco usa sa iño

I passed yesterday before your house Cahapon miagui aco sa tung̃ud sa iño

I shall write before Musulat aco usa

I shall be at the market before ten o’clock Muadto aco sa tianggi sa dili pa a las diez

After your coming the boys will not obey me Dili sumugot ang mg̃a bata cutub sa paganhi mo

I will mend the benches of the school after your holidays Sa human na ang vacaciones mo ayohon co ang mg̃a banco sa escuelahan

I asked the owner for the price of the horse after you saw him Sa ubus mo maquita ang cabayo nang̃utana aco sa tagya sa tung̃ud sa bale

My boy is after yours in the school Ang acong bata nagasunud sa imo sa escuelahan

How many horses have you? Pila ba ang imong mg̃a cabayo?

How many dogs have I? Pila ba ang mg̃a iro co?

How many cows has he? Pila ba ang mg̃a vaca nia?

How many children has she? Pilay iyang mg̃a bata?

How many times have you gone to the church? Sa nacapila miadto ca sa singbahan?

How often have you read your lesson? Sa nacapila guibasa mo ang lesion?

How many boys are in the school? Pila ba ang mg̃a bata ng̃a ana-a diha sa escuelahan?

How many dollars do you want to be paid for this house? Pila ca pisus buut ca pabayad tung̃ud niining balay?

I am a bachelor Olitao aco

You are a widower Balo man icao

He is a boy Bata man sia

She is a maid Dalaga man sia

She is a married woman Miño man sia

We are soldiers Mg̃a sundalo man quita

You are beggars Mg̃a paquilimos camo

They are merchants Mg̃a comerciante man sila

Do you want to accompany me? Buut ca ba muuban canaco?

Yes, I will Oo, buut aco

Do you wish to come with me? Buut ca ba mucuyog canaco?

No, I do not Dili, dili aco buut

Can you call at my house? Mahimo ca muari sa amo?

I can Mahimo co

Can you go to Cebu? Macaadto ca ba sa Sugbu?

I cannot Dili aco macaadto

How much money have you? Pila bay imong salapi?

I have a little Diriot da

How much rice has he? Pila ba ang bugas nia?

He has a great deal of it Daghan caayo ang bugas nia

How many bonnets has she? Pila bay iyang mg̃a calo?

She has many of them Daghanan ang mg̃a calo nia

How many chickens have you? Pila ba ang mg̃a piso mo?

I have a few Diriot da

Have you anything to eat? Duna bay imong macaon?

I have nothing Uala acoy bisan onsa

Have you anything to sell? Duna bay imong ibaliguia?

I have something Dunay acong ibaliguia

Have you any wine to drink? May vino ca ba ng̃a iinom?

I have some May vino aco

Have you any money to change? Duna bay imong salapi ng̃a ilisan?

I have not any Uala acoy salapi

Good morning Maayong buntag

Good evening Maayong hapon. Maayong gabi-i

Very well Maayo man

Thank you Diosmagbayad canimo

I am very much obliged to you Diosmagbayad canimo

I am at your service Tomanon co ang imong mg̃a sogo

I thank you for your kindness Nagadiosmagbayad aco canimo tung̃ud sa imong calooy

I give you many thanks for your advice Nagahatag aco canimo sa daghang mg̃a pagdiosmagbayad tung̃ud sa imong sambag

Have you time to dine? Duna bay imong tiempo sa pagpaniodto?

Have you time to study? May tiempo ca ba sa pagestudio?

Have you a mind to learn? Mahagugma ca ba macatoon?

Have you a wish to learn by heart? Mahagugma ca ba sa pagsaolo?

Have you a desire to buy my horse? Mahagugma ca ba mupalit sa acong cabayo?

Have you the intention to work your field? Duna bay imong tuyo sa pagtrabajo sa yuta mo?

Have you the courage to do that? May gahum ca ba sa pagbuhat niana?

Have you the courage to speak to the teacher? Ualay icao ug cataha sa pagsulti sa magtoto-on?

Are you fond of riding? Mahagugma ca mang̃abayo?

Are you fond of driving? Mahagugma ca ba magcarruage?

Is he fond of bathing? Mahagugma sia maligo?

Is he fond of swimming? Mahagugma ba sia lumang̃oy?

Are they fond of fishing? Mahagugma sila magpanagat?

Are they fond of playing? Mahagugma ba sila magdula-dula?

Are you fond of beer? Mahagugma ca ba ug cerveza?

Are you fond of palm-wine? Mahagugma ca ba ug tuba?

Have you to write? Duna bay imong susulaton?

Have you to read? Duna bay imong basahon?

Have you to do? Duna bay imong bubuhaton?

Has he to go? Duna bay iyang adtoon?

I have to work Dunay acong trabajoon

They have not to sell Ualay ibaliguia nila

I have to keep the money Dunay acong bantayan ang salapi

I have to buy some meat May acong paliton ug onod

Do it Buhata

Write it Sulata

Bring it Dad-a

Try it Sulaya

Take it Dauata

Drink it Imna

Eat it Can-a

Taste it Tilaoi

I am rich Salapian man aco

You are poor Macalolooy man icao

He is handsome Matahum man sia

She is ugly Malagsot man sia

It is pretty Maanindut man sia

We are wise Maquinaad manon man quita

You are clever Masinaboton man camo

They are diligent Macuguihonman sila

I am a Spaniard Cachila man aco

I am from Spain Taga España man aco

You are an American Americano man icao

You are from United-States Taga Estados Unidos man icao

She is an American woman Americana man sia

She is a Spanish lady Española man sia

You are a Bisaya Bisaya man icao

You are from Cebu Sugbuanon man icao

Please look for matches Ibolong aco nimo ug sacafuegos

Please buy handkerchiefs for me Ipalit aco nimo ug mg̃a paño

Please get supper for me Ipatigayon aco nimo ug panihapon

Please find a chicken for me Ipang̃ita aco nimo ug usa ca piso

If you please, give me some money Cun maarang sa imong buut, tagai aco unta ug salapi

Advise to me, if you please Sambag-i aco, ug maarang sa pagbuut mo

Please sit down Lingcod ca. Mulingcod ca usa

Please take a cigar Coha-a usa ca tinustus

Do me the favor to write to our friend Isulat aco nimo sa atung higala

Do me the favor to answer to me Basl-i aco unta

Beg the president to bring my letters Ipadala mo sa presidente ang acong mg̃a sulat

Beg the boy to help you Paquitabang ca sa bata

Tell the poor to come back Papaulia ang mg̃a paquilimos

Tell the servant to sweep my room Pasilhigon mo ang sologo-on sa acong cuarto

Send for milk Ipacuha mo ug gatas

Send for the children Ipacoha ang mg̃a bata

Send me your books Ipadala canaco ang mg̃a libro mo

Send me your watch Ipahatod mo canaco ang horasan mo

Order the waiter not to go out Dili pacanaogon mo ang bata bata

Order the children not to make noise Dili mo pacasaba ang mg̃a bata

Order the president to mend the school-houses Paayohon mo ang presidente sa mg̃a escuelahan

Order the pupil to fulfil his duty Patumanon mo ang tinonan sa iyang catungdanan

Order the policemen to seize the thieves Pagapusa ang mg̃a polis sa mg̃a cauatan

Order the scholars to learn their lesson by heart Pasaolohon mo ang mg̃a escuela sa ilang lesion

Can you read? Maalam ca magbasa?

Can you write? Mantigo ca ba musulat?

Can you speak English? Maalam ca ba ug iningles?

Can you speak Bisaya? Mantigo ca sa binisaya?

Do you speak Spanish? Magasulti ca ba ug quinachila?

Do you speak in Spanish? Magquinachila ca ba?

Do you speak English? Magasulti ba icao sa iningles?

Do you speak in English? Magainingles ca ba?

Speak to me in Spanish Quinachila-an aco nimo

Speak to me in English Maginingles ca canaco

Speak to me in Bisaya Magbinisaya ca canaco

Speak to me in Chinese Magininsic ca canaco

Translate this book into Spanish Quinachilaon mo quining libro

Translate this letter into English Ininglison mo quining sulat

Translate this writing into the Bisaya language Binisayaon mo quining sinulat

Translate these papers into the Chinese language Hubaron mo quining mg̃a mantala-an sa pinolong̃an ng̃a insic

I am rich, are you not? Salapian man aco, ug icao?

I have no money, have you? Uala acoy salapi, ug icao duna ba?

I have viand, have you not? May acong sud-an, ug icao?

I am going to the church, are you not? Paing̃on aco sa singbahan, ug icao dili muadto?

I do not read this book, do you? Dili aco magabasa niining libro, ug icao?

I love the child, do you not? Nahagugma aco sa bata, ug icao nahagugma ba usab?

I want to receive your friend, will you not? Buut aco dumauat sa imong amigos, ug icao?

I do not want to learn English, do you want to? Dili aco buut macatoon sa iningles, ug icao buut ba?

Never mind Ualay sapayan

Do not take care of that Ayao ca pagtagad niana

Excuse me Tabe

Not yet Dili pa, uala pa

I do not know Ambut, inay

It is said. They say Cono cono

Yes Oo

No Dili, uala

Do you wish to have your hair cut? Paalot ca ba?

Will you have your dress washed? Pabunac ba icao sa visti?

Do you like to have your hat made? Pabuhat ca ba sa calo?

Will you have your trousers sewed? Patahi ca ba sa imong calsones?

Do you wish to have your money? Pahatag ba icao sa imong salapi?

Do you wish to have your wages? Pasohol ca ba?

Do you wish to get money? Buut ca ba muangcon ug salapi?

Do you wish to get a meal? Buut ca ba mudang̃at ug calanon?

Why do you talk? Ng̃ano guipamulong mo?

Why do you speak? Ng̃ano nagasulti ca?

Why do you laugh? Onsay guicatauan mo?

Why do you cry? Ng̃ano nagatiabao ca?

Why do you fear? Onsay guicahadlucan mo?

Why do you shame? Onsay guicaulauan mo?

Why do you run? Ng̃ano midalagan ca?

Why do you stop? Ng̃ano mihunung ca?

You are a fast man Buang buang man icao

He is a greenhorn Uala siay calibutan

Raymund is full of tricks Tampalasan man si Ramón

The child is always in the way Ang bata nacasamoc guihapon

Theresa is a humbug Tabian caayo si Teresa

Joseph is under the weather Maming̃aon si José

Morris is a crack Si Mauricio culang culang ug madiot

Mr. John is a rascal Bañaga man si D. Juan

What do you want me to do to-day? Onsay buut mo ng̃a bubuhaton co carong adlaua?

What do you want me to do this evening? Onsay ipabuhat mo canaco carong hapon?

I want you to learn the lesson Buut aco ng̃a macatoon ca sa lesion

I want you to go to the market Buut aco ng̃a muadto ca unta sa tianggi

I want you to get the money Buut aco ng̃a idang̃at mo ang salapi

I wish you good morning Buut aco ng̃a hatagan ca unta ug maayong buntag

I wish you to have a bottle of beer Buut aco ng̃a diha unta canimo ug usa ca botella ng̃a cerveza

I want you to fulfil your duty Buut aco ng̃a macatuman ca unta sa imong catungdanan

If you obey your parents, God will reward you Cun mutahod ca unta sa imong mg̃a guinicanan, baslan ca sa Dios

If you do well, the boys will imitate your deeds Cun maayo unta ang imong batasan, ang mg̃a buhat mo ipanalamin sa mg̃a bata

If you are diligent to study your lessons, the teacher shall give you a prize Ug dao magmacugui ca sa pagtoon, taga-an ca sa maestro ug usa ca premio

If your sister is out, come here very soon Cun uala na caha sa balay ang imong igso-on, bumalic ca dinhi sa madali

If you read the Ang Camatuoran, you will know a lot of news Ug magbasa ca sa Ang Camatuoran, macaila ca ug daghan ng̃a mg̃a noticia

If the grandfather is angry, try to amuse him Cun masuco ogaling ang apohan, sulayon mo ang pagling̃ao ling̃ao cania

If the chickens are dear buy none Ug mahal ogaling ang mg̃a piso ayao pagpalita

If your sister is well, why does she not walk? Cun mapiscay ogaling si inday, mano dili sia magasodoy sodoy?

I do not like to be ordered by any one Dili aco pasugo sa bisan quinsa

I do not want to be despised by that cunning fellow Dili aco buut pasipad-an nianang tampalasan

The mother will not be sucked by her child Ang inahan dili pasus-an sa iyang bata

I will not be defeated by that boasting man Dili aco padaog nianang palabilabihon

I will make you the teacher of the town Buhaton co icao ug magtotoon sa longsod

I will compel the boys to go to school Papugson co ang mg̃a bata sa pagescuela

I wish you to become a prudent man Guiting̃uha co ng̃a magbuutan ca unta

I wish Peter to become a catholic Buut aco ng̃a magcatolico unta si Pedro

I am sad because my father is dead Nasubu aco cay guicamatyan aco sa acong tatay

I have not gone because my daughter is sick Uala aco muadto cay guicasaquitan aco sa acong anac

I did not do that because I have been told a lie Uala co buhata cana cay guibacac-an aco

I have no money for my house is burnt Uala acoy salapi cay guicasunugan aco sa balay

I am glad for I have heard many good news Nalipay aco cay guisuguinlan aco ug daghang mg̃a noticia ng̃a maayo

I am angry because my children troubled me Nasuco aco cay guicasamocan aco sa acong mg̃a bata

I do not like to dine because I have been robbed Dili aco laihan maniodto cay guicauatan aco

I do not trust you for I was deceived Dili aco sumalig canimo cay guilimbong̃an aco

He has the headache Masaquit sia sa olo

He has a fever Guihilantan sia

He has a cold Nasip-on sia

I have sore fingers Masaquit ang acong mg̃a todlo

I have sore feet Masaquit ang acong mg̃a ti-il

He has sore throat Masaquit sia sa totonlan

I am very sick Masaquit aco caayo

I am very well Mapiscay aco caayo

What do you feel? Onsay imong guibati?

What makes you so ill? Onsay nacasaquit canimo sa ing̃on?

What is the matter with you? Onsa ba ang saquit mo?

What is your sickness? Onsa bay saquit mo?

How do you feel? Comusta ca?

How are you? Comusta ca?

Why are you so weak? Onsay nacaluya canimo?

Why are you so sick? Ng̃ano masaquit ca sa ing̃on?

Be prudent Magbuutan ca

Be saint Magsantos ca

Be diligent Magmacugui ca

Be kind Magmaloloyon ca

Be not afraid Ayao ca cahadluc

Be not ashamed Di ca maulao

Be not in hurry Ayao pagdalia

Be not molest Ayao pagcasamoca

Let me alone Pasagdi aco

Let him do it Pasagdi sia

Do not take care of that Ayao ca pagtagad niana

Do not meddle in your friend’s business Ayao ca paghilabot sa mg̃a buhaton sa higala mo

Dress yourself Pavisti ca

Wash yourselves Maghilamos camo

Change your clothes Magilis ca

Take the dirty linen Hipusa ang bulunacan

That is my business Caogaling̃on co canang buhat

That is very dear Mahal caayo cana

That is very cheap Barato man caayo cana

That is of no use Ualay pulus cana

That is worthy of reward Tacus ng̃a pagabaslan cana

That is unworthy of remembrance Dili tacus ng̃a hinumduman cana

That house is to let Abang̃an canang balay

That horse is to sell Ibaliguia canang cabayo

How high is your house? Pila ba ang cata-ason sa balay mo?

How deep is the well? Pila ba ang calaodan sa atabay?

How tall is your sister? Pila ang cata-as sa imong igso-on?

How large is the room? Pila ang cadaco sa cuarto?

How wide is the parlor? Pila ba ang calapdon sa salas?

It is five yards wide Lima ca yarda

How thick is the wall? Pila ang cabaga sa cota?

It is ten inches thick Napolo ca punto (pulgada)

How far is it from here to Cebu? Pila ba ang cahalayo cutub dinhi ng̃adto sa Sugbu?

It is not very far Dili man halayo caayot

How many miles is it? Pila ba ca milla?

Ten miles only Napolo da ca milla

How old is your brother? Pila ba ang edad sa igso-on mo?

He is twenty years old Caloha-an ca tuig

I am older than he Magulang aco cania

I am twenty-five years old Caloha-an ug lima ca tuig na ang edad co

Do not let him to come in Ayao ca pagpasulud cania

Do not let him to do that Dili nimo sia pabuhaton niana

Do not permit him to spend the money Ayao ca pagpausic cania sa salapi

Do not permit her to go to the ball Ayao pagtuguti sia sa pagadto sa sayaoan

Do not allow him to gamble Ayao pagtuguti sia sa pagsugal

Do not allow him to drink too much wine Ayao pagpainom cania ug vino sa hinlabihan

Do not consent to be deceived by anybody Ayao pagpalimbong ca sa bisan quinsa

Do never consent to his manners Ayao ca pagoyon sa guihapon sa mg̃a lihoc nia

I was told you will depart Guisuguinlan aco ng̃a gumilican ca

I have heard your father is going to die Guinoticiahan aco ng̃a mamalatay ang imong amahan

They say your son will be married very soon Mamiliño, cono, ang imong anac

It is said that this man is a murderer Mamomono man quining tao, cono

People say that the war is over Natapus na, cono, ang guerra

Somebody says you are a proud man Dunay namulong ng̃a palabilabihon ca

Somebody says that your daughter went not to school Dunay nagsuguilon ng̃a ang anac mo uala muadto sa escuelahan

Some one told to me that the feast of the town will take place on Saturday Guisuguinlan aco ng̃a oña sa Sábado mao ang fiesta sa longsod

How long have you been here? Dugay na ba icao dinhi?

I have been here three months Totolo ca bulan

How long is it since your father arrived? Dugay na ba ng̃a miabut ang tatay mo?

It is not yet long Dili pa dugay

How long is it since you saw him? Pila ca adlao na cutub sa pagquita mo cania?

A week only Usa ca semana da

How long is it since you have lived here? Pilay dugay cutub sa pagpuyo mo dinhi?

Five years ago Dugay na lima ca tuig

At what o’clock will you dine? Onsa ng̃a horas ipaniodto niño?

At twelve o’clock Sa a las doce

At what o’clock will you set out? Onsa ng̃a horas iguican niño?

At half past two Sa a las dos y media

What o’clock is it? Onsa ng̃a horas?

It is ten minutes to five Culang napolo ca minuto para las cinco

What time is it? Onsa ng̃a horas?

It is a quarter to eleven Tres cuartos para las once

Is there any one in the church? Duna bay tao sa singbahan?

There is none Uala

Is there anybody in the house? Duna bay tao sa balay?

There is nobody Uala

Are there many girls in the school? Duna bay daghang mg̃a bata ng̃a babaye sa escuelahan?

There are a few Dunay diriot. Diriot da

Is there any one speaking English? Duna bay macasulti sa iningles?

There are some of them Dunay pila ca booc

Studying the languages is useful Mapulus man ang pagestudio sa mg̃a pinamulong̃an

Playing at cards is no good Dili maayo ang pagbaraja

To love the parents will be always praised Dalayegon guihapon ang paghigugma sa mg̃a guinicanan

To despise the poor is an unworthy action Maoy usa ca buhat ng̃a dili tacus ang pagpasipala sa mg̃a mahang̃ul

Do you wish anything else? Nagating̃uha ca pa ug lain?

I do not wish anything else Dili na aco magating̃uha ug lain

Do you take notice of him? Magtagad ba icao cania?

I do not take notice of him Dili aco magtagad cania

The cat mews Ang iring nagang̃iao

The cow moos Ang vaca nagaing̃a

The horse neighs Ang cabayo nagabuhihi

The sheep bleats Ang carnero nagabahaha

The mouse squeaks Ang balagtoc nagaic-ic

The hen cackles Ang himung̃a-an nagapotac

The cock crows Ang sonoy nagatalaoc

The dove coos Ang salampati nagaagomod

The dog barks Ang iro nagausig

The frog croaks Ang tala tala nagacala cala

The pig grunts Ang babuy nagaioic

The canary warbles Ang canario nagalirog lirog

The bee buzzes Ang putiocan nagahagonghong

The raven croaks Ang oac nagaoac

The kite caws Ang banug nagaticuy

The chickens pip Ang mg̃a piso nagayapyap

The horse trots Ang cabayo nagatrote

The fish swims Ang isda nagalang̃oy

The turtle dives and swims Ang pauican nagasalom ug nagacapay capay

The monkey climbs Ang amo nagadalicatcat

The tortoise creeps Ang ba-o nagacamang

The bird flies Ang langgam nagalupad

The rabbit flees Ang conejo midalagan

The worm crawls Ang olod nagacuyamang

The horse kicks Ang cabayo nagatindac

The cow gores Ang vaca nagasung̃ay

The dog bites Ang iro mama-ac

The cat scratches Ang iring nagacamas

The wasp stings Ang tamboboan nagaicot

The snake bites Ang halas mama-ac

The crab pinches Ang casag nagapang̃ig

The hen pricks Ang manuc nagatoco

The baby smiles Ang bata nagang̃isi ng̃isi

The child weeps Ang bata nagahilac

The boy laughs Ang batang lalaqui micataua

The girl sobs Ang batang babaye nagabacho

The man moans Ang lalaqui nagaagolo

The woman complains Ang babaye nagaagodoy

The maid sighs Ang dalaga nagahupao

The bachelor yawns Ang olitao nagahoyab

Our task is closed Tapus na ang atung buhat

This is finished Human na quini

It is over Tapus na, human na

The war is over Tapus na ang pagpangubat

The wine is out Nahudut na ang vino

My beer is out Guihotdan aco sa cerveza

We are at the end Ania quita sa catapusan

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