Welcome to Your Bisaya Journey!
We're excited to help you learn Bisaya, the beautiful language spoken by over 20 million Filipinos. Let's get started with a few simple words!
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Maayong adlaw!
Good day!
(mah-ah-yong ah-dlaw)
Did you know?
"Maayong adlaw" is one of the most common greetings in the Visayas region and is used throughout the day!
Your First Bisaya Word
Let's see if you remember how to say "Good day" in Bisaya:
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How do you say "Good day" in Bisaya?
Salamat kaayo
Maayong adlaw
Kumusta ka
Ayo-ayo lang
First step on your language journey!
Let's Learn Another Word
Great job! Now let's learn how to say "Thank you" in Bisaya:
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Salamat kaayo!
Thank you very much!
(sah-lah-mat kah-ah-yo)
Fun Fact:
Filipinos are known for their hospitality, and saying "Salamat kaayo" with a smile will instantly win hearts!
Try saying it out loud, then continue:
You're making great progress!
Let's Practice
What does "Salamat kaayo" mean in English?
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Select the correct translation:
Good morning
How are you
Thank you very much
You're welcome
You're becoming a Bisaya speaker!
One More Useful Phrase
Excellent! Let's learn how to ask "How are you?" in Bisaya:
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Kumusta ka?
How are you?
(koo-moos-tah kah)
Interesting Tidbit:
"Kumusta" actually comes from the Spanish phrase "¿Cómo está?" showing the Spanish influence on Filipino languages!
Try saying it out loud, then continue:
Almost there! Just one more step!
Let's Practice
What does "Kumusta ka?" mean in English?
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Select the correct translation:
Good morning
Thank you
How are you
Goodbye
Final question - you're doing amazing!
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Maayong adlaw! You did it!
Congratulations! You've learned your first Bisaya phrases.
Salamat kaayo
Thank you very much
Ready to learn more Bisaya words and phrases?