Sibugna!

Sa una, katong gagmay pa mi – Surigao

Nangutana si Nanay.

Nanay: “Bing, unsay imo gusto kan-on?”

Bingot: “PIRINITO nga isda, Nay!”


Nadunggan ni neelia

Esmyuski!

One of the copywriters from Cebu’s leading ad agency was tasked to translate everyday phrases into Visayan. Submitting her work, the list went like this:

English: Good Morning

Cebuano: Maayong Buntag
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English: Good Afternoon

Cebuano: Maayong Hapon
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English: Excuse me

Cebuano: Ekskyus mi, Bai


Nakit-an ni Jules

Complete Uniform

R.O.T.C. formation, University of San Carlos Talamban Campus soccer field, circa 1996.

Lieutenant: Be snappy, cadets! Tiger look! Pocket your smiles! And wear your head gear from head to foot!

Himantayon: A True Story

chronicles the limits of our humanity -- in pure, unadulterated Cebuano. We don't mean to eavesdrop, but some people are just too darned loud. Bato-bato sa langit, ang maigo, ayaw'g ka-panic!

Avdertise at Himantayon.com