Friday, October 14, 2011

Meeting an Old Friend in Visayan Conversation

This is the common conversation between you and your friend you haven't seen for awhile. The person you may be speaking to is your high school crush, close friend, classmate or a previous co-worker.

Ui! Kumusta naman ka? - how are you?


Hain ka naman nagpuyo karon? - where do you live now?


Nagtrabaho na ka? Asa pud dapit? - What's keeping you busy? Are you currently working?

Kanus-a gani ta iwit nagkita? When was the last time we've seen each other?

Minyo na ka no? - Are you married?

Kinsa imong naminyuan? - Who you got married to?

Pila napud kabuok imong mga anak? How many kids you have?
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Naa nakay uyab? Are you in a relationship now?

Ay naa pa diay koy paglaum nimo. (laugh) - Ow! that's good I still have my chance with you.

Kanus-a man ka naay libre na oras? -May I know when are you free?

Ilaag sad ko diri ba. Dili pa man gud ko kaayo sweto aning lugara. Maayo man ka taga-diri ka man. - If you don't mind you can accompany me since you're familiar with this place.

Ugma hapiton ta ka sa inyong balay ha? - Tomorrow I'll fetch you from your house.

Tudlui ko hain dapit inyoha aron hapiton taka. - By the way, tell me what's your address.

Ayaw nalang gud kaulaw duol ra man diay sa akong gipuy-an. - Please don't be shy. Anyway, your place is not that far from my place.

Hala sige magkita nalang ta ugma. - Alright then I'll see you tomorrow.

2 comments:

  1. Same dialect lang ba sa cebuano to?

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    1. yes same dialect. Cebuano, Bisaya and Visayan Language are the same.

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