Hot Springs & Baths

1. Asa ang hot spring / public bath?

   Where is the hot spring / public bath?

   Usage

   Basic phrase to find a hot spring or public bath

   Grammar Note

   The Philippines has many hot springs; the English term "hot spring" is widely used

2. Unsay oras ang paligoan?

   What are the bathing hours?

   Usage

   Used to check the bathing hours at a facility

   Grammar Note

   "Paligoan" refers to "bathing" or "place for bathing" in Cebuano

3. Gitugotan ba ang mga tawo nga adunay tattoo?

   Are people with tattoos allowed?

   Usage

   Used to ask if guests with tattoos are permitted

   Grammar Note

   "Gi-…-an" forms a patient-focus verb. "Gitugotan" means "was allowed/permitted"

4. Magkauban ba ang mga babaye ug lalaki o bulag?

   Are the baths mixed-gender or separated?

   Usage

   Used to check if baths are mixed or gender-separated

   Grammar Note

   "Ba" is a question particle that forms yes/no questions. "Magkauban" is built from "uban" (companion, together) and describes mixed-gender bathing

5. Aduna ba moy pribadong bath room?

   Is there a private bath / room available?

   Usage

   Used to ask if a private bathing room is available

   Grammar Note

   "Pribado" is from Spanish "privado" (private)

6. Unsa ang temperatura sa tubig?

   What is the water temperature?

   Usage

   Used to check the water temperature

   Grammar Note

   "Temperatura" is from Spanish "temperatura" (temperature)

7. Gihatag ba o abangan ang mga tuwalya?

   Are towels provided or available to rent?

   Usage

   Used to check if towels are provided or rentable

   Grammar Note

   "Tuwalya" is from Spanish "toalla" (towel)

8. Asa ko maligo una sa pagsulod sa bath?

   Where should I wash before entering the bath?

   Usage

   Used to ask where to rinse before entering the bath

   Grammar Note

   "Una sa pagsulod" means "before entering"

9. Unsa ang kalainan sa sulod ug gawas nga pool?

   What are the differences between the indoor and outdoor pools?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the differences between indoor and outdoor baths

   Grammar Note

   "Kalainan" is a noun meaning "difference," derived from "lain" (different)

10. Mainit kaayo ang tubig. Aduna bay mas bugnaw nga pool?

    The water is very hot — is there a cooler pool?

    Usage

    Used to ask about a cooler pool when the water is too hot

    Grammar Note

    "Mas" forms comparatives "more/more than"

11. Unsa ang mga mineral sa spring?

    What minerals are in this spring?

    Usage

    Used to ask about the mineral content of a spring

    Grammar Note

    English terms "mineral" and "spring" are used directly as technical vocabulary

12. Unsaon paggamit sa locker?

    How do I use the locker?

    Usage

    Used to ask how to use the locker

    Grammar Note

    "Unsaon" asks "how to do" something — the Cebuano "how" for method

13. Palihug ayaw pagdala ug cellphone o kamera sa sulod.

    Please don't bring your phone or camera inside

    Usage

    Used to inform guests about the no-phone/camera rule

    Grammar Note

    "Ayaw" is a negative imperative "don't/please don't"

14. Unsa ka dugay nga dapat maligo sa tubig?

    How long should I soak?

    Usage

    Used to ask how long to soak in the hot spring

    Grammar Note

    "Dapat" expresses obligation or recommendation "should/must"

15. Pila ang bayad sa pagsulod?

    What is the entry fee?

    Usage

    Used to ask the entry fee for a hot spring or public bath

    Grammar Note

    "Bayad" is the Cebuano word for "payment/fee/wage"

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