Unsa na ang oras?
What time is it?
Usage
The most basic phrase for asking the time
Grammar Note
"Oras" is borrowed from Spanish "hora" meaning "hour/time"
Unsang adlaw karon?
What day of the week is it?
Usage
Used to check what day of the week it is
Grammar Note
Cebuano weekday names are of Spanish origin (Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, etc.)
Karon / Ugma / Kagahapon
Today / Tomorrow / Yesterday
Usage
Basic date vocabulary for everyday use
Grammar Note
"Ka-" in "kagahapon" marks past time reference
Karong semana / Sunod nga semana / Miaging semana
This week / Next week / Last week
Usage
Week expressions used for schedule discussions
Grammar Note
"Semana" is borrowed from Spanish "semana" (week)
Sa buntag / hapon / gabii / kagabhion
In the morning / afternoon / evening / at night
Usage
Basic vocabulary for times of day
Grammar Note
"Sa" is a preposition indicating location or time "at/in/on"
Unsang petsa karon?
What is today's date?
Usage
Used to ask today's date
Grammar Note
"Petsa" is from Spanish "fecha" (date)
Unsang oras mag-abli / magsira?
At what time does it open / close?
Usage
Used to check opening and closing times
Grammar Note
"Mag-" creates actor-focus future verb forms
Pila ka dugay ang byahe paadto didto?
How long will it take to get there?
Usage
Used to ask about travel time to a destination
Grammar Note
"Pila ka dugay" asks about duration "how long/how much time"
Magkita ta alas tres sa hapon.
Let's meet at 3 pm
Usage
Used to set a meeting time
Grammar Note
"Alas tres" comes from Spanish "a las tres" (at three). Spanish time expressions are widely used
Alas dos ug tunga / kinse para las sinko
Half past two / Quarter to five
Usage
Used to express specific times
Grammar Note
Time expressions are all of Spanish origin (alas, para las, media, etc.)
Bukas ba sila sa weekend?
Is it open on weekends?
Usage
Used to check if a place is open on weekends
Grammar Note
"Bukas" means "open" (tomorrow is "ugma" in Cebuano; Tagalog "bukas" is also used for "tomorrow")
Sayo kaayo / ulahi na kaayo.
It's too early / too late
Usage
Used to express that the time is too early or too late
Grammar Note
"Kaayo" is an intensifier "very/too" in Cebuano
Unsang bulan karon?
What month is it?
Usage
Used to check what month it is
Grammar Note
"Bulan" means both "month" and "moon" in Cebuano
Kanus-a magsugod / matapos?
When does it start / end?
Usage
Used to ask when something starts or ends
Grammar Note
"Kanus-a" is the Cebuano interrogative "when"
Gusto kong mag-appointment para sa [petsa/oras].
I'd like to make an appointment for [date/time]
Usage
Used to make an appointment for a specific date or time
Grammar Note
"Mag-" prefix verbalizes an English noun; code-switching with English is common in Cebuano
Usa ka adlaw
One day
Usage
Word for a duration of "one day"
Tunga sa adlaw
Half a day
Usage
Word for a half-day duration
Usa ka semana
One week
Usage
Word for a one-week duration
Usa ka bulan
One month
Usage
Word for a one-month duration
Usa ka tuig
One year
Usage
Word for a one-year duration
Lunes
Monday
Usage
Word for the day "Monday"
Martes
Tuesday
Usage
Word for the day "Tuesday"
Miyerkules
Wednesday
Usage
Word for the day "Wednesday"
Huwebes
Thursday
Usage
Word for the day "Thursday"
Byernes
Friday
Usage
Word for the day "Friday"
Sabado
Saturday
Usage
Word for the day "Saturday"
Domingo
Sunday
Usage
Word for the day "Sunday"
Karong adlawa
Today
Usage
Word to point at and say "today"
Ugma
Tomorrow
Usage
Word to point at and say "tomorrow"
Kagahapon
Yesterday
Usage
Word to point at and say "yesterday"
Karon
Now
Usage
Word for "right now"
Unya
Later
Usage
Word for "later"
Usa ka oras
One hour
Usage
Word for a duration of "one hour"
Duha ka oras
Two hours
Usage
Word for a duration of "two hours"
Traynta minutos
Thirty minutes
Usage
Word for a duration of "thirty minutes"
Buntag
Morning
Usage
Word for the time of day "morning"
Udto
Midday
Usage
Word for the time of day "midday"
Gabii
Night
Usage
Word for the time of day "night"
Tungang gabii
Late night
Usage
Word for the time of day "late night"
Matag adlaw
Every day
Usage
Word for the frequency "every day"
Matag semana
Every week
Usage
Word for the frequency "every week"
Matag bulan
Every month
Usage
Word for the frequency "every month"
Karong semana
This week
Usage
Word for "this week" on its own
Sunod nga semana
Next week
Usage
Word for "next week" on its own
Miaging semana
Last week
Usage
Word for "last week" on its own
Weekend
Usage
Word for "weekend"
Enero
January
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
Pebrero
February
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
Marso
March
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
Abril
April
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
Mayo
May
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
Hunyo
June
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
Hulyo
July
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
Agosto
August
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
Septyembre
September
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
Oktubre
October
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
Nobyembre
November
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
Disyembre
December
Usage
Point at this to give or confirm a date for a booking or a ticket
More Cebuano phrases
- Basic Words
- Basic Nouns
- Basic Verbs
- Adjectives
- Question Words
- Greetings
- Food & Drinks
- Transportation
- Shopping
- Numbers
- Hotel
- Emergency
- Sightseeing
- Flirting
- Nightlife
- Massage & Spa
- Compliments
- Contacts & SNS
- Beach & Activities
- Places & Areas
- Useful Phrases
- Airport & Customs
- Weather & Climate
- Pharmacy & Health
- Directions
- Money & Exchange
- Health & Hospital
- Internet & WiFi
- Nature & Outdoors
- Religion & Temples
- Café & Drinks
- Schedule & Booking
- Culture & Etiquette
- Traveling with Kids
- Sports & Activities
- Public Transport
- Accommodation
- Banking & ATM
- Visa & Immigration
- Business & Work
- School & Education
- Cooking & Markets
- Music & Entertainment
- Art & Museums
- Festivals & Events
- Photography
- Laundry
- Post Office
- Language Learning
- Dating & Romance
- Dating Apps
- Volunteering
- Accessibility
- Sustainability & Eco
- Fruits
- Colors
- Dietary & Allergies
- Markets & Souvenirs
- Wine & Spirits
- Car Rental & Driving
- Hiking & Trekking
- Diving & Water Sports
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Yoga & Wellness
- Casino & Gambling
- Beauty & Grooming
- Remote Work
- Fashion & Clothing
- Convenience Store
- Martial Arts
- Signs
- Body Parts
- Animals
- Vehicles
- Electronics
- Feelings
- Slang
- Local Dishes
- Local Drinks
- Indulgences