Language/Cebuano/Vocabulary/Family
Hi Cebuano learners! đ
In this lesson, we'll be discussing the different family members in Cebuano language. Family values are important in Filipino culture and it is important to know these words to better communicate with locals. We will also provide you some cultural information and fun facts about Filipino culture. Don't forget to practice your Cebuano with others, find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Basic Terms[edit | edit source]
Here are some of the most basic family terms that you need to know in Cebuano.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| papa | Pa-pa | Father/Dad |
| mama | Ma-ma | Mother/Mom |
| anak | A-nak | Child |
| kapatid | Ka-pa-tid | Sibling |
| lolo/ito | Lo-lo/i-to | Grandfather |
| lola/nanay | Lo-la/na-nay | Grandmother |
| apo | A-po | Grandchild |
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
It is a common tradition for Filipinos to live in extended families, usually with grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins in the same house. This is known as "bahay kubo," which means nipa house. It is a symbol of Filipino hospitality and closeness to family members.
Fun Fact[edit | edit source]
In the Philippines, âamponâ is a word that means "adopted." It originates from a very old practice of fostering family relationships.
Immediate and Extended Family[edit | edit source]
In this section, we will be discussing the different members of an immediate family and the different members of an extended family.
Immediate Family[edit | edit source]
The immediate family consists of the people who are closest to you, those who are related to you by blood or by marriage.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| asawa | A-sa-wa | Spouse |
| anak | A-nak | Child |
| kapatid | Ka-pa-tid | Sibling |
| magulang | Ma-gu-lang | Parent |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Unsay ngalan sa imong asawa? (What is the name of your spouse?)
- Person 2: Si John ang akong bana. (My husband's name is John.)
- Person 1: Pila man ka kaanak imong magulang? (How many children does your parent have?)
- Person 2: Upat mi ka mag-una. (We are four siblings.)
- Person 1: Asa dapita ang pinakaekonomiya sa inyong pamilya? (Who is the breadwinner in your family?)
- Person 2: Si papa kay amo ang nagapapangan. (My father is the one who provides for the family.)
Extended Family[edit | edit source]
Filipinos have a strong sense of extended family. They consider their cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles as their immediate family as well.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| pinsan | Pin-san | Cousin |
| hipag/bayaw | Hi-pag/ba-yaw | Sister/Brother In-law |
| tiyo | Ti-yo | Uncle |
| tiya | Ti-ya | Aunt |
| silingan | Si-ling-gan | Neighbor (considered as family) |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Asa dapit sa kalibutan ang mga kaapuhan sa imong pamilya? (Where are your grandparents from?)
- Person 2: Sila kay taga-Palawan. (They are from Palawan.)
- Person 1: Kinsay imong suod nga pinsan? (Who is your closest cousin?)
- Person 2: Si Roselyn kay gitamyo among pag-umangkon. (Roselyn is our closest cousin as we were raised together.)
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
Bayanihan, or communal unity, is a traditional practice in the Philippines where people work together as a community to achieve a common goal. This is often seen in times of moving houses, building houses or farming, where neighbors come together and help each other out.
Fun Fact[edit | edit source]
The Philippines has one of the largest volumes of text messages sent per day in the world! Filipinos send text messages to say hello, greet people happy birthday, holidays, and other important events.
Family size[edit | edit source]
In this section, we will learn how to describe how big a family is, in Cebuano language.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| usa | Us-sa | One |
| duha | Du-ha | Two |
| tulo | Tu-lo | Three |
| upat | U-pat | Four |
| lima | Li-ma | Five |
| unum | U-num | Six |
| pito | Pi-to | Seven |
| walo | Wa-lo | Eight |
| siyam | Si-yam | Nine |
| napulo | Napu-lo | Ten |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Pila man kamo ka mag-ulang sa inyong pamilya? (How many siblings do you have?)
- Person 2: Upat kami ka mag-una. (We are four siblings.)
- Person 1: Unsay pinakadaghan ug kabataan nga naduol nimong pag-umangkon? (How many nieces / nephews do you have?)
- Person 2: Napulo ka kabataan. (I have ten nieces / nephews)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, you have learned the different family members in Cebuano, how to describe the size of the family, cultural information and fun facts about Filipino culture. Keep on learning new Vocabulary words by using different resources online. Donât be shy to practice speaking Cebuano with the locals. To improve your Cebuano proficiency, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Cebuano language - Wikipedia
- Cebuano Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
- Cebuano Vocabulary: Mga Sakop sa Banay (Members of the Family)
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