Language/Cebuano/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Cebuano learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some important words that will help you increase your vocabulary when talking about fruits in Cebuano. Feel free to add more fruits to the list and share them with us in the comments section below.
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Fruits[edit | edit source]
Fruits are a great source of vitamins and minerals that help our bodies stay healthy. Cebuano has many words for fruits, and in this section, we will learn some of the most common ones.
Names of Fruits in Cebuano[edit | edit source]
Here are some of the most common fruits in Cebuano:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| abukay | a-BOO-kay | coconut |
| ahos | a-HOS | garlic |
| alimasag | a-lee-ma-SAG | crab |
| ampalaya | am-pa-LA-ya | bitter-melon |
| ananas | a-NA-nas | pineapple |
| apulid | a-PU-lid | persimmon |
| atis | a-TIS | sweetsop |
| ava | a-VA | avocado |
| baang | BA-ang | betel nut |
| balimbing | ba-LIM-bing | starfruit |
| bananas | ba-NA-nas | banana |
| batuan | ba-TU-an | batuan |
| bayabas | ba-YA-bas | guava |
| biko | bee-KO | sticky rice cake |
| buwahan | boo-WA-han | orchard |
| caimito | kai-MEE-toh | star apple |
| calamansi | ka-la-MAN-see | calamansi |
| chico | CHEE-ko | chico |
| duhat | DU-hat | Java plum |
| dalandan | da-LAN-dan | orange |
| duri-an | DOO-ree-ahn | durian |
| granada | gra-NA-da | pomegranate |
| hagimit | ha-GI-mit | raspberry |
| hindi | hin-DI | jew's mallow |
| kahel | ka-HEL | orange |
| kalabasa | ka-la-BA-sa | squash |
| kalabera | ka-la-BA-ra | carabao mango |
| kalamiyas | ka-la-MEE-yas | tamarind |
| kalanggaman | ka-lan-GA-man | jackfruit |
| kamatis | ka-MA-tis | tomato |
| kamote | ka-MO-te | sweet potato |
| kanas | ka-NAS | breadfruit |
| kan-at | ka-NAT | sugar cane |
| kasoy | ka-SOY | cashew |
| katmon | KAT-mon | monkeypod fruit |
| katuray | ka-tu-RAY | sautéed flowers of a plant |
| kayam | ka-YAM | papaya |
| kundol | KUN-dol | winter melon |
| lanzones | lan-ZO-nes | lanzones |
| lemonsito | LEM-on-see-toh | lemon-like fruit |
| lubi | loo-BEE | coconut |
| lukban | look-BAN | breadfruit |
| mabolo | ma-BO-lo | velvet apple |
| maga | ma-GA | kidney bean |
| maja blanca | ma-HA BLAN-ka | coconut pudding |
| mamonsil | ma-MON-sil | calamondin |
| mangga | MANG-ga | mango |
| mansanas | man-SA-nas | apple |
| mapunaw | ma-pu-NAW | carambola |
| marang | ma-RANG | marang fruit |
| molave | mo-LA-ve | wood apple |
| nangka | NANG-ka | jackfruit |
| naranha | na-RAN-ha | orange |
| oranges | O-RAN-jas | orange |
| pakwan | PAK-wan | watermelon |
| papaya | pa-PA-ya | papaya |
| peanuts | PEE-nats | peanuts |
| peras | PE-ras | pear |
| pinya | PIN-ya | pineapple |
| pomelos | PO-me-los | pomelos |
| radyas | rad-YAS | radish |
| saging | sa-GING | banana |
| santol | san-TOL | santol |
| seigwa | say-GWAH | shiitake mushroom |
| sili | see-LEE | chili pepper |
| sinsal | sin-SAL | longan |
| sitaw | si-TAW | stringbean |
| suha | SOO-ha | pomelo |
| surban | soor-ban | sapodilla |
| tabun-ug | ta-bun-ug | blackberry |
| talong | ta-LONG | eggplant |
| tambis | tam-BIS | mombin fruit |
| tamarin | ta-ma-RIN | tamarind |
| tangkae | TANG-kae | watercress |
| tarragon | TAR-ra-gon | tarragon |
| tibuok | ti-BU-ok | candy consumed during the Holy Week |
| tomatoes | to-MA-toes | tomatoes |
| tuba | tu-BA | coconut wine |
| ubas | U-bas | grapes |
| uganon | ug-a-NON | chayote |
| ugui | u-GUI | Chinese fruit |
| uhan | OU-han | taro |
| uki | OO-kee | turnip |
| ungoy | oon-GOY | monkey plum |
| upis | OO-pis | starfruit |
| usa ka gut-om | O-sa ka gu-TOM | a hunger |
| uyap | U-yap | honey |
| uya | U-ya | radish |
| yambo | YAM-bo | green bean |
| yantok | YAN-tok | bamboo shoots |
| yantuk | yan-TUK | bamboo shoots |
| yellow watermelon | YE-low wa-TER-me-lon | yellow watermelon |
| yogurt | YO-gurt | yogurt |
| zapoteng puti | za-po-TENG pu-TI | white sapote |
Examples[edit | edit source]
Here are some examples of fruits used in sentences. Let's pretend you are at a fruit stand and want to order some fruits:
- Vendor: Tagpila ang humay, ginamos, ug mga prutas? (How much for rice, salted fish, and some fruits?)
- You: Gusto ko og apulid, balimbing, ug pinya. (I want persimmon, star fruit, and pineapple.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we learned some important words for fruits in Cebuano. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be afraid to use what you've learned. To improve your Cebuano Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Cebuano Vocabulary - Fruits
- Cebuano Words – Fruits – Read Filipino
- Cebuano language learning games for beginners
Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: How to Say Hello and Greetings & Animals.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- Drinks
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