Bisaya

ka day?
The Visayan Region
VII
 Central Visayas (Cebuano: Tunga-tungang Kabisay-an) is a region of the Philippines,
numerically designated as Region VII. It consists of four provinces (Cebu, Bohol,
Negros Oriental, and Siquijor) and three highly urbanized cities (Cebu City, Lapu-
Lapu, and Mandaue). Major islands are the eponymous Cebu, Bohol, and Siquijor,
together with the eastern part of Negros. The regional center and largest city is Cebu
City. The region is dominated by the native speakers of four Visayan languages:
Cebuano, Bantayanon, Boholano, and Porohanon.
 Cebuano
also often referred to informally by most of
its speakers simply as Bisaya (English
translation: "Visayan", not to be confused
with other Visayan languages), is an
Austronesian language spoken in southern
Philippines, namely in Central
Visayas,western parts of Eastern Visayas
and on majority of Mindanao. It is spoken
primarily by various Visayan ethnolinguistic
groups who are native to those areas,
mainly the Cebuanos
English Bisaya / Sinugbuanon (Cebuano)

Maayong pag-abot
Welcome
Malipayong pag-abot
Hello
Hello (General greeting) Hoy
Uy

Kumusta man ka?

How are you? Kumusta ka? (inf)
Unsa inyong kahimtang?
Maayo man
Reply to 'How are you?'
Maayo man ko
Long time no see Dugayng panahon wala ta nagkita
Unsa imong ngalan? (frm)
Kinsay inyong ngalan? (frm)
What's your name?
Kinsay imong ngalan? (inf)
Unsa'y ngalan nimo? (inf)
 Ang akong ngalan kay ... (frm)
My name is ... Ang ngalan nako kay ...
... akong ngalan
Taga-asa ka?
Taga-diin ka?
Taga dis-a ka?
Where are you from?
Taga-aha ka?
Asa ka gikan? (inf)
Asa kamo gikan? (frm)
I'm from ... Taga ... ko
Nalipay ko nga nakaila ko nimo
Malipayon ko nga nakaila ko nimo
Pleased to meet you
Nalipay ko nga nailhan tika
Malipayon ko nga nailhan tika
The Bantayanon language is the regional language
of the Bantayan islands in the Philippines. It is a
part of the Bisayan language family and is closely
related to Hiligaynon (Ilonngo). There are three
dialects of Bantayanon, based in the three
municipalities that comprise the island group:
Binantayanun (in Bantayan), Linawisanun (in
Madridejos), and Sinantapihanun (in Santa Fe)
Bantayanon
 Boholano (Cebuano: Binol-anon) is a
variant of the Cebuano language
spoken in the island province of Bohol
in the Visayas and a major portion of
Southern Leyte, as well as parts of
Mindanao, particularly in Northern
Mindanao and Caraga Region. It is
sometimes erroneously described as a
separate language even though Binol-
anon originated as a dialect
continuum of the Cebuano language.

Boholano
Porohanon
Porohanon is a regional Bisayan
language spoken in the Camotes
Islands in the province of Cebu in
the Philippines. Its closest
relatives are Hiligaynon, Capiznon
and Masbateño and is barely
intelligible with Cebuano though
it shares 87% of its vocabulary
with it.
 CULTURE,
CUSTOMS, AND
TRADITIONS
 Things to know…
The Visayan is happy- go-lucky and
is more interested in the here and
now than in the past or the future.
The Visayan is
adventurous, independent
and loves to go place. He
will be ready to leave his
home in search of
adventure.
Teodoro A. Agoncillo also
describes the Visayan as a
hedonist. His guiding principle
in life is to drink and be merry
for tomorrow he dies.
The Visayan is a music
lover. His musical
The Ilongos, Cebuano, instrument and his songs
are sufficient to drive all
Warays, and Magahats are
his sorrows away.
a few of the ethic groups
that inhabit the Visayan
community.
 CEBU QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH

Venus
Cebu island, central Philippines. It is the center of Visayan-Cebuano culture and
has preserved a strong Spanish tradition in its cultural life. Attracted by the
island's focal position, the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan landed there
and converted the ruler and chiefs to Christianity. He later was killed on nearby
Mactan Island. There are numerous relics of the event in Cebu City.
Roman Catholicism
Famous Festivals
 Famous Festivals

Sinulog sa Jimajalud of
Dumaguete (Negros Oriental)

Sandugo festival of Bohol

Dilaab festival of Siquijor

 FAMOUS
LITERATURES, ART,
MUSIC, OR
DANCES
Famous Art
Dili Magmakuli
Kuya, kahi
Ug wa ko m
sa pagpak
Kay kahiba
Kahibawo
mga mata

Sa akong p
makapang
Ang akong
laraw,
Apan ang
kasingkasi
Magpitik-p
panan-aw.

Usahay ma
Mora kog m
Magdamgu
Hayan tak
 Ikaw ang bahandi
Dugay ko nang
gihandum
Ikaw ang bituon
Sa ngit ngit kong
baybayon

Ikaw lang akong

Akong higugmaon
Ikaw lang ako

Ako matinud-anon

Ikaw akong hangin

Ikaw akong ulan

Ikaw akong langit

Ug ang akong
kalibutan

Ikaw lang akong

akong higugmaon
Desktop Ikaw lang ako
software Ako matinud-anon
Ikaw akong gahapon
Ikaw akong karon
Ikaw akong kanunay
Pulong ko tinud-
anay
Kasing-kasing
paminawa
 3 MAIN
PRODUCTS
Kalamay
(from bohol)
Dried
Mangoes
(from cebu)
Cebu’s Lechon
Mabuhay!