Boholano is a dialect of the language Cebuano which is spoken in Bohol. it is spoken in southern Philippines.
Pronunciation guide
Boholano has the same pronunciation as Tagalog.
Basics
- Hello.
- Halo . ( )
- Hello. (informal)
- . ( )
- How are you?
- ? (Kumusta ka ?)
- Fine, thank you.
- . (Maayo, Salamat po/ho )
- What is your name?
- ? (Unsay imong ngan?, unsay ngan mo)
- My name is ______ .
- ______ . (Aho si _____ .)
- Nice to meet you.
- . ( )
- Please.
- . ( )
- Thank you.
- . ( )
- You're welcome.
- . ( )
- Yes.
- . (Oo )
- No.
- . (Di )
- Excuse me. (getting attention)
- . ( )
- Excuse me. (begging pardon)
- . ( )
- I'm sorry.
- . (pasayloa ko )
- Goodbye
- ngari nami . ( )
- Goodbye (informal)
- Babay . ( )
- I can't speak I can't speak [well].
- [ ]. ( [ ])
- Do you speak English?
- ? ( ?)
- Is there someone here who speaks English?
- ? ( ?)
- Help!
- Tabang ! (Tah bahng !)
- Look out!
- Pangbantay ! ( !)
- Good morning.
- Maayong buntag . (Mah ai yong boon tahg )
- Good evening.
- Maayong gabii . (gah bee ee )
- Good night.
- Maayong gabii . ( )
- Good night (to sleep)
- . ( )
- I don't understand.
- Dili ho makasabot . ( )
- Where is the toilet?
- Asa dapit ang kasilyas ? ( ?)
Problems
Numbers
- 1 usa
- 2 duha
- 3 tulo
- 4 upat
- 5 lima
- 6 unum
- 7 pito
- 8 walo
- 9 siyam
- 10 napulo
- 10 onwards are the same as Cebuano, but you may use English or Spanish
Time
Clock time
Duration
Days
Months
Writing time and date
Colors
- Blue= asul
- Balck= itum
- Red= pula
- Yellow= dalag
===Transportation===;Car= kotse (ko che)
Bus and train
Directions
Taxi
- Hoy! ( Hoi!)
Lodging
Money
- Peso= Piso (peeso)
- Dollar= Dolyar (doll yar)
Eating
Bars
Shopping
Driving
Authority