Cebuano Nouns and Family Terms

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Which term refers to a young woman in Cebuano?

Manong

Inday (correct)

Dudong

Bay

What is the correct English translation for the title 'Doktor'?

Miss

Mr.

Father

Dr. (correct)

Which Cebuano title corresponds to 'Mrs.'?

Doktor

Senyor

Ginuo

Ginang (correct)

In the context of personal nouns, what does 'Manong' signify?

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Which of the following is a term for 'old woman' in Cebuano?

Manang Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Miadto si Dudong sa tindahan' translate to in English?

Dudong goes to the store. Signup and view all the answers

What type of nouns are 'Bay' and 'Inday' categorized as?

Common personal nouns Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly defines impersonal nouns?

They refer to places or things. Signup and view all the answers

In a Cebuano word composed of duplicate subunits, where does the primary accent occur?

On the second occurrence of the subunit Signup and view all the answers

Which accent pattern indicates there is no glottal stop on the final vowel?

malumay Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'tuo’' (accent on the 2nd syllable) mean in Cebuano?

right Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words contains a glottal stop?

dako Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a Cebuano word that ends with the vowel 'o'?

It typically contains a glottal stop. Signup and view all the answers

Which morphological process is primarily used in Cebuano language?

Euphony Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by a hyphen in certain Cebuano words?

An internal pause Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the difference between 'wa’la' and 'wala’'?

'wa’la' means to become lost, while 'wala’' can mean left or none depending on syllable emphasis. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of verbs discusses their forms in relation to the subject's perspective?

Voice Signup and view all the answers

Which type of statement involves the direct presentation of information without negation?

Affirmative Equational Statements Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of section 16.7 in relation to verbs?

Infinitives Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements represents a negative structure in active voice?

Negative Active Voice Statements Signup and view all the answers

Which section covers the construction of questions in the active voice?

16.8.4 Simple Questions Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'mood' primarily refer to in the context of verbs?

The attitude of the speaker towards the action Signup and view all the answers

Which statement would accurately represent an affirmative command structure?

Affirmative Active Voice Commands Signup and view all the answers

Which section would you reference for learning about the conjugation of verbs?

16.5 Conjugation Table Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the standard actions of a verb without alteration?

Infinitives Signup and view all the answers

What classification does Cebuano belong to in the Austronesian language family?

Central Philippine Signup and view all the answers

Which region is NOT identified as predominantly Cebuano-speaking?

Luzon Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Cebuano language education, what does the notation (ka)nimo signify?

That ka is optional. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the document authored by Tom Marking?

To assist individuals in learning the Cebuano language. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'phoneme' refer to in the context of language?

The basic speech sound of a language. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a noted feature of the Cebuano study notes?

Using Latin script to represent Cebuano sounds. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly identifies a characteristic of the Cebuano language?

It belongs to the Austronesian language family. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Reciprocal Commands' refer to in relation to Cebuano grammar?

Commands that involve mutual actions between subjects. Signup and view all the answers

Which Cebuano noun refers to a person who manages?

magdudumala Signup and view all the answers

What is the English translation of the Cebuano noun 'mga bisti'?

clothes Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe a female singer in Cebuano?

magaawit Signup and view all the answers

Which noun translates to 'farmer' in English?

maguuma Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Cebuano noun 'ugangang lalaki'?

father-in-law Signup and view all the answers

In Cebuano, what does 'kamot' refer to?

hand Signup and view all the answers

Which noun means 'reporter' in Cebuano?

magbabalita Signup and view all the answers

What does 'magsusulat' mean in Cebuano?

author Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following translates to 'spine' in English?

dugukan Signup and view all the answers

What is the English equivalent of 'ugangat nga babaye'?

mother-in-law Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sagbot' mean in Cebuano?

grass Signup and view all the answers

Which Cebuano noun refers to 'sugarcane'?

tubo Signup and view all the answers

Which of these items is associated with 'banyo' in Cebuano?

bathroom Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Cebuano term 'piya'?

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Study Notes

Cebuano Nouns

Cebuano noun forms are created by adding a prefix to the root word.
The prefix mag indicates an agent or someone who performs the action.
The prefix man indicates an agent or someone who performs the action, but also implies a profession or trade.

Family Terms

Many Cebuano family terms have distinct words for male and female relatives.
Igsuong means sibling, while igsoong babaye specifically means sister.
Kinugos is a godchild, while kinugos nga babaye is a goddaughter.
Ugangang lalaki is a father-in-law, and ugangang babaye is a mother-in-law.

Parts of the Body

Cebuano has many specific terms for different parts of the body.
Some terms have multiple words for the same body part, like dila and pinulungan, both meaning tongue.
Some terms are specific to gender, such as bitiis for shin and bilat for vagina.

Food and Eating

Cebuano has many terms for different foods and drinks.
Some terms are specific to a certain type of food, like karneng baboy meaning pork and karneng baka meaning beef.
There are many terms for different kinds of rice, including bugas for uncooked rice, humay for unprocessed rice, and kan-on for cooked rice.

Things you Wear

Cebuano has many terms for clothing and accessories.
Some terms are specific to gender, like bestida being a dress for women, and amerikana being a suit for men.
There are terms for specific kinds of jewelry, like arites for earrings and singsing for rings.

Household Items

Cebuano has many terms for different parts of a house and things found inside.
Balay means house, while kwarto means bedroom.
Hugdan is a single step on a staircase, while hagdanan is the entire staircase.
Pakamiganan is a refrigerator, and tustahanan is a toaster.

Around Town

Cebuano has many terms for different places and things related to everyday life outside the home.
Balay sa mga puta means brothel, while balay abutanan means hotel.
Dalan is a road, while karsada is a specific kind of road.
Pasahe is the money you pay to ride public transportation, while pantelan is a pier for boats.

In School

Cebuano has many terms for things related to education and school.
Edukasyon means education, while eskwela means a place for studies.
Dula means game or sport, while dulaanan means a playground.
Sulat is a written message, while leksyon is a lesson.

Nationalities and Languages

Cebuano has many terms for different nationalities and languages.
Hapon is a Japanese person, and Hinapon is the Japanese language.
Iningles is the English language, and Ingles is an English person.
Sugbuanon is the Cebuano language, and Sugbuanon is a Cebuano person.

Animals

Cebuano has many terms for different animals, both wild and domesticated.
Iring is a cat, and iro is a dog.
Kabayo is a horse, and kabaw is a carabao.
Langgam is bird, while balay sa iro is a kennel.

Nature and Weather

Cebuano has many terms for things related to nature and the weather.
Adlaw is the sun, and bulan is the moon.
Ulan is rain, while habagatan is south.
Kabukiran is a mountain range, while kahoy is a tree.

Time

Cebuano has many terms for different units of time and specific dates.
Adlaw is a day, while bulan is a month.
Tuig is a year, while semana is a week.
Pasko is Christmas, while Pagkabanhaw is Easter.

Seasons of the Year

Cebuano has terms for the four seasons.
Tingpamulak is spring, and tinginit is summer.
Tingtugnaw is winter, while tingdagdag is autumn.

Months of the Year

Cebuano has distinct names for all twelve months of the year.

Days of the Week

Cebuano has names for all seven days of the week.

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Test your knowledge of Cebuano nouns, particularly focusing on family terms, body parts, and food-related vocabulary. This quiz covers the use of prefixes, specific terms for male and female relatives, and unique words for various body parts. Challenge yourself to improve your Cebuano language skills!