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About the English-Cebuano Online Translator by GrandeLib

Welcome to GrandeLib's English-Cebuano online translator, your comprehensive solution for fast, accurate, and reliable translation between English and Cebuano. Leveraging advanced technologies and a user-first approach, our tool enables seamless communication across more than 100 languages and thousands of language pairs. Whether you wish to translate plain text or text within an HTML context, GrandeLib is designed for effortless translation with just a couple of clicks.

How Does GrandeLib’s Online Translator Work?

GrandeLib features a simple dual-window interface: enter your English text in the first window, and receive the Cebuano translation instantly in the second. The intuitive design eliminates complications, delivering quick results no matter if you’re translating single words, sentences, paragraphs, or entire documents—including HTML snippets.

Comparing English and Cebuano: Similarities, Differences, and Translation Features

English is a Germanic language with global relevance and an analytical grammar structure, while Cebuano (or Binisaya) is an Austronesian language spoken by over 20 million people, primarily in the Philippines. Their origins, vocabularies, and grammatical rules significantly differ.

  • Script and Phonetics: Both use the Latin alphabet, but Cebuano's phonology and pronunciation are strongly influenced by regional dialects.
  • Grammar: English follows a subject-verb-object order, while Cebuano often utilizes a verb-subject-object structure and marker-based grammar (syntactic markers indicating case and focus).
  • Vocabulary: Minimal overlap exists, except for a few loanwords. With Cebuano, expect many terms with Spanish or native Austronesian roots—unlike English’s Germanic-Latin blend.
  • Translation Nuance: Some English concepts or idiomatic phrases may lack direct Cebuano equivalents, requiring context-sensitive translation. Verb conjugation and pronoun usage in Cebuano are complex and context-driven.
  • Politeness and Formality: Cebuano often distinguishes levels of respect, which must be considered when translating greetings or requests.

Accurate translation between the two requires attention not only to words but also to grammar structure, cultural nuance, and context.

Top 30 Most Popular English-to-Cebuano Words

  1. Hello – Kumusta
  2. Goodbye – Babay
  3. Thank you – Salamat
  4. Yes – Oo
  5. No – Dili
  6. Please – Palihug
  7. Sorry – Pasaylo-a
  8. Love – Gugma
  9. Friend – Higala
  10. Family – Pamilya
  11. Food – Pagkaon
  12. Water – Tubig
  13. House – Balay
  14. School – Eskwelahan
  15. Work – Trabaho
  16. Beautiful – Nindot
  17. Happy – Malipay
  18. Child – Bata
  19. Father – Amahan
  20. Mother – Inahan
  21. Night – Gabi-i
  22. Day – Adlaw
  23. Market – Merkado
  24. Doctor – Doktor
  25. Money – Kwarta
  26. Travel – Biyahe
  27. Health – Panglawas
  28. Street – Dalán
  29. Car – Sakyanan
  30. Help – Tabang

English-Cebuano Dictionary and Vocabulary Tools

GrandeLib offers an extensive English-Cebuano dictionary, containing hundreds of thousands of translations, clear definitions, detailed pronunciation guides, example sentences, and advanced synonym lists. With powerful search and filtering features, finding the exact meaning, usage, or best context for any word becomes effortless.

Interactive Language Testing: Flashcards for All Directions

To boost active learning, GrandeLib provides interactive tests and flashcard exercises. Practice translating words and phrases between any supported language pairs—select the correct answer among several options and see instant feedback, helping you build vocabulary efficiently and track your language progress.

Phrasebook and Vocabulary Sections for Practical Everyday Use

Explore GrandeLib’s Phrasebook for essential travel, conversation, and daily life expressions in English, Cebuano, and other languages. The Vocabulary section brings together basic words and common expressions, making it ideal for beginners, travelers, and anyone seeking to master the fundamentals or improve conversational fluency.

Why Choose GrandeLib for English-Cebuano Translation?

  • Support for over 100 languages and thousands of translation pairs
  • Fast, easy-to-use interface with dual windows
  • Accurate and context-sensitive translations, even in HTML context
  • Rich dictionary resources with usage examples and pronunciation
  • Interactive learning with flashcards and knowledge tests
  • Comprehensive phrasebook and curated vocabulary lists

With GrandeLib, translation, vocabulary building, and language learning have never been more accessible or engaging.

Popular translations

Is French harder than English?Mas lisud ba ang Pranses kaysa English?
How did you know about it?Giunsa nimo pagkahibalo bahin niini?
How much is this car?Tagpila kini nga sakyanan?
Please come and help me.Palihog duol ug tabangi ko.
Do it when you have free time.Buhata kini kung naa kay libre nga oras.
You must rely on me.Kinahanglan nga mosalig ka kanako.
I was rewarded for my efforts.Gigantihan ko sa akong mga paningkamot.
She is on heroin.Naa siya sa heroin.
Are you close to your family?Suod ba ka sa imong pamilya?
Close all doors and windows!Isira ang tanang pultahan ug bintana!
The girls sat next to each other.Nagtupad paglingkod ang mga babaye.
This story made my blood run cold.Kini nga istorya nakapabugnaw sa akong dugo.
You have made the right decision.Sakto ang imong desisyon.
It costs crazy money.Kini gasto buang nga salapi.
Two is a couple, three is a crowd.Ang duha usa ka magtiayon, ang tulo usa ka panon.
Leaves change color in autumn.Ang mga dahon mausab ang kolor sa tingdagdag.
The dog is a smart animal.Ang iro usa ka maalamon nga mananap.
Can you give her that chair?Mahatag ba nimo kaniya kana nga lingkuranan?
He did what he promised.Gibuhat niya ang iyang gisaad.
Boys love to be naughty.Ang mga batang lalaki ganahan nga mahimong naughty.
My poor heart is suffering.Ang akong kabos nga kasingkasing nag-antos.
What are the symptoms?Unsa ang mga sintomas?
They got married on Christmas Eve.Nagpakasal sila sa bisperas sa Pasko.
I answered your question?Gitubag nako imong pangutana?
Get out of here quickly!Alis dinhi pagdali!
He is doing well in biology.Maayo siya sa biology.
My brother became a priest.Ang akong igsoon nahimong pari.
Would you like another cup of tea?Gusto ka ba ug laing tasa sa tsa?
He gave me at least 10,000 yen.Gihatagan ko niya ug labing menos 10,000 yen.
Why do you want to die?Nganong gusto ka mamatay?

Lexicon

Ceilometer (Seilometer)judaism (judaismo)Thermistor (Thermistor)lose (mawala)cold front (bugnaw nga atubangan)burrow (lubong)backingvocals (backingvocals)cutting (pagputol)wetland (basang yuta)encore (encore)Curie (Curie)destination (destinasyon)mother (inahan)mushroom (uhong)Dirac (Dirac)Egalitarianism (Egalitarianismo)tab (tab)honor (dungog)Hawking (Hawking)years (mga tuig)ballad (balad)backpacking (backpacking)Weather satellite (Satelayt sa panahon)chair (lingkuranan)basin (basin)altar (altar)propaganda (propaganda)helmet (helmet)Fascism (Pasismo)schedule (eskedyul)anthem (awit)Beat around the bush (Pukpok sa palibot sa sapinit)casing (casing)wait (paghulat)shock (kakurat)gray (abohon)Bite the dust (Mopaak sa abog)tournament (torneyo)care (pag-atiman)Rust (taya)hailstone (ulan nga yelo)Intersectionality (Intersectionality)Oligarchy (Oligarkiya)cream (krema)Piece of cake (Piraso sa cake)peacekeeping (pagbantay sa kalinaw)bond (bugkos)opponent (kontra)thursday (huwebes)training (pagbansay)Garnet (Garnet)revision timetable (revision timetable)riparian (riparian)adventure (adventure)souvenir (souvenir)Carmine pink (Carmine nga pink)goal (tumong)formation (pagporma)bless (panalangini)boring (boring)freedom (kagawasan)day (adlaw)Euler (Euler)keyboard (keyboard)Thermo-hygrograph (Thermo-hygrograph)paper (papel)soul (kalag)swamp (kalamakan)cement (semento)chipbreaker (chipbreaker)infection (impeksyon)revolution (rebolusyon)extraterritorial (extraterritorial)Venetian (Venetian)brake lights (mga suga sa brake)totalitarianism (totalitarianismo)turnorder (turnorder)Liberalism (Liberalismo)atoll (atoll)patriotic (patriotiko)diplomacy (diplomasya)dial window (dial nga bintana)gig (gig)nationalism (nasyonalismo)arboreal (arboreal)Tesla (Tesla)Give the benefit of the doubt (Ihatag ang kaayohan sa pagduhaduha)sinkhole (sinkhole)tailgating (tailgating)lamp (lampara)ecosystem (ekosistema)friends’ (mga higala')belief (pagtuo)prairie (kapatagan)expansion (pagpalapad)emergency vehicle (emergency nga sakyanan)clock (orasan)month (bulan)playtime (oras sa pagdula)