visayan words for foreign visitors for now

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I WAS thinking about to publish some local words or some vernacular lexicon for foreigners. I mean, a word or a phrase a day just for Americans or non-Pinoys who are keen in learning the language. Frankly, I am proud to be a native of  Cagayan de Oro and, take note, I am happy like a winning contestant that many Caucasians are walking along Divisoria during Night Cafe. I remember Bangkok. The capital has a lot of whites inside the malls, parks, temples, and hotels. I wished --during my stay in Bangkok--that Cagayan de Oro would be like Bangkok. So, right now, every time I see one foreigner here, I am truly proud of that development.

My top 5 Visayan words/ phrases for today:

1. Saba kaayo /sa BAH ka A yo/ - Very noisy

 2. Labhanon - laundry or clothes to be washed

                           3. Sibog gamay - Move along a little, ex. getting a sitting space   

         4. Tua na sila didto/dadto - They are already there   

     5. Dadto/Didto - There, see the example above

I say: "Makatabang unta ni na mga pulong sa inyo kung naa mo danhi sa Cagayan de Oro!" (NO TRANSLATION.  Pipe down, I am just kidding you. That is a thoughtful Visayan sentence for 'Hope these words are helpful for you when you are here in Cagayan de Oro!'). Enjoy the stay!!!

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