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Cebuano → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Questions and Responses → Wh-Questions

In this lesson, you will learn how to form wh-questions in Cebuano, and practice responding to these questions. Wh-questions are questions that start with the words who, what, where, when, why, and how. These questions are essential in communication and are used to gather information or clarifications.

Forming Wh-Questions

To form wh-questions in Cebuano, you need to follow a simple formula. First, you start with the wh-word, and then you add the auxiliary verb "naa" (which means "is/are there" or "exist"), followed by the subject and the main verb.

Here are some examples:

Cebuano Pronunciation English
Kinsa ka? /kin-sa ka?/ Who are you?
Unsay imong pangalan? /un-sai imong pang-alan?/ What is your name?
Asa ka padulong? /a-sa ka pa-dul-ong?/ Where are you going?
Kanus-a ka mobalik? /ka-nus-a ka moba-lik?/ When will you come back?
Nganong naglibog ka? /ngan-ong nag-li-bog ka?/ Why are you confused?
Giunsa pagluto niana? /ji-un-sa pag-lu-to na-na?/ How did you cook that?

As you can see, the wh-word comes first, followed by the auxiliary verb "naa," the subject, and the main verb. The auxiliary verb may not appear in some wh-questions, depending on the context or the type of question being asked.

Responding to Wh-Questions

Once you have learned how to form wh-questions in Cebuano, you must also learn how to respond to these questions. Responding to wh-questions requires you to know specific phrases or sentences that correspond to the type of question being asked.

Let's look at some examples:

      1. Answering "Kinsa" (Who) Questions ###

When someone asks a "Kinsa" question, they are asking for the identity of a person.

Here are some possible responses:

  • Si Maria. (It's Maria.)
  • Ako. (It's me.)
  • Walay pagtagad. (No one important.)
      1. Answering "Unsay" (What) Questions ###

When someone asks an "Unsay" question, they are asking for information about an object or thing.

Here are some possible responses:

  • Ang libro. (The book.)
  • Usa ka cellphone. (A cellphone.)
  • Kanang marka. (That brand.)
      1. Answering "Asa" (Where) Questions ###

When someone asks an "Asa" question, they are asking for the location of a person or object.

Here are some possible responses:

  • Aduna sa daplin. (It's beside.)
  • Sa sulod sa kwarto. (Inside the room.)
  • Padulong sa merkado. (Going to the market.)
      1. Answering "Kanus-a" (When) Questions ###

When someone asks a "Kanus-a" question, they are asking for a specific time or duration.

Here are some possible responses:

  • Sa alas dos sa hapon. (At two o'clock in the afternoon.)
  • Buwas sa buntag. (Tomorrow morning.)
  • Dawali ra ba. (In just a while.)
      1. Answering "Nganong" (Why) Questions ###

When someone asks a "Nganong" question, they are asking for the reason or explanation behind something.

Here are some possible responses:

  • Kay nahadlok ko. (Because I'm scared.)
  • Tungod sa kalisud. (Because of the difficulty.)
  • Para sa pagtuman sa trabaho. (To fulfill the job.)
      1. Answering "Giunsa" (How) Questions ###

When someone asks a "Giunsa" question, they are asking for the method or process of something.

Here are some possible responses:

  • Gamit ang kutsara ug tinidor. (Using a spoon and fork.)
  • Tinapay ug kape. (Bread and coffee.)
  • Maayo ra man. (It's just good.)

As you can see, the responses to wh-questions in Cebuano are straightforward and follow a specific pattern. The key is to know the right phrases or sentences to use, depending on the type of question being asked.

Practice

To practice forming and responding to wh-questions in Cebuano, try the following exercises:

1. Form wh-questions from the following statements:

  • Ang libro kay arang. (The book is nice.)
  • Si Juan molakaw karong hapon. (Juan will leave this afternoon.)
  • Aduna koy usa ka kuting. (I have one cat.)
  • Naa ang lapis sa lamesa. (The pencil is on the table.)
  • Dunay daghang motor sa dalan. (There are many motorcycles on the road.)

2. Respond to the following wh-questions:

  • Kinsa na ang nakaagi? (Who passed by?)
  • Unsay imong paborito nga pagkaon? (What is your favorite food?)
  • Asa ka nagdako? (Where did you grow up?)
  • Kanus-a man ka nag-graduate? (When did you graduate?)
  • Nganong nag-agi ka dinhi? (Why did you pass by here?)
  • Giunsa pagluto niini? (How is this cooked?)

Conclusion

In this lesson, you learned how to form wh-questions in Cebuano and practice responding to these questions. Wh-questions are essential in communication, and knowing how to form and respond to them is crucial for effective communication. Remember to practice forming and responding to wh-questions to become more proficient in using them in conversations.

Table of Contents - Cebuano Course - 0 to A1


Basic Expressions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Questions and Responses


Common Nouns


Pronouns


Colors and Adjectives


Adjective Agreement


Places and Directions


Everyday Life in Cebu


Days and Months


Festivals and Celebrations


Other Lessons


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