Maayong buntag – is good morning in Cebuano; maayo is for “good” while buntag is for “morning”

Maayong udto – Good noon

Maayong hapon – Good afternoon

Maayong gabii – Good evening

Maayong adlaw – Good day

Kumusta or Kumusta ka? – Literally means “how are you” but is also used as hello. Kumusta is also a common greeting in the Philippines as a whole; it is taken from the Spanish expression como estas.

Maayo man – is the expected response to kumusta. It means “I’m fine”.

Salamat – Thank you.

Wala’y sapayan – Your welcome.

Palihug – Please.

Pag-amping or Pag-ayo-ayo – The traditional way of saying “take care”. Nowadays, Cebuanos simply say “Amping” or “Ayo-ayo”.