Cebuano (Sinugboanon/Sugboanon)

Cebuano is an Austronesian language spoken by about 18 million people in the Philippines, particularly in

Cebu, Negros, Bohol, Visayas and parts of Mindanao. It is also spoken in the USA. The language is also

known as Sebuano or Sugbuhanon.

Cebuano started to appear in writing during the early part of 18th century under influence from Spanish

missionaries. As a result of Spanish influence, Cebuano contains many words of Spanish origin.

Sample text in Cebuano

Ang tanang katawhan gipakatawo nga may kagawasan ug managsama sa kabililhon. Sila gigasahan sa salabutan

ug tanlag og mag-ilhanay isip managsoon sa usa'g-usa diha sa diwa sa espiritu.

Translation

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and

conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

(Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)