The most up-to-date, comprehensive resource for communicating in Cebuano (Bisaya)!

Cebuano, also known as Bisaya, is an Austronesian language spoken primarily in the southern Philippines by the Bisayan people and other ethnic groups. It is the lingua franca of Visayas Island, and the name Cebuano is derived from the island of Cebu, which is the source of Standard Cebuano. The Cebuano language has strong influences from English, Spanish, and even Chinese Hokkien, lending it a very unique and diverse vocabulary. Cebuano is the second most widely spoken language in the Philippines with an estimated 20 million native speakers.

This unique two-part resource provides travelers to the southern Philippines with tools for daily interactions. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for travelers, backpackers, businesspeople and students, this guide includes:

• 4,000 dictionary entries

• Essential phrases on subjects such as healthcare, time, dates, transportation, money, communication services and much more

• An introduction to the basics of Cebuano grammar (including a short guide to alphabet and pronunciation)