How to pronounce “eskwela” Cebuano

Eskwelahan (noun) – School
Eskwela (verb) – Go to school

Usage & Explanation:

Eskwelahan refers to a place where learning happens, such as an elementary school, high school, or university.
Eskwela is an action meaning to attend school, study, or be enrolled in an educational institution.

Example Sentences:

Eskwelahan (noun)
- Nagbag-o ang among eskwelahan ug bag-ong mga kasangkapan.
  (Our school got new equipment.)
- Ang mga estudyante nagtapok sa eskwelahan para sa intramurals.
  (The students gathered at the school for the intramurals.)
- Asa dapit ang inyong eskwelahan?
  (Where is your school located?)
Eskwela (verb)
- Kada buntag, mosayo siya og eskwela.
  (Every morning, he/she goes to school early.)
- Dili siya gusto mohunong sa eskwela bisan sa kalisod.
  (He/she does not want to stop going to school despite the hardships.)
- Nag-eskwela ko sa siyudad karon.
  (I am currently studying in the city.)

Cebuano Word:

Eskwelahan (noun) – School
Eskwela (verb) – Go to school

Short Conversations:

Conversation 1: Asking About School

Juan: Asa ka nag-eskwela?
(Where do you go to school?)
Ana: Sa Cebu National High School. Ikaw?
(At Cebu National High School. You?)
Juan: Nag-eskwela ko sa UP Cebu.
(I study at UP Cebu.)

Conversation 2: Talking About School Life

Maria: Ganahan ka sa imong eskwelahan?
(Do you like your school?)
Pedro: Oo, nindot kaayo ang among mga maestro.
(Yes, our teachers are really great.)
Maria: Maayo! Ganahan pud ko sa among eskwelahan.
(That’s good! I also like my school.)

Conversation 3: Encouraging Someone to Study

Nanay: Ngano wala ka moadto sa eskwelahan karon?
(Why didn’t you go to school today?)
Miguel: Wala koy gana moeskwela, Nay.
(I don’t feel like going to school, Mom.)
Nanay: Importante ang edukasyon. Padayon lang ug eskwela!
(Education is important. Keep going to school!)
Miguel: Sige, Nay. Moeskwela na ko ugma.
(Alright, Mom. I will go to school tomorrow.)