How to pronounce “maayung tao”

Cebuano Phrase: maayung tao

Part of speech: Noun phrase

Meaning & Usage:

“Maayung tao” means “a good person” or “kind person.” It is used to describe someone with good character, kindness, and integrity.

Example Sentences:

1. Siya usa ka maayung tao nga andam motabang sa uban.
   (He/She is a good person who is always ready to help others.)
2. Bisan pobre siya, maayung tao gihapon siya.
   (Even though he is poor, he is still a good person.)
3. Ang tinuod nga maayung tao wala magpa-garbo sa iyang kabuotan.
   (A truly good person does not boast about their kindness.)

Short Conversation:

Juan: Kinsa man na siya? Wala pa ko kaila niya.
(Who is that? I haven’t met him before.)

Ana: Si Pedro na, usa ka maayung tao.
(That’s Pedro, he’s a good person.)

Juan: Mao ba? Unsa iyang gihimo?
(Really? What did he do?)

Ana: Gitabangan niya ang usa ka tigulang nga naglisod og tabok sa dalan.
(He helped an old man who was struggling to cross the street.)

Juan: Maayo siya nga tawo gyud!
(He’s really a good person!)