How to pronounce “adlaw” Cebuano

Parts of Speech:

1. Noun
   • Meaning 1: Day
     • Refers to a period of 24 hours or the duration of daylight.
     • Example: Nindot kaayo ang adlaw karon.
       (The day is very nice today.)
   • Meaning 2: Sun
     • Refers to the celestial body that provides light and warmth.
     • Example: Init kaayo ang adlaw karon.
       (The sun is very hot today.)

Situations in Which It Is Used:

1. Talking About Time or Dates:
   • Used to refer to a specific day or a period of time.
   • Example: Unsa nga adlaw karon?
     (What day is it today?)
2. Describing Weather or Daylight:
   • Refers to the brightness or condition of the day due to sunlight.
   • Example: Maayo ang adlaw para maglakaw-lakaw.
     (It’s a good day for a walk.)
3. Mentioning the Sun’s Intensity:
   • Refers to the heat or intensity of the sun.
   • Example: Pagdala og payong kay init kaayo ang adlaw.
     (Bring an umbrella because the sun is very hot.)

Example Sentences:

1. Maayong adlaw, Sir! Unsa akong mahimo alang kanimo?
   (Good day, Sir! How can I help you?)
2. Init kaayo ang adlaw karon, maayo unta kung naa ta sa dagat.
   (The sun is very hot today, it would be nice if we were at the beach.)
3. Unsa imong plano karong adlaw?
   (What is your plan for today?)
4. Ang adlaw mosalop mga alas-sais sa hapon.
   (The sun sets at around six in the evening.)

Short Dialogue:

Characters: Anna and Ben

Anna: Maayong adlaw, Ben! Unsa imong buhaton karon?
(Good day, Ben! What are you doing today?)

Ben: Maayong adlaw pud, Anna! Mag-adto ko sa beach kay nindot ang panahon.
(Good day too, Anna! I’m going to the beach because the weather is nice.)

Anna: Maayo na nga plano. Dili ka magdala og payong? Init kaayo ang adlaw.
(That’s a good plan. Aren’t you bringing an umbrella? The sun is very hot.)

Ben: Oo, dala na nako ang payong ug tubig.
(Yes, I already have an umbrella and water with me.)

Alternative Expressions for “Adlaw”:

1. Karon nga adlaw – “Today”
   • Example: Unsa imong buhaton karon nga adlaw?
     (What are you doing today?)
2. Adlaw-adlaw – “Daily”
   • Example: Nagtrabaho siya adlaw-adlaw.
     (He works every day.)
3. Init nga adlaw – “Hot/sunny day”
   • Example: Ganahan ko maglaag kung init ang adlaw.
     (I like going out when it’s sunny.)