How to pronounce “Maayo” Cebuano

Parts of Speech:

1. Adjective
   • Meaning: Good, well, fine, excellent
   • Function: Describes the quality, condition, or state of a person, thing, or action.
   • Example: Maayo kaayo siya nga magtutudlo.
     (He/She is a very good teacher.)
2. Adverb
   • Meaning: Well, properly
   • Function: Describes how an action is done.
   • Example: Nakatulog siya og maayo kagabii.
     (He/She slept well last night.)
3. Noun
   • Meaning: Goodness, wellness
   • Function: Refers to the quality of being good.
   • Example: Ang iyang mga buhat puno sa maayo.
     (His/Her actions are full of goodness.)

Situations in Which It Is Used:

1. Expressing Approval or Positivity:
   • Used when complimenting or showing satisfaction.
   • Example: Maayo kaayo ang imong performance sa trabaho.
     (Your performance at work is very good.)
2. Talking About Someone’s Condition:
   • Used when describing a person’s well-being or state.
   • Example: Maayo na ang iyang gibati.
     (He/She is feeling better now.)
3. Giving Encouragement or Approval:
   • Used to motivate or approve someone’s action.
   • Example: Padayon lang, maayo na imong gibuhat.
     (Keep going, you’re doing well.)

Example Sentences:

1. Maayo ko karon, salamat sa imong pangutana.
   (I’m fine today, thanks for asking.)
2. Maayo kaayo ang pagkaon nga ilang gi-serve sa event.
   (The food they served at the event was very good.)
3. Siguraduhon nga magpahuway ka og maayo aron dili ka magkasakit.
   (Make sure to rest well so you won’t get sick.)
4. Maayo ang resulta sa akong eksamin tungod kay nagtuon ko og tarong.
   (The result of my exam was good because I studied well.)

Short Dialogue:

Characters: Anna and Jake

Anna: Kumusta ka, Jake? Maayo ba imong gibati?
(How are you, Jake? Are you feeling well?)

Jake: Oo, maayo na ko. Salamat sa pag-atiman nako.
(Yes, I’m feeling better now. Thank you for taking care of me.)

Anna: Maayo hinuon, pero ayaw pagkalimot nga magpahuway og tarong.
(That’s good to hear, but don’t forget to get proper rest.)

Jake: Sige, magpahuway ra ko ugma.
(Okay, I’ll rest tomorrow.)

Alternative Expressions for “Maayo”:

1. Okay – Borrowed from English, used to mean “fine” or “good”
   • Example: Okay na ko karon, dili nako sakit.
     (I’m fine now, I’m no longer sick.)
2. Buotan – “Good, kind” (used to describe a person’s character)
   • Example: Maayo siya nga tawo, buotan kaayo siya.
     (He/She is a good person, very kind.)
3. Nindot – “Beautiful, good, nice” (used to describe appearance or quality)
   • Example: Maayo ug nindot ang plano para sa event.
     (The plan for the event is good and well-designed.)