How to pronounce “undang/surinder”

Cebuano Words:

1. undang – Verb
   • Meaning: To stop, quit, or cease doing something.
   • Usage: Used when stopping an action, work, or habit.
2. surinder – Verb(Loanword from English “surrender”)
   • Meaning: To give up, surrender, or admit defeat.
   • Usage: Used in the context of giving up in a fight, argument, or challenge.

Example Sentences:

undang (to stop, quit)

1. Undang na ko sa pagpanigarilyo.
   (I have quit smoking.)
2. Nag-undang siya sa trabaho tungod sa sakit.
   (He/She stopped working because of illness.)
3. Palihug, undang sa pagsaba kay nagtuon ko.
   (Please stop making noise because I am studying.)

surinder (to surrender, give up)

1. Wala siya musurinder bisan lisod ang sitwasyon.
   (He/She did not surrender even though the situation was difficult.)
2. Napugos silang musurinder sa ilang kaaway.
   (They were forced to surrender to their enemies.)
3. Ayaw pag-surinder, padayon lang sa imong paningkamot!
   (Don’t give up, just keep striving!)

Short Conversation:

Pedro: Kapoy na kaayo ko, gusto na ko muundang.
(I’m so tired, I want to stop.)

Juan: Ayaw pag-undang, hapit na ta mahuman!
(Don’t stop, we’re almost done!)

Pedro: Pero lisod man ni. Murag gusto nako musurinder.
(But this is difficult. I feel like surrendering.)

Juan: Dili, kaya ra nimo! Laban lang!
(No, you can do it! Keep fighting!)

Pedro: Sige, padayon ta!
(Alright, let’s continue!)