Cebuano Glossary

Abaga – Shoulder
Abante – Forward
Abtik – Quick
Agtang – Forehead
Apapangig – Jaw
Aping – Cheek
Atras – Backwards


Baba – Mouth
Bagtak – Calves
Baston/Olisi – Stick
Bat-ang – Hip
Bati-is – Legs
Bolo – Machete
Braso – Biceps
Buhok – Hair
Bukobuko – Back
Bukton – Arms
Bundak – Push Down


Daga – Dagger
Dila – Tongue
Dughan – Chest
Dugo – Blood
Dunggan – Ear


Espada – Sword


Gawas – Outside
Gunit – To Hold


Hampak/Bunal – To Strike
Hawak – Waist
Hawan – To Clear
Hikap – Touching


Ilok – Armpit
Ilong – Sole
Isog – Brave/Serious


Kamot – Hand
Kilay – Eye Brows
Kontra/Kaaway – An Opponent
Kuko – Finger Nail
Kumagko – Thumb
Kumingking – Little Finger/Pinky
Kutsilyo – Knife


Lagos – Gums
Lakang – Step
Lawas – Body
Li-og – Neck
Lubot – Buttocks


Mas Kusog – Faster
Mata – Eye


Ngabil – Lips
Ngipon – Teeth


Pa-a – Thigh
Palad – Palm
Patid – Kick
Pilok – Eyelashes


Sagang – Defend
Siko – Elbow
Sukud – Inside
Suntok/Sumbag – To Punch
Suwang – Chin


Ti-il – Foot
Tikod – Heel
Tiyan – Stomach
Totoy – Breast
Tudlo – Finger
Tuhod – Knee
Tukmod – To Push


Ulo – Head
Urong – Stop


Wakli – Parry