Cebuano Word: jud
(Spelling variant of gyud; functions identically. “Jud” is common in texting and informal writing, while “gyud” is preferred in formal contexts.)
1 Part of Speech, Meaning, and Example Sentences
- Part of speech: adverb / emphasis particle
- Core meaning: “really,” “truly,” “definitely,” used to intensify certainty or emphasis.
Example sentences
- Tinood jud ni. — This is really true.
- Mo-anha jud ko ugma. — I will definitely come tomorrow.
- Dako jud kaayo ang problema. — The problem is really big.
2 Learning Points for Cebuano Adverbs (focus on jud)
- Jud adds strong affirmation; it does not change tense or aspect.
- Place it right after the word it emphasizes (lami jud, siya jud).
- Pairing with negatives (dili jud, wala jud) heightens denial: “absolutely not.”
- Avoid piling multiple emphatics (e.g., jud gyud) unless imitating very informal speech.
- Pronunciation is lighter than gyud; meaning remains identical.
3 Common Collocations
- tinood jud – absolutely true
- dili jud – really not / never
- salamat jud – thank you very much
- siya jud – he or she for sure
- lami jud kaayo – really delicious
4 Typical Sentence Position
- After the verb or adjective: “Nindot jud ang view.”
- After the subject for focus: “Si Ana jud ang nakadaog.”
5 Five Frequently Used Conversational Phrases
- “Salamat jud kaayo.” — Thank you very much.
- “Di jud ko kalimot.” — I will never forget.
- “Mahal jud ni?” — Is this really expensive?
- “Naa jud koy plano.” — I really have a plan.
- “Mo-sakay jud ta karon.” — We definitely have to ride now.
6 Five Everyday Conversation Exchanges
- A: Mo-adto ka sa party unya?
B: Oo, mo-adto jud ko.
A: Are you going to the party later?
B: Yes, I’m definitely going. - A: Tinood ba nga nidaug siya?
B: Tinood jud, siya ang kampyon.
A: Is it true he won?
B: Really true, he’s the champion. - A: Lami ba ang sinugba?
B: Lami jud kaayo.
A: Is the grilled dish tasty?
B: It’s really delicious. - A: Busy jud ka karon?
B: Busy jud, daghan deadlines.
A: Are you really busy now?
B: Really busy, many deadlines. - A: Sigurado ka makalarga ta?
B: Sigurado jud ko.
A: Are you sure we can leave?
B: I’m absolutely sure.
7 Multiple-Choice Dialogue Questions
Q1. Ikaw jud ba ang nag-luto?
A. Nag-luto ikaw jud.
B. Ako jud ang nag-luto.
C. Jud ako nag-luto ang.
Q2. Tinood jud nga mahal ang bayad?
A. Mahal ang bayad jud tinood.
B. Tinood, mahal jud ang bayad.
C. Ang bayad mahal jud tinood.
Q3. Makaabot ba ta jud sa oras?
A. Makaabot ta jud sa oras.
B. Ta makaabot sa oras jud.
C. Sa oras ta jud makaabot.
Q4. Nindot jud ang lugar?
A. Nindot jud ang lugar.
B. Lugar nindot jud ang.
C. Jud nindot ang lugar.
Q5. Siya jud ang mag-present?
A. Siya jud ang mag-present.
B. Jud siya ang mag-present.
C. Ang mag-present siya jud.
Answer Key
- Q1 – B Subject ako first, jud follows, verb phrase last; emphasizes “I really cooked.”
- Q2 – B Predicate then jud after adjective; other choices misplace jud.
- Q3 – A Verb + subject + jud + time gives correct emphasis; others separate jud from verb.
- Q4 – A Adjective immediately followed by jud, then subject.
- Q5 – A Subject first, jud second, verb phrase last; alternatives disturb order.
