Cebuano Word: duol
1. Part of Speech, Meaning, and Example Sentences
Part of speech: Adverb of distance (also used adjectivally: “near, close”).
Core meaning: Describes a place or position very close to the speaker or a reference point (“nearby,” “close at hand”).
Everyday example sentences
- Duol ra ang eskwelahan diri. — The school is just near here.
- Palihug, duol diri gamay. — Please move a little closer here.
- Nag-puyo sila duol sa simbahan. — They live near the church.
2. Points to Keep in Mind When Learning Adverbs like duol
- Deictic pair: Learn duol (“near”) together with its opposite layo (“far”) to express spatial contrast clearly.
- With intensity markers: Use kaayo (“very”) or ra (“only/just”) for nuance: duol kaayo (very near), duol ra (just nearby).
- Used for time & figurative senses: duol na ang oras (“the time is near”), duol sa kasing-kasing (“close to the heart”).
- Flexible placement: May appear clause-initial for emphasis or after the verb for neutral tone.
- Common prefixes: kadool (noun, “closeness”), padool (verb, “to move closer”).
3. Common Collocations
- duol ra — just near
- duol kaayo — very near
- duol sa + place — near to …
- duol diri — near here
- molakaw ug duol — walk a short distance
4. Typical Sentence Position
- Predicative / clause-initial: Duol ra ang terminal.
- Post-verbal (neutral adverbial): Nag-parking ko duol sa pultahan.
Either placement is acceptable; fronting duol highlights proximity.
5. Five Frequently Used Conversational Phrases
- Duol ra ko sa imong lugar. — I am just near your place.
- Duol lang ta mag-istorya. — Let us talk close by.
- Duol na ta sa tumong. — We are already near the goal.
- Ayaw na, duol ra ang tindahan. — No need; the store is very close.
- Duol kaayo ni sa akong trabaho. — This is very near my workplace.
6. Five Everyday Conversation Exchanges
- A: Asa ka nagpuyo?
B: Duol ra ko sa merkado. Where do you live? – I live just near the market. - A: Ganahan ka mag-lakaw?
B: Oo, kay duol ra man ang mall. Do you want to walk? – Yes, because the mall is near. - A: Unsa’y plano nato sa paniudto?
B: Duol ra ang karinderiya, didto ta. What’s our plan for lunch? – The eatery is close; let’s go there. - A: Dugay pa ba ta maka-abot?
B: Dili, duol na kaayo. Will it still take long to arrive? – No, it’s already very near. - A: Kinsay nag-parking sa duol?
B: Si Ana, duol ra iyang sakyanan. Who parked nearby? – Ana; her car is just near.
7. Multiple-Choice Dialogue Questions
Questions and Answer Choices
Q1. Asa ta mag-kita unya?
A. Mag-kita ta duol sa café.
B. Duol sa café ta mag-kita.
C. Sa café ta duol mag-kita.
Q2. Kinsay mo-kuha sa delivery?
A. Si Mark duol mo-kuha niini.
B. Duol mo-kuha niini si Mark.
C. Mo-kuha si Mark niini duol.
Q3. Kanus-a ka mo-abot?
A. Mo-abot ko duol alas tres.
B. Ko duol mo-abot alas tres.
C. Alas tres duol mo-abot ko.
Q4. Diin ta mag-parking?
A. Mag-parking ta duol sa pultahan.
B. Duol ta mag-parking sa pultahan.
C. Sa pultahan mag-parking ta duol.
Q5. Unsaon nato pag-tipid sa oras?
A. Pili-on nato ang duol nga ruta.
B. Nato pili-on ang duol nga ruta.
C. Duol nga ruta pili-on nato.
Answer Key and Explanations
- Q1 – A. Correct order: Verb + Subject + Adverbial (Mag-kita ta duol …).
- Q2 – A. Pattern with subject marker Si + name, verb phrase, then duol.
- Q3 – A. Time expression follows duol after the verb; other choices break sequence.
- Q4 – A. Standard placement keeps duol right after the verb it modifies.
- Q5 – A. Verb (pili-on) first, then subject, then adjective phrase duol nga ruta.
