gayud

Cebuano Word: gayud

1 Part of Speech, Meaning, and Example Sentences

• Part of speech: Adverb of emphasis / certainty
• Core meaning: Strengthens the word it follows, similar to “really,” “truly,” “indeed,” “certainly.”

• Tinuod gayud ang iyang istorya. — His story is really true.
• Mo-abot ko gayud ugma. — I will definitely arrive tomorrow.
• Wala gayud koy duda nimo. — I have absolutely no doubt about you.

2 Points to Keep in Mind when Learning Adverbs like gayud

• Placement: Usually sits right after the word or phrase it intensifies.
• Tone: Adds assurance; overuse can feel heavy-handed—use sparingly.
• Variants: gyud is the common colloquial spelling; meaning is identical.
• Combining: Often paired with negatives for strong denial (dili gayud = never).
• Register: Acceptable in both spoken and written Cebuano; stresses sincerity or certainty.

3 Common Collocations

• dili gayud — never / absolutely not
• maayo gayud — very good indeed
• tinood gayud — really true
• salamat gayud — thank you very much
• makita gayud — can truly be seen

4 Typical Position in a Sentence

• After the verb or adjective: Maka-human gayud sila karon.
• After a negative particle: Dili gayud ko mouyon.
• Rarely clause-initial: Fronting sounds poetic or solemn.

5 Five Frequently Used Conversational Phrases

1. Salamat gayud sa imong tabang. — Thank you very much for your help.
2. Dili gayud ko kalimot ani. — I will never forget this.
3. Tinood gayud na imong gi-ingon. — What you said is really true.
4. Sigurado gayud ka? — Are you absolutely sure?
5. Mo-adto gayud mi bisan og uwan. — We will still go even if it rains.

6 Five Everyday Conversation Exchanges

1. A: Tuo ka niya?
   B: Oo, mutuo gayud ko niya. EN: Do you believe him? — Yes, I really believe him.
2. A: Nangandam na ka sa exam?
   B: Nag-tuon gayud ko kagabii. EN: Did you prepare for the exam? — I really studied last night.
3. A: Mahal ba ang bayad?
   B: Dili gayud, barato ra. EN: Is the fee expensive? — Not at all, it is cheap.
4. A: Makaya nimo ang deadline?
   B: Makaya gayud nako. EN: Can you handle the deadline? — I definitely can.
5. A: Ngano nisugot ka?
   B: Kay importante gayud ka nako. EN: Why did you agree? — Because you’re truly important to me.

7 Multiple-Choice Dialogue Questions

Q1. Kanus-a ka mo-report?
A. Mo-report gayud ko ugma ko.
B. Mo-report ko gayud ugma.
C. Ugma gayud mo-report ko.

Q2. Kinsay mo-daug sa dula?
A. Gayud si Team A mo-daug.
B. Si Team A gayud mo-daug.
C. Mo-daug si Team A gayud.

Q3. Tinood ba ang balita?
A. Tinood gayud ang balita.
B. Ang balita gayud tinood.
C. Tinood ang gayud balita.

Q4. Asa ta mag-kita?
A. Mag-kita gayud ta sa café.
B. Sa café ta mag-kita gayud.
C. Gayud sa café mag-kita ta.

Q5. Makahuwat pa ka og usa ka oras?
A. Dili ko gayud makahuwat.
B. Dili gayud ko makahuwat.
C. Gayud dili ko makahuwat.

Answer Key & Brief Explanations