kondili

Cebuano Word Focus: kondili
(standard spelling variant of kon dili — literally “if not,” used like English “otherwise / else.”)

1. Part of Speech, Meaning, and Example Sentences

• Part of speech: Conjunction (conditional–negative)
• Meaning: introduces the negative alternative or consequence: “if not,” “otherwise.”

Example sentences

1. Dali na ta, kondili ma‐ulahi ta sa bus. – “Let’s hurry, otherwise we’ll miss the bus.”
2. Human-a imong report karon, kondili dili ka ka-day off ugma. – “Finish your report now, or else you can’t take a day off tomorrow.”
3. Bayri ang bill karon, kondili maputol ang kuryente. – “Pay the bill today, otherwise the power will be cut.”

2. Points to Remember When Learning kondili

1. Cause-effect tone: The first clause sets a condition; the kondili-clause warns of a negative outcome.
2. No comma in casual text: In writing, a comma is optional but common before kondili.
3. Formality: Neutral; works in speech and formal notices alike (e.g., “I‐settle ang bayad karon, kondili…”).
4. Avoid stacking connectors: Do not add pero or busa right after kondili.
5. Pronunciation & spelling: One word /kɔnˈdi.li/; in rapid speech many say kon dili (two words).

3. Common Collocations

• kondili ma-ulahi … – “otherwise (someone) will be late …”
• kondili dili ka … – “if not, you won’t …”
• kondili maputol … – “otherwise (service) will be cut …”
• kondili mawala … – “else (it) will be lost …”
• kondili malangan … – “otherwise it will be delayed …”

4. Typical Position in a Sentence

Cause / instruction + kondili + bad consequence

Mag-helmet pirme, kondili dakpon ka sa pulis.
“Always wear a helmet, otherwise the police will catch you.”

5. Five Handy Conversational Phrases

• Pag-text nako kondili mag-worry ko. – “Text me, or else I’ll worry.”
• Tipigi ang resibo kondili di ka ma-refund. – “Keep the receipt, otherwise you can’t get a refund.”
• Lakaw na ta ron kondili traffic na pud unya. – “Let’s go now or else traffic will build up later.”
• Sul-oba ang jacket kondili tugnawon ka. – “Put on a jacket or you’ll feel cold.”
• I-save ang file pirmi kondili basin mawagtang. – “Save the file often, otherwise it might disappear.”

6. Five Mini-Dialogues Using kondili

1. A: Mukaon na ta?
   B: Oo, kondili magsakit ato tiyan sa gutom.
2. A: Pwede ba ko molangoy karon?
   B: Pwede, kondili kusog ang bawod.
3. A: Mag-mask pa ba ta?
   B: Mag-mask ta, kondili delikado sa virus.
4. A: Naa kay kopya sa file?
   B: Na-backup na nako, kondili mawala gyod to.
5. A: Moapil ka sa meeting?
   B: Apil ko, kondili mabiyaan ko sa desisyon.

(English gloss for one sample: 1B “Yes, otherwise our stomachs will hurt from hunger.”)

7. Multiple-Choice Dialogue Questions

Q1. Mag-dala ba ka flashlight kondili ngitngit ang dalan?
A. Flashlight kondili ako mag-dala ngitngit ang dalan.
B. Mag-dala ko flashlight kondili ngitngit ang dalan.
C. Ngitngit ang dalan flashlight kondili mag-dala ko.

Q2. Mo-study ka ba karon kondili duol na ang exam?
A. Mo-study karon kondili ko duol na ang exam.
B. Kondili duol na exam karon mo-study ko ang.
C. Duol na ang exam kondili mo-study karon ko.

Q3. Mopalit ka tiket karon kondili mahal na ugma?
A. Tiket karon mopalit ugma mahal na kondili ko.
B. Mopalit ko tiket karon kondili mahal na ugma.
C. Kondili tiket mopalit ugma mahal na ko karon.

Q4. Mag-practice ba ta adlaw-adlaw kondili lisod ang performance?
A. Adlaw-adlaw mag-practice ta kondili lisod ang performance.
B. Kondili lisod ta performance adlaw-adlaw mag-practice ang.
C. Lisod ang performance ta adlaw-adlaw mag-practice kondili.

Q5. Mosuporta ka ba niya kondili wala siyay lain?
A. Mosuporta kondili ka niya wala siyay lain.
B. Mosuporta ko niya kondili wala siyay lain.
C. Wala siyay lain mosuporta kondili ko niya.

Answer Key & Brief Reasons

• Q1 – B – Correct sequence: subject + verb first, then kondili clause explains consequence.
• Q2 – A – Main clause “Mo-study ko …” followed by kondili reason; others scramble elements.
• Q3 – B – Clear action first, price warning after kondili.
• Q4 – A – Statement of daily practice, then consequence; other choices mis-order words.
• Q5 – B – Subject-verb first, kondili clause last; A and C distort grammar.