Criss-cross Sentences
Lesson 7
Today we are going to learn a simple sentence and its structure by using the Personal Pronouns.
Criss-cross Sentence by using Personal Pronouns
1. She is beautiful. Gwapa sya.
Explanation: The verb to be (is, are, was, were, am etc.) there is no direct translation. So in Criss-cross sentence just put the beautiful first then your subject she.
In criss-cross sentence no action word yet. First, put the Adjective then the topic or the subject of the sentence.
We will practice by using the personal pronouns.
2. You are nice. Buotan ka.
3. They are strong. Kusgan sila.
4. We (excl) are students. Mga estudyante ‘mi.
5. We (incl) are teachers. Mga maestro ‘ta.
6. You (pl) are lazy. Tapolan ‘mo.
7. I am a mother. Inahan ko.
8. He is handsome. Gwapo sya.
Hope it will help you construct a simple sentence.
Kamusta ka Bebe,
I thought the translation for “is” = mao ? and is to be used as a verb.
Of course this is a little confusing, but I will get this down eventually. I do understand why this is done.
Salamat kaayo Bebe,
Danny
Bebe, Thank you so much for the lessons. They are terrific!
Bud Brown
Hi Danny,
Kumusta ka? In Cebuaano or Bisaya, an action word will be the verb. mao will only give more emphasis. In later lessons I will also explain that. But this time it will be simple first.
Bebe
Hi Bebe,
Ok, I understand, ug salamat kaayo.
Danny