Pragmatic functions of formulaic expressions in Cebuano

Natural conversations contain expressions that can be deciphered through their contextual use. These are often flexible, allowing them to function beyond literal meaning. Thus, pragmatics is functional in explaining significance speakers' utterances, mainly when expressing affirmation and disapproval. This study investigates the pragmatic functions of agreeing disagreeing formulaic Cebuano language, namely o/oo, lagi, bitaw, mao, wala, dili. The framework Tanangkingsing (2009) was employed analyze describe language used a radio conversation. revealed primarily convey agreement statements other participants conversation affirm own statements. On hand, contradiction perceived wrong information given by speakers conversation, opposing views or counterarguments opinions stated serve as negation. Agreeing have various depending on context speaker's purpose.