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Ilonggo
Hiligaynon · Spoken in Western Visayas
Basics
👋I. Greetings
| Singular (ka) | Plural | plural | English |
|---|---|---|---|
Kamusta ka? | Kamusta kamo? | How are you? | |
Maayong aga | Maayong aga sa inyo | Good morning | |
Maayong hapon | Maayong hapon sa inyo | Good afternoon | |
Maayong gab-i | Maayong gab-i sa inyo | Good evening | |
Salamat | Salamat gid | Thank you / Thank you very much | |
Oo | — | Yes | |
Indi | — | No | |
Palangga ko ikaw | — | I love you |
🔢II. Numbers
| Ilonggo | English |
|---|---|
Isa | One |
Duha | Two |
Tatlo | Three |
Apat | Four |
Lima | Five |
Anom | Six |
Pito | Seven |
Walo | Eight |
Siyam | Nine |
Pulo | Ten |
👨👩👧III. Family Members
| Ilonggo | English |
|---|---|
Amay | Father |
Nanay | Mother |
Kuya / Toto | Older brother |
Ate / Inday | Older sister |
Utod | Sibling |
Manghod | Youngest sibling |
Lolo | Grandfather |
Lola | Grandmother |
Tito | Uncle |
Tita | Aunt |
Bata | Child |
Vocabulary
🍚I. Food & Drinks
| Ilonggo | English |
|---|---|
Kan-on | Cooked rice |
Bugas | Uncooked rice |
Tubig | Water |
Tinapay | Bread |
Manok | Chicken |
Baboy | Pork |
Isda | Fish |
Itlog | Egg |
Utan | Vegetables |
Gatas | Milk |
🎨II. Colors
| Ilonggo | English |
|---|---|
Pula | Red |
Asul | Blue |
Berde | Green |
Dilaw | Yellow |
Puti | White |
Itom | Black |
Kahel | Orange |
Lila | Purple |
Rosas | Pink |
Kayumanggi | Brown |
🏘️III. Places
| Ilonggo | English |
|---|---|
Merkado | Market |
Tindahan | Store |
Ospital | Hospital |
Eskwelahan | School |
Simbahan | Church |
Banko | Bank |
Parke | Park |
Balay | House |
Dalan | Street |
Advanced
💬I. Introducing Yourself
| Ilonggo | English |
|---|---|
Ang akon ngalan ay si Ana | My name is ___ |
Taga-Iloilo ako | I am from Iloilo |
Nalipay ako nga nakilala ta ka | Nice to meet you |
Kabalo ko maghambal Ilonggo | I speak Ilonggo |
Ano ang imo ngalan? | What is your name? |
🗣️II. Everyday Expressions
| Ilonggo | English |
|---|---|
Sige | Okay / Sure |
Wala ako kahibalo | I don't know |
Hulat lang | Just a moment |
Ginagutom na ako | I am already hungry |
Ginakapoy na ako | I am already tired |
Palangga ko ikaw | I love you |
Kamusta na? | How are things? |
🗺️III. Asking Directions
| Ilonggo | English |
|---|---|
Diin ang CR? | Where is the restroom? |
Diin nayon? | Where is it? |
Paano makakadto sa? | How do I get to ___? |
Liko sa wala | Turn left |
Liko sa tuo | Turn right |
Diretso lang | Go straight |
Malapit lang | It's just nearby |
Ano ka layo? | How far is it? |
🗨️IV. Common Phrases
| Ilonggo | English |
|---|---|
Buligi ko palihog | Please, help me |
Hulat anay | Wait a moment |
Lakat ta | Let's go |
Ari ko | I'm here |
Dali lang | Just a moment |
Didto siya | He/she is there |
Ano Oras na? | What time is it? |
Budlay ini | This is difficult |
Balik lang | Come back again |
Kitaay ta liwat | See you again |
Malakat nako | I'm leaving now |
Halong ka | Take care |
Taga diin ka? | Where are you from? / Where do you live? |
Gahod | Noisy |
Diin ka makadto? | Where are you going? |
Akon | Mine |
Aton | Our |
Pwede ka hulam? | Can I borrow? |
🌶️V. Taste & Weather
| Ilonggo | English |
|---|---|
Ka init subong | It's hot today |
Ka tugnaw subong | It's cold today |
Ka tam-is sini | This is sweet |
Gasakit ulo ko | I have a headache |
Ka parat sini | This is salty |
Ka pait sini | This is bitter |
Ka aslom sini | This is sour |
Kahang Mani ni | This is spicy |
Namit ni | This is delicious |
Wala Mani sabor | This is tasteless |
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