Basic Phrases in Siargaonon
19 words and phrases, recorded by a native speaker of Siargaonon (Surigaonon), the language of Siargao Island in the Philippines. Part of Greetings & Basics.
| Siargaonon | English | Notes on usage |
|---|---|---|
| Huyat | Wait | |
| Bilang | Count | |
| Tabang | Help | |
| Tabangi anay ako | Help me | |
| Kinahanglan ako nan tabang | I need help | |
| Nawaya ako | I'm lost | |
| Pag dali | Hurry | |
| Saba did-on | Shut up | |
| Nauno man kaw? | What happened to you? | |
| Ay na bata ini! | Tsk this child! | Expression of exasperation |
| Na buang na | This is crazy | |
| Simba ko | Knock on wood | |
| Adto nako | I will leave now | Also: Ari nako |
| Inday uno | I don't know | |
| Mangita nan sine | Watch a movie | |
| Palihog | Please | Used to make polite requests |
| Dili | No | Negation word |
| Waya ako kasabot | I don't understand | Useful when confused |
| Malibang | To poop / go to the bathroom | Common bodily need expression |
Hearing it spoken
Written Siargaonon can only take you so far — the sounds are what give a speaker away. Two rules matter more than any other: the letter J is always hard, as in the English "jump" (never softened to a "y"), and many words that use an L in neighbouring languages use a Y here — ulo becomes uyo, balay becomes bayay. The pronunciation guide covers both in detail.
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