Common Questions in Siargaonon
13 words and phrases, recorded by a native speaker of Siargaonon (Surigaonon), the language of Siargao Island in the Philippines. Part of Questions & Conversations.
| Siargaonon | English | Notes on usage |
|---|---|---|
| Haman kaw singod? / Haman kaw mukadto? | Where are you going? | |
| Siman jaon? / Siman jaon sija? | Who is that guy? | |
| Kanin-o ini baro? / Simay tag-ija ini na baro? | Who owns this shirt? | |
| Haman si mama? | Where is mother? | |
| Uman nag tuwaw man kaw? | Why are you crying? | |
| Un-hon man nimo pagkatuyog? | How do you sleep? | |
| Kumusta man si Mama? | How is mother doing? | |
| Tag gutom ako | I am hungry | |
| Haman kaw singod? | Where are you going? | Casual travel question |
| Haman kaw? | Where are you? / Where are you from? | Asking location or origin |
| Pila man jaon / Tag-uno | What time is it? / How much is it? | Used for time or price |
| Umay imo ngayan? | What is your name? | |
| Pila kamo mag-igsoon | How many siblings do you have? | Asking about family size |
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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