Siargaonon Dictionary

Over 750 words and phrases in Siargaonon — the language of Siargao Island — with English meanings and notes on how they are actually used. Every entry is checked by a native speaker. The core list is below; the full dictionary, including community contributions verified before publication, is in the app.

Siargaonon is spoken by a few hundred thousand people and is written down almost nowhere. Most of what follows has never appeared in a dictionary, a textbook, or on the internet. It exists here because someone who grew up speaking it sat down and wrote it out.

Greetings & Basics

Say hello, introduce yourself, and handle everyday interactions.

Getting Around

Count, ask the way, catch a ride, and buy something at a fair price.

Everyday Life

Order food, talk about your family, tell the time, and describe what's around you.

Conversations & The Wider World

Ask real questions, react like a local, and name the world of the island.

Grammar & Mastery

Grammar patterns in action: ownership, tense, movement, and full conversations. Pairs with the Grammar tab.

Every entry, A–Z by topic