Siargaonon Dictionary

381 words and phrases in Siargaonon — the language of Siargao Island — with English meanings and notes on how they are actually used. Compiled and checked by a native speaker.

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.

The World Around You

Count, describe colors, talk about the weather, body, animals, and nature.

Everyday Life

Weather, time, family, and food — the language of daily island life.

Questions & Conversations

Ask questions, get around, and hold real conversations.

Grammar & Mastery

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

Every entry, A–Z by topic