Full Conversation in Siargaonon
12 words and phrases, recorded by a native speaker of Siargaonon (Surigaonon), the language of Siargao Island in the Philippines. Part of Grammar & Mastery.
| Siargaonon | English | Notes on usage |
|---|---|---|
| Kumusta man si Mama? | How is mother doing? | Asking about a third person |
| Haman si mama? | Where is mother? | |
| Un-hon man nimo pagkatuyog? | How do you sleep? | Asking about manner/habit |
| Uman nag tuwaw man kaw? | Why are you crying? | |
| Uman na adlaw kuman? | What day is today? | |
| Grabe mo man ka gwapa | You are so beautiful | Compliment |
| Taghigugma ta kaw | I love you | Romantic expression |
| Mangita nan sine | Watch a movie | Activity suggestion |
| Manguyab | Courting | Romantic pursuit |
| Amping | Take care | Said when parting |
| Nads an na | See you later | Casual farewell |
| Salamat Karajaw | Thank you very much | Emphatic gratitude |
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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