Introductions in Siargaonon
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Umay imo ngayan? | What is your name? | |
| Ngayan | Name | |
| Pila may imo edad? | How old are you? | |
| Haman kaw? | Where are you? | |
| Haman kaw singod? | Where are you going? | Haman = hae + man |
| Grabe mo man ka gwapa | You are so beautiful | |
| Taghigugma ta kaw | I love you | |
| Tawo | Person |
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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