Shopping in Siargaonon
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pila ang presyo? | How much is the price? | |
| Mahal karajaw! | It's too expensive! | |
| Pwede mag-tawad? | Can I bargain / get a discount? | Common in markets |
| Ubusi pa gamay | Lower it a little more. | Also used when pointing out directions or placing an item |
| Sige, paliton ko. | Okay, I'll buy it. | |
| Dili rakan. | Never mind / I won't anymore. | |
| Jaon bay mas gamay? | Do you have a smaller one? | |
| Jaon bay lain na kolor? | Do you have another color? | |
| Bayad na. | Here's the payment. | |
| Sukli | Change (money returned) | |
| Palengke | Market / Public market |
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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