Transportation in Siargaonon
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sakjanan | Vehicle / Ride | |
| Habal-habal | Motorcycle taxi | Very common on Siargao |
| Trisikad | Pedicab / Tricycle | |
| Baroto | Boat / Bangka | Essential on island life |
| Taya na! | Let's ride / Let's go! | |
| Diri ra. | Stop here, please. | Said to drivers |
| Pila an plete? | How much is the fare? | |
| Haman ang terminal? | Where is the terminal? | |
| Kun-o moabot? | When will it arrive? | |
| Dugay pa ba? | Will it still take long? |
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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