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Common Ilocano Phrases Following are some common Ilocano phrases that may be helpful for visiting tourists, local and international, alike. Please take note that TravelMart does not declare the following to be the standard and accurate in spelling nor in usage, as the usage of the Ilocano dialect varies in different parts of the Philippines and the world. Naimbag nga bigat (kadakayo amin). – Good morning (to all of you). Naimbag nga aldaw. – Good afternoon. Naimbag nga rabii. – Good evening. Makasao ka ti Ilokano? – Can you speak Ilocano? Makataros ka ti Ilokano? – Can you understand Ilocano? Bassit laeng. – Just a little. Pangngaasi, tulongan-ak man. – Please, help me. Ana kadi ti maitulong ko/mi kenka (pronounced ‘kengka’)? – What can I/we help you with? Anya ti nagan mo? – What is your name? Siak ni David – I am David. Sinu deta nga kaduam? – Who is that you are with? Isu ti baket ko. – She is my wife. Isu ti lakay ko. – He is my husband. Isu ni Mary. – She is Mary. Isu ni John. – He is John. Naggapuam? (if the question is addressed to just one person) / Naggapuan yo? (if the question is addressed to 2 or more persons) – Where are you from? Or: Where have you been? Naggapu-ak dyay ili. – I’ve been to town. Naggapukam dyay California. – We are from California. Anya ti pinnakapan yo ditoy? – What is your purpose for coming here? Napan kam ‘dtoy tapnon agpasyar kam ditoy napintas a probinsya yo. – We came here to explore your beautiful province. Mabalin ti agsaludsod? – Can I ask some questions? Iyan ti pagluganan mi nga jeep nga agpadaya ‘dyay Sarrat? – Where can we wait for the jeepney that goes eastward to Sarrat? Agpa-kas dyay kayo. – You go there. Labasan yo ti dakkel nga balay/simbaan. – You will pass by a big house/church. Papanam? (addressed to 1 person) / Papanan yo? (addressed to 2 or more persons) - Where are you going? Mapa-amianan kami ‘dyay Pagudpud. – We’re going north to Pagudpud. Agpa-abagatan kayo ‘dyay maikadua nga kalye. – Go south on the second street. Adda ti jeep yo. – There is your jeepney. Agyaman-ak – Thank you. Dios ti agngina – God bless you. Pangngaasi - Please East - Daya; West - Laud; North - Amianan; South - Abagatan |
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