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Translating Bikol to Hiligaynon: what to expect

How these two languages compare, and what it means for your translations.

Shared writing system

Bikol and Hiligaynon are both written in the Latin script, so the translated output will use characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ between the two languages.

Related languages

Both Bikol and Hiligaynon belong to the Austronesian language family. Related languages tend to share vocabulary roots and comparable sentence structure, which generally makes machine translation between them more reliable — though false friends, words that look alike but mean different things, are also more common between relatives.

Matching sentence structure

Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position in the sentence, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.

Speakers

Bikol: Approximately 4.5 to 5 million speakers across different Bikol varieties, including Central Bikol, Rinconada Bikol, Pandan Bikol, and others. Hiligaynon: Approximately 10 million people speak Hiligaynon as their first language.

Common Bikol phrases in Hiligaynon

Everyday phrases translated from Bikol to Hiligaynon — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Greetings: Bikol phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
BikolHiligaynon
KumustaHello
Marhay na agaMaayong aga
Marhay na haponMaayong hapon
Marhay na banggiMaayong gab-i
Marhay na banggiMaayong gab-i
PaalamPaalam
Maghirilingan kita sa huriKitaay kita sa ulihi
Maghirilingan kita saagaKitaay kita buwas
Maugmang Pag-abotMaabiabihon
Kumusta kamo?Kamusta ka?
Ayos lang ako, salamatMaayo lang ako, salamat
Marhay na aldawMaayo nga adlaw

Courtesy

Courtesy: Bikol phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
BikolHiligaynon
TabiPalihog
Salamat poSalamat
Dakulang salamatMadamo gid nga salamat
Maugma kamoGina abi-abi ka
IyoHuo
DaiIndi
Pasensya naPasensya na
Pasensya naPasensya na
Mayo nin problemaWala sing problema
SiyempreSiempre
PagbatiPanginbulahan
Marhay na swerteMaayo nga swerte

Introductions

Introductions: Bikol phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
BikolHiligaynon
Ano an pangaran mo?Ano ang imo ngalan?
Maogma na mamidbid kaNalipay ako nga makilala ka
Taga saen ka?Taga diin ka?
Pirang taon kana?Pila na idad mo?
Ako sarong estudyanteIsa ako ka estudyante
Yaon ako digdi sa bakasyonYari ako sa bakasyon
Yaon ako digdi para sa trabahoAri ako diri para sa trabaho
Ini an sakuyang amigoAmo ini ang akon abyan

Numbers

Numbers: Bikol phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
BikolHiligaynon
SaroIsa
DuwaDuha
ToloTatlo
ApatApat
LimaLima
AnomAnum
PitoPito
WaloWalo
SiyamSiyam
SampulongNapulo
SanggatosIsa ka gatos
Sarong riboIsa ka libo

Time and dates

Time and dates: Bikol phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
BikolHiligaynon
NgonyanSubong nga adlaw
SaagaBuwas
KahaponKahapon
NgonyanKaron
Sa huriSang ulihi
Anong oras na?Ano oras subong?
Sa agaSa aga
Sa banggiSa gab-i
LunesLunes
BiyernesBiyernes
Sa masunod na semanaSa masunod nga semana
Sarong orasIsa ka oras

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Bikol phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
BikolHiligaynon
Haen an banyo?Diin ang banyo?
Haen an istasyon kan tren?Diin ang estasyon sang tren?
Haen an aeropuerto?Diin ang airport?
Paano ako makakaabot duman?Paano ako makakadto didto?
Liko sa walaLiko sa wala
Liko sa tooLiko sa tuo
Magdiretso kaMagdiretso sa unahan
Harani na iniMalapit na ini
Harayo iniMalayo ini
Nawara akoNadula ako
Kaipuhan ko nin taxiKinahanglan ko sang taxi
Saen ako makakabakal nin tiket?Diin ako makabakal sang tiket?
Gurano an tiket?Pila ang tiket?
Ligtas daw an paglakaw?Luwas bala ang maglakat?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Bikol phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
BikolHiligaynon
Nagugutom akoGutom ako
Napapaha akoGinauhaw ako
Tubig, tabiTubig, palihog
Sarong lamesa para sa duwa, tabiIsa ka lamesa para sa duha, palihog
An menu, tabiAng menu, palihog
Ano an saimong irinerekomendar?Ano ang imo ginarekomendar?
Gusto ko iniGusto ko ini
Masiram iniManamit gid ini
An bill, tabiAng hagna, palihog
Dai ako nagkakakan nin karneWala ako nagakaon sang karne
Igwa akong alerhiya sa pagkakanMay alerdyi ako sa pagkaon
KapeKape
TsaaTsa
TinapayTinapay

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Bikol phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
BikolHiligaynon
Gurano an halaga kaini?Pila ang bili sini?
Mahal na marhay iniMahal gid ini
Nag-aako ka daw nin mga credit card?Nagabaton ka bala sang mga credit card?
Naghahanap lang akoNagapangita lang ako
Kukuahon ko iniKuhaon ko ini
BuksanBuksi
SaradoSirado
PaglaogPagsulod
MagluwasMagguwa
Haen an merkado?Diin ang merkado?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Bikol phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
BikolHiligaynon
TabangBulig
Mag-apod nin doktorMagtawag sang doktor
Mag-apod nin pulisTawga ang pulis
Kaipuhan ko nin tabangKinahanglan ko bulig
Ako may helangNagamasakit ako
Haen an ospital?Diin ang ospital?
Haen an botika?Diin ang botika?
Masakit digdiSakit diri
Kaipuhan ko nin doktorKinahanglan ko sang doktor
Igwa daw nin ospital sa harani?May ospital bala sa malapit?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Bikol phrases and their Hiligaynon translations
BikolHiligaynon
Nagtataram ka daw nin Ingles?Makahambal ka bala sang Ingles?
Dai ko masabutanWala ako makahangop
Nasasabotan koNahangpan ko
Magtaram tabi nin luway-luwayPalihog maghambal sing mahinay
Utruhon tabi iyanPalihog sulita ina
Isurat tabi iniPalihog isulat ini
Ano an boot sabihon kaini?Ano ang buot silingon sini?
Pano mo ini sinasabi?Paano mo ini ginahambal?
Nag-aadal akoNagatuon ako
Nagtataram ako nin dikitNagahambal ako sing diutay
Pwede mo akong tabangan?Mabuligan mo bala ako?
Dai ko aramWala ako kabalo

Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.

About Hiligaynon Language

Geographical Distribution

Hiligaynon, also known as Ilonggo, is primarily spoken in the Western Visayas and Soccsksargen regions of the Philippines, including the provinces of Iloilo, Negros Occidental, and parts of Mindanao. It is also spoken by communities in other parts of the Philippines and by overseas Filipino workers and immigrants.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet, consisting of 20 letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, Ñ, Ng, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. The letters F, J, V, X, and Z are used mainly in loanwords and proper nouns.

Vowels

Hiligaynon has three main vowels: A, I, U. Each vowel can be short or long, but vowel length does not typically change word meaning.

Consonants

Includes: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, Ñ, Ng, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z. The consonants C, F, J, Q, V, X, and Z are mostly found in Spanish loanwords.

Phonetics

Features a relatively simple phonetic inventory with 16 consonants and 3 vowels. Hiligaynon is not a tonal language but has a predictable stress pattern, usually on the penultimate (second to last) syllable.

Grammar and Syntax

Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order predominates. Hiligaynon utilizes a number of affixes to denote grammatical relationships, and verbs are conjugated to indicate focus, aspect, and mood.

Loanwords

Includes a significant number of loanwords from Spanish due to the Philippines’ colonial history. There are also loanwords from English, especially in terms of technical and modern vocabulary.

Language Family

Part of the Visayan branch of the Central Philippine languages, under the wider Malayo-Polynesian group within the Austronesian family.

Writing Systems

Primarily uses the Latin script. Historically, before Spanish colonization, a form of the Baybayin script was used by early inhabitants of the region.

Writing System History

Transitioned from Baybayin to Latin script during Spanish colonial rule, with the Latin alphabet being adapted to better suit the phonetic requirements of Hiligaynon.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 10 million people speak Hiligaynon as their first language.

About Bikol Language

Geographical Distribution

Bikol languages are primarily spoken in the Bicol Region (Region V) of southeastern Luzon, Philippines. Major areas include Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, and parts of Masbate and Quezon provinces.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet, similar to Filipino and English orthography, often with specific adaptations for native sounds.

Vowels

a, e, i, o, ua – pronounced like 'ah' in fathere – pronounced like 'e' in bedi – pronounced like 'ee' in seeo – pronounced like 'o' in hopeu – pronounced like 'oo' in moon

Consonants

b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, ng, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, y, zSpecial clusters and sounds include 'ng' (/ŋ/) and 'ny' (/ɲ/). Some consonants like 'f', 'v', and 'z' appear mostly in loanwords.

Phonetics

Bikol is non-tonal, with straightforward phonology. Syllable structures are generally simple (CV, CVC). Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable but can shift for emphasis or grammatical purposes.

Grammar and Syntax

Primarily uses Verb-Subject-Object (VSO) or Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. It features a focus system similar to other Philippine languages, using verb affixes to mark grammatical relations. Aspect (completed, ongoing, contemplated) is more important than tense.

Loanwords

Bikol has a significant number of loanwords from Spanish, as well as some from English and neighboring Philippine languages like Tagalog and Cebuano.

Language Family

Part of the Austronesian language family, under the Malayo-Polynesian branch, specifically within the Central Philippine subgroup.

Writing Systems

Uses the Latin script for modern writing. Historically, Bikol speakers may have used indigenous scripts like Baybayin, though written records are limited.

Writing System History

The Latin script was introduced during Spanish colonization, leading to the widespread literacy of Bikolano populations in both Spanish and Romanized Bikol.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 4.5 to 5 million speakers across different Bikol varieties, including Central Bikol, Rinconada Bikol, Pandan Bikol, and others.

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