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How English and Ilocano compare

Shared writing system

English and Ilocano are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

English belongs to the Indo-European family while Ilocano belongs to the Austronesian family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Sentence structure changes

English follows subject-verb-object (SVO) order while Ilocano follows verb-subject-object (VSO). The translator has to rebuild each sentence rather than substitute words in place, so the output will not line up word-for-word with your input. Splitting long sentences improves accuracy.

Speakers

English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Ilocano: Approximately 10 million speakers, making it the third most spoken native language in the Philippines.

Common English phrases in Ilocano

Everyday phrases translated from English to Ilocano — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Hello
Hello
Good morning
Naimbag nga bigat
Good afternoon
Naimbag nga malem
Good evening
Naimbag a rabii
Good night
Naimbag a rabii
Goodbye
Agpakada
See you later
Agkitata inton agangay
See you tomorrow
Agkitata inton bigat
Welcome
Maikablaawkayo
How are you?
Kasano ti kasasaadmo?
I am fine, thank you
Nasayaat ti kasasaadko, agyamankami
Have a good day
Naimbag nga aldaw

Courtesy

Please
Pangngaasiyo
Thank you
Agyamankami kenka
Thank you very much
Agyaman kami unay
You are welcome
Maawatkayo
Yes
Wen
No
Saan
Excuse me
Dispensarennak
I am sorry
Ladingitek
No problem
Awan ti problema
Of course
Siempre
Congratulations
Kablaaw
Good luck
Naimbag a gasat

Introductions

What is your name?
Ania ti naganmo?
Nice to meet you
Naragsak ti pannakaam-ammo kadakayo
Where are you from?
Sadino ti naggapuam?
How old are you?
Mano tawenmon?
I am a student
Maysaak nga estudiante
I am here on holiday
Addaak ditoy nga agbakasion
I am here for work
Addaak ditoy gapu iti trabaho
This is my friend
Daytoy ti gayyemko

Numbers

One
Maysa
Two
Dua
Three
Tallo
Four
Uppat
Five
Lima
Six
Innem
Seven
Pito
Eight
Walo
Nine
Siam
Ten
Sangapulo
One hundred
Sangagasut
One thousand
Sangaribu

Time and dates

Today
Ita nga aldaw
Tomorrow
Inton bigat
Yesterday
Idi kalman
Now
Ita
Later
Idi agangay
What time is it?
Ania nga oras?
In the morning
Iti agsapa
In the evening
Iti malem
Monday
Lunes nga aldaw
Friday
Biernes
Next week
Inton sumaruno a lawas
One hour
Maysa nga oras

Directions and travel

Where is the bathroom?
Sadino ti ayan ti banio?
Where is the train station?
Sadino ti ayan ti estasion ti tren?
Where is the airport?
Sadino ti ayan ti eropuerto?
How do I get there?
Kasano a makadanonak sadiay?
Turn left
Agkannigidka
Turn right
Agkannawan
Go straight ahead
Diretsoka nga umasideg
It is near
Asidegen dayta
It is far
Adayo dayta
I am lost
Napukawak
I need a taxi
Kasapulan ti taksi
Where can I buy a ticket?
Sadino ti mabalinko a paggatangan iti tiket?
How much is the ticket?
Mano ti tiket?
Is it safe to walk?
Natalged kadi ti magna?

Food and restaurants

I am hungry
Mabisinanak
I am thirsty
Mawawak
Water, please
Danum, pangngaasim
A table for two, please
Maysa a lamisaan para iti dua, pangngaasiyo
The menu, please
Ti menu, pangngaasiyo
What do you recommend?
Ania ti irekomendayo?
I would like this
Kayatko koma daytoy
It is delicious
Naimas dayta
The bill, please
Ti bill, pangngaasim
I do not eat meat
Saanak a mangan iti karne
I have a food allergy
Adda food allergy-ko
Coffee
Kape ti
Tea
Ti tsa
Bread
Tinapay

Shopping and money

How much does this cost?
Mano ti magastos daytoy?
It is too expensive
Nangina unay dayta
Do you accept credit cards?
Awatenyo kadi dagiti credit card?
I am just looking
Agbirbirokak laeng
I will take it
Alaek dayta
Open
Luktan
Closed
Naserraan
Entrance
Pagserkan
Exit
Rummuar
Where is the market?
Sadino ti ayan ti merkado?

Emergency and health

Help
Tumulong
Call a doctor
Tumawag iti doktor
Call the police
Tawagan ti polis
I need help
Kasapulan ti tulong
I am sick
Masakitak
Where is the hospital?
Sadino ti ayan ti ospital?
Where is the pharmacy?
Sadino ti ayan ti botika?
It hurts here
Nasakit ditoy
I need a doctor
Kasapulan ti doktor
Is there a hospital nearby?
Adda kadi ospital iti asideg?

Getting help with language

Do you speak English?
Agsasaoka kadi iti Ingles?
I do not understand
Diak maawatan
I understand
Maawatakon
Please speak slowly
Pangngaasiyo ta agsaokayo nga in-inut
Please repeat that
Pangngaasiyo ta ulitenyo dayta
Please write it down
Pangngaasiyo ta isuratyo dayta
What does this mean?
Ania ti kayat a sawen daytoy?
How do you say this?
Kasano nga ibagam daytoy?
I am learning
Agsursuroak
I speak a little
Agsaoak bassit
Can you help me?
Mabalin kadi a tulongannak?
I do not know
Saan ko nga ammo

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

About Ilocano Language

Geographical Distribution

Primarily spoken in the northern parts of the Philippines, especially in the Ilocos Region and parts of Central Luzon, Cagayan Valley, and Cordillera Administrative Region.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, NG, O, P, R, S, T, U, W, Y

Vowels

aeiouA is pronounced more openly like ahE is pronounced more like ehI is pronounced likeee O is pronounced more like ohU is pronounced like oo

Consonants

bcdghjklmnngprstwy

Phonetics

Features 21 phonemes including notable vowel shifts that affect word meaning.

Grammar and Syntax

Verb-subject-object (VSO) order predominates. Focuses heavily on verb conjugation to express tense, mood, and aspect.

Loanwords

Includes words from Spanish, English, and other Philippine languages due to historical and modern influences.

Language Family

Part of the Austronesian language family, under the Malayo-Polynesian group.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script. Historically, also used a variant of the Baybayin script pre-colonial era.

Writing System History

Transitioned from Baybayin to Latin script during the Spanish colonial period.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 10 million speakers, making it the third most spoken native language in the Philippines.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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