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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

Greetings: English phrases and their Ilocano translations
EnglishIlocano
HelloHello
Good morningNaimbag nga bigat
Good afternoonNaimbag nga malem
Good eveningNaimbag a rabii
Good nightNaimbag a rabii
GoodbyeAgpakada
See you laterAgkitata inton agangay
See you tomorrowAgkitata inton bigat
WelcomeMaikablaawkayo
How are you?Kasano ti kasasaadmo?
I am fine, thank youNasayaat ti kasasaadko, agyamankami
Have a good dayNaimbag nga aldaw

Courtesy

Courtesy: English phrases and their Ilocano translations
EnglishIlocano
PleasePangngaasiyo
Thank youAgyamankami kenka
Thank you very muchAgyaman kami unay
You are welcomeMaawatkayo
YesWen
NoSaan
Excuse meDispensarennak
I am sorryLadingitek
No problemAwan ti problema
Of courseSiempre
CongratulationsKablaaw
Good luckNaimbag a gasat

Introductions

Introductions: English phrases and their Ilocano translations
EnglishIlocano
What is your name?Ania ti naganmo?
Nice to meet youNaragsak ti pannakaam-ammo kadakayo
Where are you from?Sadino ti naggapuam?
How old are you?Mano tawenmon?
I am a studentMaysaak nga estudiante
I am here on holidayAddaak ditoy nga agbakasion
I am here for workAddaak ditoy gapu iti trabaho
This is my friendDaytoy ti gayyemko

Numbers

Numbers: English phrases and their Ilocano translations
EnglishIlocano
OneMaysa
TwoDua
ThreeTallo
FourUppat
FiveLima
SixInnem
SevenPito
EightWalo
NineSiam
TenSangapulo
One hundredSangagasut
One thousandSangaribu

Time and dates

Time and dates: English phrases and their Ilocano translations
EnglishIlocano
TodayIta nga aldaw
TomorrowInton bigat
YesterdayIdi kalman
NowIta
LaterIdi agangay
What time is it?Ania nga oras?
In the morningIti agsapa
In the eveningIti malem
MondayLunes nga aldaw
FridayBiernes
Next weekInton sumaruno a lawas
One hourMaysa nga oras

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: English phrases and their Ilocano translations
EnglishIlocano
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 leftAgkannigidka
Turn rightAgkannawan
Go straight aheadDiretsoka nga umasideg
It is nearAsidegen dayta
It is farAdayo dayta
I am lostNapukawak
I need a taxiKasapulan 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

Food and restaurants: English phrases and their Ilocano translations
EnglishIlocano
I am hungryMabisinanak
I am thirstyMawawak
Water, pleaseDanum, pangngaasim
A table for two, pleaseMaysa a lamisaan para iti dua, pangngaasiyo
The menu, pleaseTi menu, pangngaasiyo
What do you recommend?Ania ti irekomendayo?
I would like thisKayatko koma daytoy
It is deliciousNaimas dayta
The bill, pleaseTi bill, pangngaasim
I do not eat meatSaanak a mangan iti karne
I have a food allergyAdda food allergy-ko
CoffeeKape ti
TeaTi tsa
BreadTinapay

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: English phrases and their Ilocano translations
EnglishIlocano
How much does this cost?Mano ti magastos daytoy?
It is too expensiveNangina unay dayta
Do you accept credit cards?Awatenyo kadi dagiti credit card?
I am just lookingAgbirbirokak laeng
I will take itAlaek dayta
OpenLuktan
ClosedNaserraan
EntrancePagserkan
ExitRummuar
Where is the market?Sadino ti ayan ti merkado?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: English phrases and their Ilocano translations
EnglishIlocano
HelpTumulong
Call a doctorTumawag iti doktor
Call the policeTawagan ti polis
I need helpKasapulan ti tulong
I am sickMasakitak
Where is the hospital?Sadino ti ayan ti ospital?
Where is the pharmacy?Sadino ti ayan ti botika?
It hurts hereNasakit ditoy
I need a doctorKasapulan ti doktor
Is there a hospital nearby?Adda kadi ospital iti asideg?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: English phrases and their Ilocano translations
EnglishIlocano
Do you speak English?Agsasaoka kadi iti Ingles?
I do not understandDiak maawatan
I understandMaawatakon
Please speak slowlyPangngaasiyo ta agsaokayo nga in-inut
Please repeat thatPangngaasiyo ta ulitenyo dayta
Please write it downPangngaasiyo ta isuratyo dayta
What does this mean?Ania ti kayat a sawen daytoy?
How do you say this?Kasano nga ibagam daytoy?
I am learningAgsursuroak
I speak a littleAgsaoak bassit
Can you help me?Mabalin kadi a tulongannak?
I do not knowSaan 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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