Biogesic expresses "care" in different local dialects

Expressing care in different Visayan dialects
Expressing care in different Visayan dialects

HOW is care expressed in different local dialects?

Visayas and Mindanao are clustered into nine different regions, making them one of the most diverse parts of the country with at least 30 local dialects and 16 major islands.

With the continuing threat of the Covid-19 pandemic, expressing one’s care and affection is priceless. With the changing quarantine classifications concerning everyone more than ever, expressing deep affection to family, friends and relatives from other islands or regions with a simple “pangangamusta” or “ingat” may help alleviate the anxiety collectively experienced by everyone.

Expressing care can be done in a variety of ways. Here is a rundown of commonly used terms in different local dialects; common expressions used by the locals to wish someone well. The following words mean one thing: “Take care” or “ingat.”

Visayan dialects

Cebuano - “Amping”

"Amping kanunay sa imong pag biyahe!"

Boholano - “Ajo ajo”

"Pag ajo ajo sa imo lakaw!"

Hilgaynon - “Halong”

"Halong ka gid padto sa skwelahan!"

Waray - “Paghirot”

"Paghirot hit imo lawas para diri ka masakit."

Aklanon - “Dahan”

"Dahan ka ha sa trabaho!"

Mindanao dialects

Maranao - “Piyapiya”

"Piyapiya ka igirap ping dribe ka!"

Surigaonon - “Ajo-ajo”

"Ajo-ajo sa inyo lakaw!"

Chavacano - “Cuidao”

"Tiene cuidao si pabolbida!"

Tausog - “Kamayah!”

"Ha adlaw eni magkamayah man kita niyu!"
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