Cuyonon is a language spoken on the coast of Palawan, and the Cuyo Islands in the Philippines.[1] Cuyonon had been the lingua franca (language used for communication) of the province of Palawan until recently when migration flow rapidly increased. 43% of the total population of Palawan during the late ‘80s spoke and used Cuyonon as a language. But later studies show a significant decrease in the number of Cuyonon speakers. The Cuyonon language is classified by the Summer Institute of Linguistics as belonging to the Central Philippine, West Bisayan, Kuyan subgroup. The biggest number of speakers lives in the Cuyo Group of Islands, which is located between Northern Palawan and Panay Island.
Simple greetings [edit]
- Good morning - Mayad nga timprano
- Good afternoon - Mayad nga ugtong adlaw
- Good evening/night - Mayad nga gabi
- How are you? - Kamosta kaw ren?
- I'm fine/good and you? - Mayad da, ikaw?
- I'm just fine, by the grace of God - Kaloy' Dios mayad da.
- Thank you - Salamat
- Where are you going? - Adin kaw pakon?
- What are you doing? - Anono imong ingboboat?
- Oh, Nothing in particular. - Ara ra.
- Please come in. - Dayon kamo.
- Long time no see. - Maboay kita reng ara agkita.
Common Expressions [edit]
| Cuyonon |
Tagalog |
English |
| Mayad nga timprano |
Magandang umaga |
Good morning |
| Mayad nga ugtong adlaw |
Magandang tanghali |
Good noon |
| Mayad nga apon |
Magandang hapon |
Good afternoon |
| Mayad nga serem |
Magandang Takipsilim |
Good dusk |
| Mayad nga gabi |
Magandang gabi |
Good evening |
| Mayad nga adlaw |
Magandang araw |
Good day |
| Aroman |
Bukas |
Tomorrow |
| Dominggo |
Linggo |
Week |
| Bolan |
Buwan |
Month |
| Dagon |
Taon |
Year |
| Matamang salamat |
Maraming salamat |
Thanks a lot |
| Inggegegma takaw |
Mahal kita |
I love you |
| Selag ako kanimo |
Galit ako sayo |
I hate you |
| Een |
Oo |
Yes |
| Beken/Indi |
Hindi |
No |
| Amos |
Tara na |
Let's go |
| Maderep |
Masipag |
Industrious |
| Ma-ambeng |
Masaya |
Happy |
| Masabor |
Masarap |
Delicious |
| Mabaskeg |
Malakas |
Strong |
| Ambog |
Mayabang |
Boastful |
| Kabos |
Bobo |
Dumb |
| Boang |
Baliw |
Crazy |
| Bengel |
Bingi |
Deaf |
| Maiseg |
Matapang |
Brave |
| Maloway |
Mabagal |
Slow |
| Tekagan |
Malandi |
Flirtatious |
| Panulay |
Demonyo |
Demon |
| Boring |
Dumi |
Dirt |
| Mahuga |
Mahirap |
Difficult |
| Adlek |
Takot |
Afraid |
| Lalaki |
Lalaki |
Male |
| Babai' |
Babae |
Female |
| Manong |
Kuya |
Older brother |
| Manang |
Ate |
Older sister |
| Matinlo kaw |
Maganda ka |
You are beautiful |
| Gwapo kaw |
Gwapo ka |
You are manly |
| Lebaan kaw |
Mabait ka |
You are kind |
| Pagamblig |
Mag ingat ka |
Take care |
| Karawat |
Laro |
Play |
| Tio' |
Aso |
Dog |
| Koti' |
Pusa |
Cat |
| Ambe |
Daga |
Rat |
| Palamingko' |
Langgam |
Ant |
| Kalag |
Kaluluwa |
Spirit |
| Aso' |
Usok |
Smoke |
| Tobig |
Tubig |
Water |
| Itas |
Itaas |
Up |
| Idalem |
Ilalim |
Down |
| Kwarta |
Pera |
Money |
| Sinsilyo |
Barya |
Coins |
| Merkado |
Palengke |
Market |
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