Learn Bicol : Basic Bicolano Phrases
by Caramoan Travel Guide on Jan.08, 2009, under Travel Tips
It’s always nice to know at least a little about the language / dialect of the places we visit. In the Caramoan Islands, the local communities speak Bicol or Bicolano. If you’re planning on visiting the Caramoan Islands soon, the few basic phrases below might help you in getting around the place. These phrases might come handy during communication with the local residents or simply when asking directions.
Good morning – Maray na Aldaw
Good afternoon – Maray na Hapon
Good evening- Maray na banggi
Good night-maray na banggi
Thank you- salamat
You are welcome- mabalos
I’m glad to meet you- Ugma akong naghilingan kita.
My name is… – (name) an ngaran ko
What is your name? – Anong pangaran mo?
Hello – Hello
How are you? – Kumusta
I’m sorry – Patawarun mo ako
Yes – Iyo
No -Dai
Please – Tabi (di ginagamit at the beginning of a sentence)
Please speak slowly – Pakiluway-luwayan man tabi (please) ang pagtaram mo
What is this? -Ano ni?
How much? -Gurano ni?
Do you speak English? -Tatao ka magtaram English?
Do you understand? -Nakakasabot ka?
Where is… -Hain ang…
Where are… ? -Hain ang mga…
How do you say____ in Bikol? -Pano sabihun ang ____ sa Bikol?
I’m tired. -Pagal na ako
It’s ok. -Ayus lng yan.
Mother – Ina (pero di na masyado ginagamit in normal talk) ex. Mama Mary – Inang Maria
Father – Ama
Brother – tugang na lalaki
Sister – tugang na babayi
Hospital – ospital
Store – tindahan
Water – tubig
Food – kakanun
Where is the nearest restroom? -Hain ang pinakaharaning banyo?
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February 11th, 2009 on 1:38 PM
well im amazed its so beautiful!! and look forward for my summer vacation!!
February 11th, 2009 on 1:42 PM
i’ve been to Baao last january!! hoping to go to Caramoan this April for my summer getaway!
May 30th, 2009 on 6:45 AM
What does “uragon ka noy” mean?
I received this comment on a video post I have on youtube and would like to find out what it means.
Thank you!
June 13th, 2009 on 8:54 AM
MAGAYUNON!!!
July 7th, 2009 on 5:54 PM
Its so nice to learn bicol dialect… i hope there are more translations that will be post here in this site… i am willing to learn bicolano’s dialect… My father is a bicolano and i love to stay and have my vacation in Bicol…
July 30th, 2009 on 6:42 PM
maray man ta naifeature an saro s magagayon na lugar kan bikol.
bikol ……an lugar kan magagayon!
August 8th, 2009 on 11:44 AM
amazing!
hope I can see this place in real
August 8th, 2009 on 11:45 AM
magaun talaga ang bikol bako lang sa paghuna moh!
September 1st, 2009 on 4:15 PM
Please don’t bother to stay in Rex Inn, poor ang services nila, mukha silang pera, at di marunong makipag usap. Try other hotel or Inn I suggest, Maganda ang caramoan, pero nadissapoint kami sa tinirhan namin, please see below the Inn.
Rex Tourist Inn – Located in Real St. Barangay Tawog.
November 12th, 2009 on 12:15 PM
wish that someday i can see the birth place of my father…