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Diving into Ilocano: Words from the Heart

Ilocano is one of the oldest and third most common languages spoken in the Philippines. It is somewhat mutually intelligible with a few other languages on the islands. It is primarily used in northern regions like Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and parts of Cagayan Valley. It belongs to the Austronesian language family, which is shared by other Filipino languages like Tagalog and Cebuano

Let’s dive into these words that may not have a direct translation in English but are full of significance.

1. RIRIBOK

Definition: To distract or trouble someone.

Example: “Ririboken ni Nollan ti panagluto ni manang na.”

Translation: Nollan is distracting his Ate while she’s cooking.

2. NALIDAY

Definition: Sadness or the state of being sad.

Example: “Naliday ni Yleena nga madi nakaapan idi kasangay ni lakay na.”

Translation: Yleena is sad that she cannot attend her husband’s birthday.

3. AGSARDAY

Definition: To be stubborn or to refuse to follow instructions.

Example: “Agsarday ni Jenzel nga agsanay para iti CAVRAA 2025.”

Translation: Jenzel is stubborn and doesn't want to train for CAVRAA 2025.

4. INDENGAM

Definition: To endure or to bear something, especially hardships.

Example: “Indengam ti sakit ti ulo nga tugot ta panagayat mo itta nga lalaki.”

Translation: Endure the headache caused by your love for that man.

5. NARANGGAS

Definition: Careless, reckless.

Example: “Madim ikkan ti papeles ta naranggas ata nga tao.”

Translation: Don’t give the documents to her because she’s careless.

6. NAIBATANG

Definition: Assigned or designated to a task or duty.

Example: “Naibatangak nga agluto ti innapoy nu bigat.”

Translation: I was assigned to cook rice tomorrow.

7. LADINGIT

Definition: A feeling of bitterness, sorrow, or sadness.

Example: “Adda ti ladingit iti pusok nu panpanunutek nga ibati nak.”

Translation: There is bitterness in my heart thinking that you might leave me

8. AGULLA-ULLANG

Definition: To keep crying, often implying excessive or continuous crying.

Example: “Agulla-ullang ni Ico idi natiliw isuna ni baket na nga adda kadwa na nga sabali”

Translation: Ico keeps crying when he caught his wife with someone else

9. BURIBOR

Definition: To disturb someone or something that is still or quiet.

Example: “Ni Czarifa ket buribor ti panagaramid ni Aldrei ti pangaldaw da.”

Translation: Czarifa is disturbing Aldrei while he’s cooking their lunch.

10. KATANG-KATANG

Definition: A term used to describe a feeling of being stubborn, or hard-headed.

Example: “Katang-katang ata nga ubing! Madi na kayat ti agiskwela ti nasayaat.”

Translation: That kid is stubborn! She doesn’t want to study well.

That’s a wrap for today, Hope you learned something new and fun. If you liked this, don’t forget to hit that like button, and leave a comment with any words you want me to cover next!

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