Learn Hiligaynon Dialect

Hi everyone, here’s few basic Hiligaynon phrases. Most of it are common colloquial phrases. Suggestions and correction are very much welcome since I’m no language expert. This is the dialect spoken in Iloilo, Bacolod and anywhere in the country that’s populated by ilonggos.

Greetings

Maayong Aga – Good Morning

Maayong Udto – Good Noon

Maayong Gabi – Good Evening

Commonly used Phrases

Nakakaon ka na? – Have you eaten already?

Kaon ta – Let’s Eat

Diin Ka Magkadto? – Where are you going?

Bayad Palihog, salamat - Phrase used to ask somebody to pass the jeepney fare to the driver.

Sa lugar lang sa babaw – Phrase used to ask the driver to drop you off when the jeepney arrives to your destination.

Food in Hiligaynon/Ilonggo Dialect

Kasag – Crab
Pusit – Squid
Isda – Fish
Mani – Peanuts
Sandiya – Watermelon
Paho – Mango
Kan-on – Rice
Ginamos – Shrimp paste
Uga – Dried Fish