Traveling to other provinces allows you to learn about a new culture by appreciating local art and architecture, trying out the local delicacies, and interacting with the people using their language. When visiting Iloilo, Negros, and Capiz, it will be handy if you learn some basic Ilonggo (Hiligaynon) phrases. While most Ilonggos, Negrenses and Capiznons can very well converse in English and Tagalog, trying to speak their language will make the experience more fun.
Below are some of the basic Ilonggo phrases that you can use in your everyday interaction with the locals. Note that phrases are grouped as Formal and Casual. We recommend using the casual form which is more conversational tone and not as "stiff" sounding as the formal form.
BASIC GREETINGS
| English | Ilonggo (Formal) | Ilonggo (Casual) |
| Good morning! | Maayong aga! | Ma'yong aga! |
| Good noon! | Maayong ugto! | Ma'yong ugto! |
| Good afternoon! | Maayong hapon! | Ma'yong hapon! |
| Good evening! | Maayong gab-i! | Ma'yong gab-i! |
| Happy Fiesta! | Malipayong Piyesta! | Malipayong Piyesta! |
| Thank you! | Salamat! | Salamat! |
| Thank you very much! | Damo nga salamat! | Salamat gid! |
| You're welcome. | Wala man. | Wa'ay man. |
LANGUAGE
| English | Ilonggo (Formal) | Ilonggo (Casual) |
| Do you speak Tagalog? Do you speak Ilonggo? |
Kabalo ka mag-hambal Tagalog? Kabalo ka mag-hambal Ilonggo? |
Kabalo ka mag-Tagalog? Kabalo ka mag-Ilonggo? |
| - Yes | - Hu-o | - Hu-o |
| - No | - Indi | - Indi |
| - Just a little. | - Jutay lang. | - Jutay lang. |
| - I don't speak Tagalog. - I don't speak Ilonggo. |
- Indi ko kabalo mag-hambal Tagalog. - Indi ko kabalo mag-hambal Ilonggo. |
- Indi ko kabalo mag-Tagalog. - Indi ko kabalo mag-Ilonggo. |
| - I don't understand. | - Indi ko ka-intiende. | - Indi ko ka-intiende. |
PERSONAL INTRODUCTION
| English | Ilonggo (Formal) | Ilonggo (Casual) |
| What's your name? | Ano imo ngalan? | Ano ngalan mo? |
| How are you? | Kumusta ka? | Musta ka? |
| - Fine, thank you. | - Maayo man, salamat. | - Ma'yo man, salamat. |
| Where do you live? | Di-in ka gaistar? | Taga-di-in ka? |
| - I live in ________. | - Gaistar ako sa ________. | - Taga-________ ako. |
| Where did you come from? | Di-in ka halin? | Di-in ka halin? |
| - I came from ________. | - Halin ko sa ________. | - Halin ko sa ________. |
NUMBERS
| English | Ilonggo | Spanish |
| 01 - one | 01 - isa | 01 - uno / una |
| 02 - two | 02 - duwa | 02 - dos |
| 03 - three | 03 - tatlo | 03 - tres |
| 04 - four | 04 - apat | 04 - kuwatro |
| 05 - five | 05 - lima | 05 - singko |
| 06 - six | 06 - anom | 06 - sais |
| 07 - seven | 07 - pito | 07 - siyete |
| 08 - eight | 08 - walo | 08 - otcho |
| 09 - nine | 09 - siyam | 09 - nuwebe |
| 10 - ten | 10 - pulo | 10 - diyes |
| 11 - eleven | 11 - onse | 11 - onse |
| 12 - twelve | 12 - dose | 12 - dose |
| 13 - thirteen | 13 - trese | 13 - trese |
| 14 - fourteen | 14 - katorse | 14 - katorse |
| 15 - fifteen | 15 - kinse | 15 - kinse |
| 16 - sixteen | 16 - diyesi-sais | 16 - diyesi-sais |
| 17 - seventeen | 17 - diyesi-siyete | 17 - diyesi-siyete |
| 18 - eighteen | 18 - diyesi-otcho | 18 - diyesi-otcho |
| 19 - nineteen | 19 - diyesi-nuwebe | 19 - diyesi-nuwebe |
| 20 - twenty | 20 - bente | 20 - bente |
| 21 - twenty-one | 21 - bente-uno | 21 - bente-uno |
| 22 - twenty-two | 22 - bente-dos | 22 - bente-dos |
| 23 - twenty-three ... | 23 - bente-tres ... | 23 - bente-tres ... |
| 30 - thirty | 30 - trenta | 30 - trenta |
| 31 - thirty-one ... | 31 - trenta-y-uno ... | 31 - trenta-y-uno ... |
| 40 - forty | 40 - kuwarenta | 40 - kuwarenta |
| 50 - fifty | 50 - singkuwenta | 50 - singkuwenta |
| 60 - sixty | 60 - sisenta | 60 - sisenta |
| 70 - seventy | 70 - sitenta | 70 - sitenta |
| 80 - eighty | 80 - otchenta | 80 - otchenta |
| 90 - ninety | 90 - nobenta | 90 - nobenta |
| 100 - one hundred | 100 - isa ka gatus | 100 - siyento |
| 200 - two hundred | 200 - duwa ka gatus | 200 - dos siyentos |
| 300 - three hundred ... | 300 - tatlo ka gatus ... | 300 - tres siyentos ... |
| 1,000 - one thousand | 1,000 - isa ka libo | 1,000 - uno mil |
| 2,000 - two thousand | 2,000 - duwa ka libo | 2,000 - dos mil |
| 3,000 - three thousand ... | 3,000 - tatlo ka libo ... | 3,000 - tres mil ... |
TIME
| English | Ilonggo (Formal) | Ilonggo (Casual) |
| What's the time? | Ano oras na? | Ano oras na? |
| - It's one o'click. - It's two o'clock. - It's two twenty. - It's two thirty - It;s two fifty. - It's Number o'click. |
- Ala una na. - Alas dos na. - Alas dos bente na. - Alas dos y medya na - Alas dos y singkuwenta na ... - Alas Spanish Number na. |
- Ala una na. - Alas dos na. - Alas dos bente na. - Alas dos y medya na. - Alas dos y singkuwenta na ... - Alas Spanish Number na. |
| What time do we ... When do we ... ... eat? ... leave? |
Ano oras kita ... San-o kita ... ... maka-on? ... malakat? |
Ano oras 'ta ... San-o 'ta ... ... maka-on? ... malakat? |
| - At number o'clock. - Now. - Later. - Tomorrow. |
- Ala(s) Spanish Number. - Subong. - Karon. - Buwas |
- Ala(s) Spanish Number. - Subong. - Karon. - Buwas. |
TRAVEL
| English | Ilonggo (Formal) | Ilonggo (Casual) |
| What time is the trip going _____? | Ano oras ang biyahe pakadto _____? | Ano oras ang biyahe pakadto _____? |
| How many hours is the trip going to _____? | Pila ka oras ang biyahe pakadto _____? | Pila ka oras ang biyahe pakadto _____? |
| How much is the fare going _____? | Tag pila ang plete pakadto _____? | Tag pila ang plete pakadto _____? |
| Bus/Jeep: Please pass my fare. |
Palihog! |
Palihog! |
| Please pull over! | Lugar lang! | Lugar lang! |
| Taxi: Sir, please bring me to _____. |
Nong, ihatod ko sa _____. |
Nong, ihatod ko sa _____. |
DINING
| English | Ilonggo (Formal) | Ilonggo (Casual) |
| Let's eat! | Kaon kita! | Kaon 'ta! |
| Have you eaten yet? | Ka kaon ka na? | Ka kaon ka na? |
| Yes, I just ate. Thanks! | Hu-o, bag-o lang gid ko katapos kaon. Salamat! | Hu-o, bag-o lang gid ko katapos kaon. Salamat! |
| Not yet. | Wala pa. | Wa-ay pa. |
| Where do you want to eat? | Diin mo gusto magka-on? | Diin mo gusto magka-on? |
| Miss/Sir, do you have _____? | Nang/Nong, may ara kamo _____? | Nang/Nong, may ara kamo _____? |
| - Yes, we have. - No, we don't |
- May ara. - Wala | - May ara. - Wa-ay. |
| Delicious! | Manamit! | Namit! |
| Do you have WiFi here? | May ara kamo WiFi diri? | May WiFi diri? |
SHOPPING
| English | Ilonggo (Formal) | Ilonggo (Casual) |
| How much is this? How much is that? | Tagpila ini? Tagpila ina? |
Tagpila 'ni? Tagpila 'na? |
| How much is 1/2/3 kilos? | Tagpila ang isa/duwa/tatlo ka kilo? | Tagpila ang isa/duwa/tatlo ka kilo? |
| How many? | Pila ka damo? | Pila ka damo? |
| How many pieces?. | Pila ka bi-log? | Pila ka bi-log? |
| - It's so expensive! | - Kamahal! | - Kamahal! |
| Do you have _____? | May ara kamo? | May ara kamo? |
| - Yes, we have. - No, we don't |
- May ara. - Wala | - May ara. - Wa-ay. |
| Don't I get a discount? | Wala tawad? | Wa-ay tawad? |
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For your next trip to Iloilo, Negros or Capiz, do try to learn some Ilonggo phrases. Bookmark this link to keep it handy. Do you have other Ilonggo phrases you wish to learn, or you think should be add to this list? Send us a comment below.
Special thanks to our friends Roby Cruz and Francis Varon for helping us with this list.
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