How to Write 'Care' in Baybayin Script (Bikol)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Bikol word Care. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
BIKOL TRANSLATION
Care
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
A-Ta-Ma
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
A-Ta-Ma-N
Etymology
From the Bikol root 'ataman', sharing origins with other Central Philippine languages meaning to nurture or raise.
ROOT WORD: ATAMAN
nag-aataman
nurturing
atamanon
to care for
pag-ataman
nurturance
inataman
raised or cared for