How to Write 'Mabuhay' in Baybayin Script (Bikol)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Bikol word mabuhay. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
BIKOL TRANSLATION
Mabuhay
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ma-Bu-Ha
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ma-Bu-Ha-Y
Etymology
From the root 'buhay', shared with Tagalog, referring to the state of being alive.
ROOT WORD: BUHAY
nabuhay
lived
nagbubuhay
is living
mabubuhay
will live
kabuhayan
livelihood