How to Write 'Salamat' in Baybayin Script (Bikol)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Bikol word Salamat. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
BIKOL TRANSLATION
Salamat
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Sa-La-Ma
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Sa-La-Ma-T
Etymology
Originally from Arabic, this word entered the Bikol language and replaced or supplemented indigenous terms for gratitude.
ROOT WORD: SALAMAT
magpasalamat
to thank
nagpapasalamat
is thanking
pasalamatan
to thank someone
pagpapasalamat
thanksgiving