How to Write 'Smart' in Baybayin Script (Bikol)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Bikol word Smart. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
BIKOL TRANSLATION
Smart
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ma-Ya
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ma-Ya-D
Etymology
Usually means 'good', but in context of 'smart', it implies being 'good in the head' or skilled.
ROOT WORD: AYAD
maayo
good
kaayadan
goodness
mag-ayad
to get better
pinakamayad
the best