How to Write 'HOME' in Baybayin Script (Cebuano)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Cebuano word HOME. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
CEBUANO TRANSLATION
HOME
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ba-La
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ba-La-Y
Etymology
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *balay, referring to a dwelling or shelter.
ROOT WORD: BALAY
balayon
to build
panimalay
home or household
mabalay
can be built
kabalayan
group of houses