How to Write 'Tattoo' in Baybayin Script (Cebuano)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Cebuano word tattoo. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
CEBUANO TRANSLATION
Tattoo
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ba-To
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ba-To-K
Etymology
An indigenous term referring to traditional markings or tattoos, originating from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian roots for 'mark' or 'design'.
ROOT WORD: BATOK
pagbatok
the act of tattooing
mabatok
to be able to tattoo
binatokan
adorned with tattoos
batokan
to mark with a design