How to Write 'Brother' in Baybayin Script (Hiligaynon)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Hiligaynon word Brother. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
HILIGAYNON TRANSLATION
Brother
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
U-To
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
U-To-D
Etymology
From the root 'utod' meaning 'to cut,' signifying individuals shared from the same cut of life or womb.
ROOT WORD: UTOD
mag-utod
siblings
kauturan
fellowship
uturon
to cut something
nag-utod
cut something