How to Write 'Forgiveness' in Baybayin Script (Hiligaynon)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Hiligaynon word Forgiveness. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
HILIGAYNON TRANSLATION
Forgiveness
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ka-Pa-Ta-Wa-Ra
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ka-Pa-Ta-Wa-Ra-N
Etymology
Rooted in 'tawad', similar to Tagalog, signifying the act of reducing a price or releasing a moral debt.
ROOT WORD: TAWAD
patawaron
to forgive someone
nagpatawad
forgave
mapatawad
to be forgiven
ginpatawad
was forgiven