How to Write 'Friend' in Baybayin Script (Hiligaynon)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Hiligaynon word Friend. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
HILIGAYNON TRANSLATION
Friend
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
A-Ya
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
A-B-Ya-N
Etymology
From the root word *abyan* meaning 'companion'.