How to Write 'Hello' in Baybayin Script (Hiligaynon)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Hiligaynon word Hello. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
HILIGAYNON TRANSLATION
Hello
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ku-Mu-Ta
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ku-Mu-S-Ta
Etymology
Adapted from the Spanish '¿Cómo está?' into the local phonology.
ROOT WORD: KUMUSTA
Magkumusta
To greet
Nagkumusta
Greeted
Makikumusta
To ask for news about someone
Ginakamusta
Being greeted