How to Write 'Salamat' in Baybayin Script (Hiligaynon)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Hiligaynon word Salamat. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
HILIGAYNON TRANSLATION
Salamat
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Sa-La-Ma
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Sa-La-Ma-T
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic 'salamat', meaning peace or greetings, which became the standard expression for thanks across the archipelago.
ROOT WORD: SALAMAT
magpasalamat
to thank
nagapasalamat
is thanking
pasalamatan
to thank someone
pasalamat
thanks