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How to Write 'Saviour' in Baybayin Script (Hiligaynon)

Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Hiligaynon word Saviour. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.

HILIGAYNON TRANSLATION

Saviour

Traditional Writing Method ᜋᜈᜓᜎᜓᜏ
Breakdown: Ma-Nu-Lu-Wa
Modern Writing Method ᜋᜈᜓᜎᜓᜏᜐ᜔
Breakdown: Ma-Nu-Lu-Wa-S

Etymology

Cognate with Cebuano 'luwas', it refers to a redeemer or one who rescues.

ROOT WORD: LUWAS

luwason to rescue
naluwas rescued
pagluwas the act of rescuing
manuluwas savior