How to Write 'Smart' in Baybayin Script (Hiligaynon)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Hiligaynon word Smart. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
HILIGAYNON TRANSLATION
Smart
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ma-A-La
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ma-A-La-M
Etymology
Shared with other Visayan languages, it stems from 'alam' which refers to understanding or awareness.
ROOT WORD: ALAM
kaalam
knowledge
maalamon
wise
nagakaalam
becoming smart
hi-alman
to recognize