How to Write 'Smile' in Baybayin Script (Hiligaynon)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Hiligaynon word smile. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
HILIGAYNON TRANSLATION
Smile
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Yu-Hu
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Yu-Hu-M
Etymology
A native Visayan term likely related to the concept of warmth and pleasantness.
ROOT WORD: YUHUM
yuhuman
to smile at
nagayuhum
smiling
matingyuhum
always smiling
muyuhum
will smile