How to Write 'Care' in Baybayin Script (Ilocano)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Ilocano word Care. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
ILOCANO TRANSLATION
Care
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
A-Wa
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
A-Y-Wa-N
Etymology
From the Ilocano root 'aywan', traditionally used to signify guardianship or looking after livestock and family.
ROOT WORD: AYWAN
aywanan
to look after
ag-aywan
to take care
naaywan
well-cared for
mangaywan
one who cares