How to Write 'Devil' in Baybayin Script (Ilocano)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Ilocano word Devil. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
ILOCANO TRANSLATION
Devil
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Sa-Iro
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Sa-I-Ro
Etymology
An indigenous Ilocano term used to describe evil spirits or the personification of wickedness.
ROOT WORD: SA-IRO
manna-iro
one who is like a devil
nasairo
wicked or devilish
is-iro
to treat someone wickedly
pagsairoan
source of evil