How to Write 'Friend' in Baybayin Script (Ilocano)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Ilocano word Friend. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
ILOCANO TRANSLATION
Friend
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ga-Ye
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ga-Y-Ye-M
Etymology
From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *gayam* meaning 'friend, companion'.