How to Write 'God' in Baybayin Script (Ilocano)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Ilocano word God. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
ILOCANO TRANSLATION
God
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Di-O
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Di-O-S
Etymology
Adopted from the Spanish 'Dios' during the colonial period to refer to the monotheistic Christian deity.
ROOT WORD: DIOS
Nadiosan
Devout or godly
Apoy
Lord or Master
Madiosan
To be blessed by God
Dios ti agngina
God reward you (thank you)