How to Write 'Intentional' in Baybayin Script (Ilocano)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Ilocano word intentional. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
ILOCANO TRANSLATION
Intentional
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
I-Ga-Ga-Ra
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
I-NG-Ga-Ga-Ra
Etymology
Derived from the root 'gagara' which refers to a specific purpose or desire in the Ilocano lexicon.
ROOT WORD: GAGARA
ininggagara
did intentionally
gagaren
to intend
mangigagara
one who acts with intent
pagagaran
reason for intention