How to Write 'Pag-ibig' in Baybayin Script (Ilocano)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Ilocano word pag-ibig. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
ILOCANO TRANSLATION
Pag-ibig
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
A-Ya
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
A-Ya-T
Etymology
Of Austronesian origin, specifically referring to the spirit of affection or desire for another.
ROOT WORD: AYAT
agayat
to love
ayaten
to love someone
nagiinnayat
loved each other
pampanunotayat
thinking of love