How to Write 'Sage' in Baybayin Script (Ilocano)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Ilocano word Sage. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
ILOCANO TRANSLATION
Sage
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ma-Si-Ri
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ma-Si-Ri-B
Etymology
Originates from the root 'sirib' which denotes intellectual depth or cleverness.
ROOT WORD: SIRIB
kasiriban
wisdom
nasirib
intelligent
agsirib
to become wise
pagsiriban
source of wisdom