How to Write 'Strength' in Baybayin Script (Ilocano)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Ilocano word strength. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
ILOCANO TRANSLATION
Strength
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Pi-Sa
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Pi-G-Sa
Etymology
Originates from a common Northern Philippine root meaning physical intensity or power.
ROOT WORD: PIGSA
napigsa
strong
papigsaen
to strengthen
pimmigsa
grew strong
kapigsan
strongest