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Pre-Philippine Script Transliteration

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 ᜉᜒᜐ
Breakdown: Pi-Sa
Modern Writing Method ᜉᜒᜄ᜔ᜐ
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