How to Write 'Pag-ibig' in Baybayin Script (Waray)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Waray word pag-ibig. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
WARAY TRANSLATION
Pag-ibig
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Gu-Ma
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Gu-G-Ma
Etymology
Shared with other Visayan languages, it refers to the deep seated emotion of care and affection.
ROOT WORD: GUGMA
higugmaon
to love
ginhihigugma
beloved
paghigugma
affection
maghigugmaay
mutual love