If you have an Ilocano friends or someone that you want to know, these lists of basic ilocano words will give you an idea on what they are talking with you or sometimes make fun of you.
Most used Ilocano words:
Naimbag nga Bigat! – Good morning!
Naimbag nga Malem! – Good Afternoon!
Naimbag nga Rabii! – Good Evening!
Kablaaw – Hi!
Nangan kan? – Did you eat already?
Mangan tayon – Let’s eat
Papanam? – Where are you gooing?
Gayyem – Friend
Anya ti ubram? – What are you doing?
Kainnayan-ayat – Lover
Agyamanak! – Thank you!
Mailiw nak kenka – I missed you
Sumrek kayo or dumanun kayo – Come in
Naimbag kuma ti aldaw mo – Have a great day ahead
Awan ti aniaman! – You’re welcome
Napintas – Beautiful
Nataraki – Handsome
Umalis nakon – Goodbye
Ana ti nagan mo? – What is your name?
Naragsak a panagkasangay! – Happy Birthday!
Ay-ayaten ka! – I love you!
Taga ano ka? – Where are you from?
Haan ka madanagan – Don’t worry
Umayakon – I’m coming
Haan ko nga maawatan – I don’t understand
Nalipatak – I forgot
Hello gayyem ko! – Hello, my friend
Wen – Yes
Haan – No
Madi – Don’t
Hope these list of basic ilocano words will help you on something you are searching for.
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