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The Foundation

Basic Hiligaynon Phrases

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From deep cultural traditions to warm local phrases, discover what makes this beautiful language an absolute joy to speak and share.

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Welcome to Iloilo

Western Visayas, Region VI, Philippines

Molo Church in Iloilo City, Western Visayas

Welcome to Iloilo

Western Visayas, Region VI, Philippines

Where Hiligaynon is Spoken

Hiligaynon is spoken across the lovely city of Iloilo, the rich sugarlands of Negros Occidental, and the beautiful islands of Guimaras. It perfectly matches the calm and breezy vibe of the western provinces.
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Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City

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Tribe performers in full costume at the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City
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Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City

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The Culture and Traditions

This region is famous for cheerful festivals and an absolute love for sweet treats. The people are celebrated as some of the gentlest souls because they treat everyone with a special, affectionate kindness that melts your heart.
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DDialecto
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Tagalog

Umuulan na! Bawal ang tricycle dito sa highway. Ano ang sasakyan mo?

Hiligaynon

Masakay lang ako sa bus agud indi ako mabasa.

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Tagalog

Umuulan na! Bawal ang tricycle dito sa highway. Ano ang sasakyan mo?

Hiligaynon

Masakay lang ako sa bus agud indi ako mabasa.

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Why is Hiligaynon Unique?

Hiligaynon is so melodic that even a normal daily question sounds like a beautiful, comforting song. It is a soft and lovely language that makes every single chat feel incredibly safe and happy.
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Why Learn to Speak Hiligaynon?

Hiligaynon opens doors, sparks conversations, and connects you to a whole way of life.

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UNIT 1

Basic Hiligaynon Phrases

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Discover the language of Western Visayas — one of the most poetic and melodic Philippine languages, spoken by some of the warmest people in the country.

Mga Pulong nga Hiligaynon

👋Kamusta ka?How are you?
🌅Maayong agaGood morning
☀️Maayong haponGood afternoon
🌙Maayong gab-iGood evening
🙏SalamatThank you
FAMILYWords that land at home
👋Kamusta ka?ka-MUS-ta kaHow are you?
🌅Maayong agama-AY-ong A-gaGood morning
☀️Maayong haponma-AY-ong HA-ponGood afternoon

👵"Abaw!" and Ilonggo Expressiveness

For Family

Hiligaynon is the softest way to say you care. Learning it means the word palangga finally means something when you say it back to the people who raised you.
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EnglishHiligaynon

English

How are you?

Hiligaynon

Kamusta ka?

ka-MUS-ta ka

TRANSLATOREnglish → Hiligaynon

You say

Hiligaynon

Kamusta ka?

ka-MUS-ta ka

Tap to hear how a local would say it

For Travel

Hiligaynon turns Iloilo, Guimaras, and Negros into places you can actually talk your way around. Order the batchoy properly and hear the market soften when you try.
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UNIT 1

Basic Hiligaynon Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

Discover the language of Western Visayas — one of the most poetic and melodic Philippine languages, spoken by some of the warmest people in the country.

Mga Pulong nga Hiligaynon

👋Kamusta ka?How are you?
🌅Maayong agaGood morning
☀️Maayong haponGood afternoon
🌙Maayong gab-iGood evening
🙏SalamatThank you
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👋Kamusta ka?ka-MUS-ta kaHow are you?
🌅Maayong agama-AY-ong A-gaGood morning
☀️Maayong haponma-AY-ong HA-ponGood afternoon
🌙Maayong gab-ima-AY-ong GAB-iGood evening

🎌Dinagyang and Paghigugmaanay

Every January Iloilo explodes in color during Dinagyang. But the cultural core is "paghigugmaanay" — mutual love and care. In Ilonggo communities, neighbors show up before you even ask.

For Culture

Hiligaynon holds one of the country's oldest oral traditions alongside its sweetest everyday talk. Once you understand it, even an argument sounds like a song.
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💬 PRACTICE

Gamitin ang iyong natutunang wika!

May nakilala ka nga bisita sa Iloilo.

🧑‍💼 Bisita

Excuse me, how are you?

Sabta sa Hiligaynon...

SCENARIOMay nakilala ka nga bisita sa Iloilo.
🧑‍💼 BisitaExcuse me, how are you?
YouMaayo man ako, salamat! Kamusta ka?
WikaThe "-a" softener turns a command into a request. Say it gently — that is the whole point.

For Work

Hiligaynon opens doors across Western Visayas' sugar, food, and service industries. Speaking a little of it earns trust faster than any pitch deck.

How To Learn Hiligaynon

If you're starting from zero, Wika gets you going with the fundamentals first.

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UNIT 1

Basic Hiligaynon Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

Discover the language of Western Visayas — one of the most poetic and melodic Philippine languages, spoken by some of the warmest people in the country.

Mga Pulong nga Hiligaynon

👋Kamusta ka?How are you?
🌅Maayong agaGood morning
☀️Maayong haponGood afternoon
🌙Maayong gab-iGood evening
🙏SalamatThank you
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👋Kamusta ka?ka-MUS-ta kaHow are you?
🌅Maayong agama-AY-ong A-gaGood morning
☀️Maayong haponma-AY-ong HA-ponGood afternoon
🌙Maayong gab-ima-AY-ong GAB-iGood evening
🙏Salamatsa-LA-matThank you

Greetings and Polite Words

Start with the basics you'll use in every single conversation, like hello, thank you, and the polite words locals notice right away.
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💬 PRACTICE

Gamitin ang iyong natutunang wika!

May nakilala ka nga bisita sa Iloilo.

🧑‍💼 Bisita

Excuse me, how are you?

Sabta sa Hiligaynon...

PRACTICESay it in your own words
Excuse me, how are you?

Sabta sa Hiligaynon...

SUBMIT

💡 Halimbawang Sagot

Maayo man ako, salamat! Kamusta ka?

Introducing Yourself

Learn to share your name, where you're from, and a little about yourself, so you can hold your own the moment someone asks.
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Ano ang buot silingon sang "Good morning?"

Pilia ang husto nga sabat!

AMaayong gab-i
BMaayong aga
CMaayong hapon
DMaayong adlaw
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Ano ang buot silingon sang "Good morning?"

AMaayong gab-i
BMaayong aga
CMaayong hapon
DMaayong adlaw
Abaw! You're doing amazing!

Everyday Words You'll Use

Pick up the common words that show up everywhere — at home, at the market, and in daily conversation, so things start to click faster.
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DDialectoHiligaynon
Kamusta! Handa ka na bala mag-praktis?Huo! Give me a soft one.Try "Maayong aga" — let the AY float, do not clip it.Maayong aga!Abaw, ka-nami! 🎉
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DIALECTOAsk, answer, repeat
Kamusta! Handa ka na bala mag-praktis?Huo! Give me a soft one.Try "Maayong aga" — let the AY float, do not clip it.Maayong aga!Abaw, ka-nami! 🎉

Basic Questions and Answers

Put it all together by learning to ask and answer simple questions in Hiligaynon — the kind that turn a one-word exchange into an actual conversation.
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UNIT 1

The Foundation

Basic Hiligaynon Phrases

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UNIT 1

Basic Hiligaynon Phrases

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Your Hiligaynon Learning Path

Wika builds one short lesson at a time — reviewer, quiz, practice, win — so Hiligaynon stops being a subject and starts being something you can actually use.
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