Romblomanon language
| Romblomanon | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Native speakers | 100,000 (date missing) |
| Language family | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | rol |
Romblomanon is a Visayan language spoken, along with the Asi and Onhan languages, in the province of Romblon in the Philippines. The language is also called Ini, Tiyad Ini, Basi, Niromblon, Sibuyanon, and Bisaya.
Specifically, it is spoken in the following islands on Romblon:
- Romblon: the sole municipality of Romblon.
- Sibuyan: all its municipalities, Cajidiocan, Magdiwang, and San Fernando.
- Tablas: the municipality of San Agustin.
- Oriental Mindoro: migrant Romblomanon speakers from Carmen in Tablas brought the language particularly to the municipality of Bansud and also migrant Romblomanon speakers from Tablas, Romblon and Sibuyan islands to the following municipalities of Mansalay, Bulalacao and parts of Bongabong and Roxas respectively.
Sounds
Vowels
 |
This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (January 2011) |
Consonants
|
This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (January 2011) |
Phonology
|
This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (January 2011) |
Grammar
Pronouns
Personal
| Absolutive | Ergative | Oblique | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person singular | ako | nakon, ko | akon |
| 2nd person singular | ikaw, ka | nimo, mo | imo |
| 3rd person singular | siya | niya | iya |
| 1st person plural inclusive | kita | naton | aton |
| 1st person plural exclusive | kami | namon | amon |
| 2nd person plural | kamo | nindo | indo |
| 3rd person plural | sinda | ninda | inda |
Demonstrative pronouns
| Absolutive | Ergative/Oblique | Locative | Existential | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest to speaker (this, here) * | iní | tiyadní | dirí | (y)ári |
| Near to addressee or closely removed from speaker and addressee (that, there) | inâ | tiyadnâ | dirâ | (y)ára' |
| Remote (yon, yonder) | adtó | tiyadtó | didtó | (y)á(d)to |
In addition to this, there are two verbal deictics, karí, meaning come to speaker, and kadto, meaning to go yonder.
Enclitic Particles
|
This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (January 2011) |
Existential
|
This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (January 2011) |
Interrogative Words
| Romblomanon | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ano | What | Ano imo pangayan? "What is your name?" |
| San-o | When | San-o ka makadto sa Romblon? "When are you going to Romblon?" |
| Diin | Where | Diin ka pa-kadto? "Where are you going" |
| Sin-o | Who | Sin-o ang imo ka-ibahan? "Who is your companion?" |
| Kamusta | How | Kamusta ka? "How are you?" |
| Pa-unó | How (a derivative of ano) | Pa-unó ka maka halin? "How can you go?" |
| Pila | How much / How many | Pila ini? "How much is this?" / Pila ka tawo ang yara? "How many people are there?" |
Examples
Loan Words
|
This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (January 2011) |
Numbers
| Number | Romblomanon |
|---|---|
| 1 | Isá |
| 2 | Duhá |
| 3 | Tuyo |
| 4 | Upat |
| 5 | Limá |
| 6 | Onum |
| 7 | Pitó |
| 8 | Wayó |
| 9 | Siyám |
| 10 | Púyô |
| 100 | Gatús |
| 1000 | Libó |
| First | Una |
| Second | Ika-duhá |
| Third | Ika-tuyo |
| Fourth | Ika-upat |
| Fifth | Ika-limá |
| Sixth | Ika-onum |
| Seventh | Ika-pitó |
| Eighth | Ika-wayó |
| Ninth | Ika-siyám |
| Tenth | Ika-napúyô |
Common Expressions
| Romblomanon | Tagalog | English |
|---|---|---|
| Maayo nga aga | Magandang umaga | Good morning |
| Maayo nga hapon | Magandang hapon | Good afternoon |
| Maayo nga gabi-i | Magandang gabi | Good evening |
| Maayo nga adlaw | Magandang araw | Good day |
| Buwas | Bukas | Tomorrow |
| Semana | Linggo | Week |
| Bulan | Buwan | Month |
| Tu-ig | Taon | Year |
| Madamo nga salamat | Maraming salamat | Thanks a lot |
| Palangga ta ikaw | Mahal kita | I love you |
| Hangit ako sa imo | Galit ako sayo | I hate you |
| Hu-o | Oo | Yes |
| Bukon/Indi | Hindi | No |
| Mus na | Tara na | Let's go |
| Mayad | Matalino | Intelligent |
| Mahugod | Masipag | Industrious |
| Mabinuligon | Matulungin | Helpful |
| Malipay | Masaya | Happy |
| Manamit | Masarap | Delicious |
| Makusog | Malakas | Strong |
| Hadakon / Hambugon | Mayabang | Boastful |
| Buroy | Bobo | Dumb |
| Bu-ang | Baliw | Crazy |
| Bungoy | Bingi | Deaf |
| Buta | Bulag | Blind |
| Mala-in | Masama | Bad |
| Maisog | Matapang | Brave |
| Maluya | Mabagal | Slow |
| Pisikon | Malandi | Flirtatious |
| Yawa | Demonyo | Demon |
| Higko | Dumi | Dirt |
| Mahuga | Mahirap | Difficult |
| Hadlok | Takot | Afraid |
| Layaki | Lalaki | Male |
| Babaye | Babae | Female |
| Manong | Kuya | Older brother |
| Manang | Ate | Older sister |
| Ka-guapa ka | Maganda ka | You are beautiful |
| Ka-guapo ka | Gwapo ka | You are manly |
| Kabu-ot ka | Mabait ka | You are kind |
| Magdahan ka | Mag ingat ka | Take care |
| Kanam | Laro | Play |
| Ayam | Aso | Dog |
| O-ning | Pusa | Cat |
| Ambo | Daga | Rat |
| Subay | Langgam | Ant |
| Kalag | Kaluluwa | Spirit |
| Aso | Usok | Smoke |
| Tubi | Tubig | Water |
| Waya | Kaliwa | Left |
| Tu-o | Kanan | Right |
| Ibabaw | Itaas | Up |
| Idayum | Ilalim | Down |
| Kwarta | Pera | Money |
| Sinsilyo | Barya | Coins |
| Merkado | Palengke | Market |
| Palangga Ta Gid Ikaw | Mahal na mahal kita | I love you so much |
| Ayaw mag nilandi | Huwag kang malandi. | Don't flirt |
|
||||||||||||||||||||
References
 |
This Austronesian languages-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
Read in another language
This page is available in 2 languages
