Karay-a: A Visayan Dialect Word Collection

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iraya Hiniray-a Kinaray-a Karay-a

a dialect word collection

zine

by Faith Angel Masangcay

This zine is a short collection of words and expressions natively and is usually heard in Karay-a dialect. Commonly, the dialect puts a lot of stress on the "u" and "r" sounds that produce a crisp and fast enunciation.

Karay-a came from the root word iraya which means "upstream" and ka which means "companion." It is spoken mainly in Antique which has spread to Iloilo and a few in Mindanao.

The author made this zine to share a unique perspective and knowledge about one of the dialects spoken in one of the Philippines' major islands Visayas.

Have fun!

introduction
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ambay

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The expression of having no idea
"I don't know"

ayam "dog"

A 4-legged domesticated mammal. Popularly known as "the man's best friend."

3

balulu

A native delicacy made of grated

4
"cassava suman"
An expression of a negative response or decision. 5
bukut "no/not"

a larger size than the average

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bahul "big/huge"

ugot "angry"

A strong feeling of hate towards others or about something.
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lubut "nape"

A part of the human body located at the back of the neck.
8

haruk "kiss"

Physical touch with the lips as a symbol of love, care or a gesture of greeting.

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ngir-o "pity"

An expression showing pity or 10

nguyos

A sudden feeling of shock or surprise similar to being electrified.

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"surprised/shocked"
observe a person or object, turuk "watch/see/look" 12
To

suksuk "lizard/house gecko"

a creature with a slender body, large eyes, and are often nocturnal, feeding on insects and other small invertebrates.

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buhay "lengthy duration"

Refers to an expression if a 14

kuyut "pinch"

An act of gripping, squeezing, or pinching usually by thumb and fingers.

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end.

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