Bicolano (Bikolano) refers to the group of languages spoken in the Bicol (Bikol) region of the Philippines.
Bicolano
Bicolano = from the Bicol region of the Philippines
PIROTSO
Ano ang pirotso?
Halimaw na may dalang kaldero.
Monster that carries a pot.
Bicolano Words
Bicol is a region in the Philippines whose people and language are called Bicolano (Bikolano). The language is distinct from Tagalog. Continue reading “Bicolano Words”
Sarung Banggi (Bicolano Song)
Sarung Bangi Lyrics and Recording
LAING
It may not look appetizing to those unfamiliar with it, but…
Laing is an iconic dish from the Bicol province of the Philippines. Its essential ingredients are taro leaves and coconut milk.
TIGSIK
This is not a Tagalog word.
IBALON
Ang Ibalon ay matandang pangalan ng Bikol.
Ibalon is an old name for the Bicol region of the Philippines.
Noong 1895, si Prayle Jose Castaño ay may kinaibigang lagalag na mang-aawit na si Cadungdung. Sa kanya narinig ng pare ang epikong Ibalon. Itinala at isinalin ng pare sa Kastila ang isinalaysay sa kanya ni Cadungdung.
Ang epiko ay nababahagi sa trilohiya. Inilalarawan dito ang kabayanihan nina Baltog, Handiong at Bantong.
Buod ng Ibalon
MINASBÁD
This word is from the Bicolano language.
mi·nas·bád
sharp, long bolo
A bolo is a large cutting tool of Filipino origin similar to the machete. It can be used for clearing vegetation and easily be repurposed into a weapon.