Bikol phrasebook

Accent marks

Diacritics (tandang panduon) are normally not written in everyday usage, be it in publications or personal correspondence. The teaching of diacritics is inconsistent in Philippine schools and many Bicolanos do not know how to use them. However, diacritics are normally used in dictionaries and in textbooks aimed at teaching the languages to foreigners.
There are three kinds of diacritics used in Bicol
;Acute accent or pahilíg
Used to indicate primary or secondary stress on a particular syllable; marháy. It is usually omitted on words that are stressed on the penultimate (second to last) syllable; babáyi = babayi. It is possible that there is more than one stressed syllable in a word, meaning that that pahilíg mark may appear multiple times, as in Repúbliká. If there is no diacritic on the last two syllables of a word, then it means that there is stress on the penultimate syllable; kásayahan is actually stressed on two syllables kásayahan.
;Grave accent or paiwà
It indicates that there is a glottal stop (/ʔ/) at the end of the word; sampulò. This mark may only appear at the end of a word that ends in a vowel. This mark does not indicate stress. Therefore, following the previously stated rule on stress, sampulò is stressed on the second to the last syllable sampulò.
;Circumflex accent or pakupyâ
It indicates that the final syllable of a word receives stress while there is a glottal stop (/ʔ/) that follows; udô. This is because it is a combination of the pahilíg and paiwà marks. This mark may only appear at the end of a word that ends in a vowel.

Vowels

;a
;i
;o
;u
;In Bicol, two consecutive vowels are pronounced separately.

Consonants

;b
;k
;d
;g
;h
;l
;m
;n
;ng
;p
;r
;s
;t
;w
;y
;For Spanish loan words, consequential diagraph is being followed.

Common diphthongs

;aw
;iw
;ay
;oy

Greetings

; Hello. (informal) Nom. (Bicol-Legazpi) Nem. (Bicol-Legazpi) it follows the phrase anó na, which literally translates as how are you? Bicol-Naga speakers no longer use this phrase because of influence from Tagalog. ; Hello. (formal) Kumusta ka.
; How are you? Kumusta ka.
; Good day. Marhay na aldaw.
; Good morning. Marhay na aga.
; Good noon. Marhay na udto.
; Good afternoon. Marhay na hapon.
; Good evening. Marhay na banggí.
;To you all. (said after saying "good morning", etc. but optional)
;Welcome to ___. (place) ;Merry Christmas.
;Happy New Year.

Self-introduction

;Where do you live? Saín ka nakaistar?
;How old are you? Pirá na an edad mo?
; Fine, thank you. Marhay man. Salamat.
; What is your name? Ano an pangaran mo?
; My name is. Ako si ___ .
; Nice to meet you. Kaugmahan kong mamidbidan ka. (one person) Kaugmahan kong mamidbidan kamo. (two or more person)

Sample words, phrases, and sentences

;It's too late.
;This is it.
;This is really it.
; I don't understand. Daí ko nasasabutan.
; Where is the toilet? Hain tabì an banyo?
;Hurry up.
;Let's go.
;Come here. Mari digdí. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;Wait a minute. Halát.
;Goodbye.
; Help! Tabang!
; Look out! Maghilíng ka kan pig-agihan mo.
;Please come in. Dagos tabì.
;May I buy something (at a sari-sari store)
; Please. Tabì
; Thank you.
; You're welcome. Daíng ano man.
; No problem.
; Yes. Iyó.
; No. Daí.
;Not. Bakô.

;Excuse me. pasintabi po (polite)
;Let me through. paagi tabì/or po (polite)
;None.
;Shut up!
;Don't.
; Forgive me. Patawada ako.
; I'm sorry. Pasinsya na tabì.
;Until next time.
;I thought ...
;Don't worry.
;Once upon a time.
;Isn't it?
;One more.
;One more, please.
;Where are you?
;And.
;Never mind.
;Like this.
;Like that. (nearer to the speaker)
;Like that. (far from the speaker)
;Join us. Let's eat.
;Let's eat.
;Wait for me.
;Mano pô. (a Filipino tradition)
;Until now.
;Thank you for your trust. See you again tomorrow.
;Same to you.

Talk

;I can't speak Bicol very well.
; I can't speak name of language well. Daí ako tataó mágtaram nin (name of a language) example Ingles.
; Do you speak English? Tataó ka mag-English? ;REPLY.
;Yes, I know how.
;Just a little.
;No, I don't know how.
;Daí, Daí ko aram kung páno.
;
;
; Is there someone here who speaks English? Sisay tabì an tataó mag-English digdí?
===Toned speeches===
Toned speeches are speech registers unique to Bicol languages. They are used to spice up conversation. Also used to intimidate others.

English	Normal Bicol Word	Speech Register
house	haróng, baray, balay	lasngág; langág
dog	ayam	gadyâ; gamadyâ
old	guráng	gusngáb; gusgós
clothes	badò	lamasdô; lasdô
cat	ikós	kurasmág; kasmág
eyes	mata	malsók
food	kakanon	habluon; sibaón
sit down	tukaw, untad	ígad
speak	tarám	tabíl
sleep	katurog	katuspok; katiplâ
hand	kamót	kamulmóg
foot/feet	bitís, siki	samingkíl; samail
penis	butò, tugi, lusî	lamugtô
vagina	bubô; bulî	buráy
ear	talinga, taringa	talingugngóg
mouth	ngimot, kimot	ngurapak; ngaspák
head	payó	alimanták; alinták
evening	banggí	lusók; gabsók
dead	gadán	tigbák
wet	dumóg	tulmóg
sex	kayô/kayuan/kitô	bálbálon
masturbation	salsal	jakól

Professions

;teacher. paratukdô.
;doctor. parabulong.
;farmer. parauma.
;fisherman. parasirà.
;singer. parakantá.
;swimmer. paralangoy.
;speaker. parataram.
;dancer. parabayle.
;pedicab driver. parapadyák.
;player. parakawát.
;tailor. paratahì.
;runner. paradalagan.
;cook. paralutô.
;buyer. parabakal.
;vendor. paratindá.
;tricycle driver. paratrâysikél.
;faith Healer.
;beggar.
;laundry woman.
;owner.
;soldier.

Parts of speech

; noun
; pronoun
;verb
; adjective
;adverb
; preposition

Water forms and land forms

; peninsula
; mountain
;hill
; waterfalls
; river
;lake
;sea
;ocean
; strait
;gulf
;bay
; beach

Parts of the body

;body. lawas. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;skin. unit. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;face. pandók. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;shoulder. abaga.
;head. payó.
;nose. dungô.
;forehead. angog.
;chin. kûkô.
;underarm. yukyók.
;chest. daghán.
;throat.
;ears. talinga.
;lips. ngabil.
;eyebrow.kiray.
;eyelashes. pirók.
;saliva. liwoy.
;sweat. hináng (Bicol-Legazpi)
;arms. takyág.
;neck. liog.
;teeth. ngipon.
;anus. lubót.
;hair. buhok.
;finger. guramóy.
;thumb. tangan.
;fore finger. murô.
;index finger. gigís.
;stomach. tulák.
;sole. rapandapán.
;legs. tabáy.
;nape. luong.
;waist. iksán.
;hips. piad.
;bone. tùlang.
;mouth. ngimot.
;foot. bitís.
;gums. ngarós.
;brain. hutok.
;liver. katóy.
;heel. buól.
;back of the knee.
;pimples.
;moustache.
;beared.
;body hair.
;skin dirt.

Sensations and perceptions

Note Use "daí" to mean "no" and "bakô" to mean "not".
"Daíng gayón" means "no beauty" and "bakóng magayón" means "not beautiful". Some adjectives here cannot be combined with "daí". Never say "daíng lumóy", instead say, "bakóng malumóy".
;I feel like urinating.
;I feel like moving my bowel.
;I don't like.

;clearly smelled.
;clearly tasted.
;whitish.
;reddish.
;blackish.
;obvious.
;clearly seen.
;clearly heard.
;clearly felt.

;sticky.
;mole.
;rust.
;rusty.
;smooth.
;slow.
;fast.
;fast.(when walking, talking, reading, and writing only)
;course.
;good.
;bad.
;hard/tensed
;brittle.
;strong.
;weak.
;rotten.
;destruction.
;beginning.
;first.
;prayer.
;bald.
;hungry.
;thirsty.
;satisfying.
;forest.
;river.
;fishbone.
;stinky. (smell of urine)
;stinky. (smell of feces)
;pronunciation.
;fragile.
;much money.
;easy.
;difficult.
;pliant.
;bamboo.
;sleepy.
;blind.
;deaf.
;mute.
;crispy.
;akimbo.
;one or both hands on chin. (feelings of sadness)
;darker shade. (color)
;needle.
;thread.
;spring. (water form)
;medicine.
;whisper.
;various.
;unpleasent.
;gun.
;torch.
;length.
;width.
;size.
;very. ( plus adjective )
;thoroughly.
;height.
;depth.
;distance.
;weight.
;beauty.
;death.
;step.
;scent.
;odor.
;poison.
;roots. (plants)
;land.
;world.
;new.
;king.
;kingdom.
;comb.
;transparent.
;swollen.
;toy.
;environment.
;fire.
;vehicle.
;booger.
;taller. (height)
;doll.
;priest.
;language.
;word.
;town.
;citizen.
;mud.
;cockfight.
;cockpit arena.
;tough.
;rice plant.
;rice field.
;pleasant.
;contest.
;sports.
;riddle.
;clothesline.
;kite.
;forgotten.
;memorized.
;remembered.
;metal.
;goosebumps.
;nonsense.
;pointed.
;dew.
;sin/fault.
;cotton.
;sound of a vehicle.
;lord.
;dry. (ran out of water)
;excessive.
;playmate.
;enemy.
;friend.
;rinse.
;giveaways.
;conflagration.
;I feel tired.
;wink.
;dust.
;dusty.
;high tide.
;low tide.
;panty.
;shorts.
;lid.
;sound.
;environment.
;additional information.
;reminder.
;goodness.
;Ouch!
;even. (height)
;dream.
;empty.
;Napupùngaw ako.

Interrogative words

;question.
;answer.
;to ask.
;to answer.

Personality

;gross. :makaatì.
;male. :lalaki.
;female. :babayi.
;smart. :matalì.
; womanizer.
;not smart. :patál.
;lazy. :hugakón.
;industrious. :mahigós.
;nasty. :baglâ.
;fearless. :pusuanon.:daing takot
;vaine. :matubís.
;selfish. :paslô.
;feisty.:uragon.
;insane. :buabuá.
;excellent. :matibay.
;disgusting. :makauyam.
;intimidating. :makatahà.
;choosy. :mapilî.
;talkative. :tabilón.
; considerate. :mabuot.
;courageous. :makusóg an buót.
;noisy. :maribók.
;flirt. :durát.
;fierce. :maisog.
;close. :ugós.
;not close. :ugág.
;stupid. :dangág.
;tamed. (animals) :magarô.
;untamed.(animals)
;funny.
;scary. :makatakot.
;boastful.
;effeminate.
; handicapped person.

Diseases

;communicable diseases.
;sickness.
;cough.
;colds.
;athlete's foot.
;asthma.
;mumps.
;toothache.
;headache.
;bone fracture.
;fever.
;goiter.
;hiccup.

Spatio-temporal dimensions

These words are adjectives that begins with ha- and used only to refer to spatio-temporal dimensions.

Bicol	English
halangkáw	tall
hababâ	low
hararom	deep
hababaw	shallow
halìpot	short
halabà	long (spatial)
harayô	far
haraní	near
hayakpít	narrow
halakbáng	wide
halawig	long (temporal)
halóy	long (temporal)

Weather

;weather condition.
;sun.
;rain.
;It's rainy.
;It's hot.
;It's cold.
;It's stormy.
;It's hot. I don't feel comfortable.
;It's sunny.
;It's windy.
;lightning.
;drizzle.
;thunder.
;fullmoon evening.
;starry night.
;moonless night.
;wind. :parós. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;cloud. :dampóg. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;It's cloudy. :madampóg.
;drought.

Problems

;Leave me alone. :Pabayai saná daw ako.
;Don't touch me. :Daí mo ako pagdùtan.:Daí mo ako pagkaputan
;Help. :Tabang!
;I need your help. :Kaipuhan ko an tabang mo.
;police. :pulis.
;Call the police. :Umapód ka ki pulis. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;I'm lost. :Nawáwarâ ako. (Bicol-Naga)
;I'm tired.
;I'm not feeling well. :Malain an pagmatì ko.
;I can't sleep. :Daí ako nángangaturog.
;I can't eat. :Daí ako makakaon. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;I have headache. :Makulóg an payó ko.
;I'm hungry. :Nagugutom ako. (Bicol-Naga)
;I'm thirsty. :Pipahà ako.
;I ran out of money. :Warâ na akong kwarta. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;I lost my bag. :Náwarâ su bag ko. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;I lost my wallet. :Náwarâ su pitaka ko. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;I lost my cellphone. :Náwarâ su selpon ko. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;Where's the nearest hospital? :Saín an pinaka-haraníng hospital?
;I have a knife.
;I don't have a knife.

Animals

;dog. :ayam.
;puppy. :idò.
;cat. :ikós.
;chicken. :manók.
;chick. :siwô.
;pig. :uríg.
;frog. :talapáng.
;goat. :kandíng.
;centipede. :ulaypan.
;millipede. .
;worm. :ulod.
;fish. :sirâ.
;boar. :dùlag.
;sow. :butakál.
;piglet. :litson.
;pigpen. :tangkál.
;piggery. :urigan.
;hen. :gùnakan.
;rooster/cock. :sulog.
;butterfly. :kalibangbáng.
;turtle. :bahô.
;catterpillar. :atitìras.
;beetle. :kalibubog.
;bee. :sugód.
;octopus. :kanuos.
;shrimp. :buyód.
;anchovy. :bulinaw
;monkey. :ukáy. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;snake. :halas.
;house lizard. :tagáw.
;crocodile. :buaya.
;bird. :bayóng. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;buffalo. :karabáw. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;rat. :kinô.
;spider. :lawà.
;earthworm. :alulunti.
;millipede.
;crab.
;monitor lizard.
;pigeon.
;baby animal.
;jellyfish.
;ray (fish).
;sparrow.

Romantic words and phrases

;I love you.
;I love you too. :Namumùtan taka man.
;love. :pagkamuot.
;boyfriend/girlfriend.
;spouse. :agóm.
;child. :akì.:igin
;children. :mga akì.
;pregnant. :badós.
;kiss. :hadók.
;hug. :kugos.
;You are beautiful. :Magayón ka.
;You are very beautiful. :Magayunon ka.
;You are handsome. :Gwapo ka.
;You are very handsome. :Gwapuhon ka.
;bachelor.
;maiden.

Emotions

;emotion. :emosyon.
;cry. :hibî.
;anger. :dagit. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;happiness. :kaugmahan.
;sadness. :kamunduan.
;fear. :takot.
;funny. :makaulok.:makangirit
;frown. :murusót. (adjective)
;I'm crying. :Naghihibî ako.
;I feel pity. :Makahirak.
;It made me laugh. :Nágiulok ako.
;I was startled. :Nákigkig ako.:Nakilagan ako
;I am angry with you.
;I am happy. :Maugmá ako.:Ugma ako
;I am very happy.
;I am sad. :Mamundô ako.
;I am afraid. :Takót ako.
;I am going to get even with him/her.
;I feel shy. :Nasusupog ako.
;shameless. :daíng supog.
;I don't care. :Ano labot ko.
;I don't know. :Indá, daí ko aram.:Indá ko.
;bored.
;It hurts my feelings.

Family members

;family. :pamilya.
;couples. (husband and wife)
;lovers. (boyfriend and girlfriend)
;father. :amâ.
;mother. :inâ.
;siblings. :tugang.
;older brother. :manóy. (Bicol-Legazpi) (old-fashioned)
;older sister. :manáy. (Bicol-Legazpi) (old-fashioned)
;parents. :magurang.
;children. :mga akì.
;child. :akì.
;grand children. :makuapò.
;grand father. :lolo.
;grand mother. :lola.
;uncle. :amaón. (old-fashioned)
;aunt. :inaón. (old-fashioned)
;spouse. :agóm.
;cousin. :primo (male cousin)
;Nonoy. (also Noy)
;Nenè. (also Nê)
;Boboy. (also Boy)
;Bebe. (also Be)
;niece. :sobrina. (old-fashioned)
;nephew. :sobrino. (old-fashioned)
;brother-in-law. :bayaw.
;sister-in-law. :hipag.
;parents-in-law. :byinan.
;eldest child. :matuá.
;youngest child. :nguhód.
;female best friend.
;male best friend.
;companion.
;self.

Fruits and Vegetables

;string beans.
;winged beans.
;papaya.
;old leaves.
;Moringa oleifera.
;squash.
;camote tops.
;taro leaves.
;onions.
;ginger.
;banana.
;fruits.
;vegetables.
;guava.
;copra.

Numbers

There exist two names for the numbers in Bicol. The native Bicol and the Spanish names. Generally, Bicolanos use the Spanish terms if they are talking about time. You will, however, see the native terms if you would read literary books. If you are going on a shopping, prices are given in Spanish names.
;one-half. : kabangâ
;one. : sarô
;two. : duwá
;three. : tuló
;four. :apát
;five. : limá
;six. :anóm
;seven. :pitó
;eight. : waló
;nine. : siyam
;ten. :sampulò
;fifteen. :kaglimá
;twenty. :duwampulò
;twenty-five. :duwampulò may lima
;thirty. :tulumpulò
;thirty-five. :tulumpulò may lima
;forty. :apát na pulò
;forty-five. :apát na pulò may lima
;fifty. :limampulò
;fifty-five. :limampulò may lima
;sixty. :anóm na pulò
;sixty-five. :anóm na pulò may lima
;seventy. :pitumpulò
;seventy-five. :pitumpulò may lima
;eighty. :walumpulò
;eighty-five. :walumpulò may lima
;ninety. :siyam na pulò
;ninety-five. :siyam na pulò may lima
;one-hundred. :san gatós

Time

Clock time

;one o'clock AM. :ala una nin máaga/máumagahon.
;two o'clock AM. :alas dos nin máaga/máumagahon.
;three o'clock AM. :alas tres nin máaga/máumagahon.
;four o'clock AM. :alas kwatro nin máaga/máumagahon.
;five o'clock AM. :alas singko nin máaga/máumagahon.
;six o'clock AM. :alas says nin pagkaaga.
;seven o'clock AM. :alas syete nin pagkaaga.
;eight o'clock AM. :alas otso nin pagkaaga.
;nine o'clock AM. :alas nuwebe nin pagkaaga.
;ten o'clock AM. :alas dyes nin pagkaaga.
;eleven o'clock AM. :alas onse nin pagkaaga.
;twelve o'clock noon. :alas dose nin pagkaudto.
;one o'clock PM. :ala una nin pagkahapon.
;two o'clock PM. :alas dos nin pagkahapon.
;three o'clock PM. :alas tres nin pagkahapon.
;four o'clock PM. :alas kwatro nin pagkahapon.
;five o'clock PM. :alas singko nin pagkahapon.
;six o'clock PM. :alas says nin pagkabanggi.
;seven o'clock PM. :alas syete nin pagkabanggi.
;eight o'clock PM. :alas otso nin pagkabanggi.
;nine o'clock PM. :alas nwebe nin pagkabanggi.
;ten o'clock PM. :alas dyes nin pagkabanggi.
;eleven o'clock PM. :alas onse nin pagkabanggi.
;twelve o'clock midnight. :alas dose nin matangâ.
;half-past one. :traynta minutos makalihis an ala una nin pagkahapon.

Duration

;_____ minute(s). :_____ minuto(s).
;_____ hour(s). :______ oras.
;_____ day(s). :____ aldaw.
;_____ week(s). :____ semana.
;______ month(s). :____ bulan.
;_____ year(s). :____ taon.

Days

Names for days are borrowed from Spanish.
; today : ngunyan (ngoon-YAN )
; yesterday : kasuugma (..., in Legazpi). kasuhapon (cah-soo-HAH-pohn, in Naga)
; tomorrow : sa aga (sah AH-ga)
; this week : ngunyan na semana (...)
; last week : kan nakaaging semana (...)
; next week : sa masunod na semana (sa MA-sooh-nohd na seh-MAH-na), sa maabot na semana (sa MA-ah-bot na seh-MAH-nah), sa otro semana (sa ; Monday : Lunes (LOO-nehs)
; Tuesday : Martes (mahr-TEHS)
; Wednesday : Miyerkules (mee-yehr-cooh-LEHS)
; Thursday : Huwebes (hoo-WEH-behs)
; Friday : Biyernes (bee-YEHR-nehs)
; Saturday : Sabado (sa-BAH-do)
; Sunday : Domingo (doh-MIHNG-goh)

Months

The names of the months are borrowed from Spanish language.
;January :Enero
;February :Pebrero
;March :Marso
;April :Abril
;May :Mayo
;June :Hunyo
;July :Hulyo
;August :Agosto
;September :Setyembre
;October :Oktubre
;November :Nobyembre
;December :Disyembre

Writing time and date

Dates can be written as follows:

• English format: April 26, 1988 would be Abril 26, 1988
• Spanish format: April 26, 1988 would be ika-26 kan Abril, 1988

Times are written as in English (as in 2:23AM) but spoken in Spanish (as in alas says baynte tres kan pagka-aga).

Concept of time

;dawn. :máaga. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;dusk. :mábanggi.
;later. :atyán;
;lately. :kasubàgo.
;everyday. :aroaldaw
;every night. :burubanggi
;tonight. :ngunyan na banggi
;always. :pirmí.
;sometimes. :nugád. (not much preferred)
;early.
;very early.
;whole day.
;half day.
;again.
;forever.
;then.
;never.
;next.
;repeat.
;future.
;present.
;past.

Colors

;color.
;colorful.
;black. :itom
;white. :puti
;blue. :asul
;green. :berde
;gold. :bulawan
;orange. :orange.
;yellow. :giyaw
;gray. :kulay abo
;brown. : kayumanggi
;red. :pula
;violet. :lila.
;silver. :pirak.

Transportation

;car. : kotse.
;bus. : bus.
;truck. : trak.
;ferry/ship : barko.
;boat : bangka, baruto
;bicycle : bisekleta.
;motorcycle : motorsiklo.
;airplane :eroplano.
;helicopter :helikopter
;train: tren.

Bus

;How much is the ticket to _____? :Mangguràno an tiket pasiring sa _____?
;One ticket to _____, please. :Saróng tiket tabì pasiring sa _____. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;Where does this bus go? :Pasiring tabì saín an bus na ini-o? (Bicol-Legazpi)
;Does this bus stop in ____? :Nagpupundó an bus na ini-o sa _____? (Bicol-Legazpi)
;When does the bus for ____ leave? :Nuarín tabì málarga an bus na ini-o pasíring sa _____? (Bicol-Legazpi)
;When will this bus arrive in ____? :Nuarín tabì máabot an bus na ini-o sa _____? (Bicol-Legazpi)

Directions

;Where is the____?
;street. :dalan
;road. :tinampo
;avenue. :abenyu
;path. :agihán
;alley. :eskinita
;high way. :haywi
;turn left. :tikò sa walá
;turn right. :tikò sa tuo.
;left. :walá
;right. :tuo.
;straight ahead. :diritso saná
;towards the____. :pasiring sa ___.
;past the ____. :makalihis sa ____.
;before the ____. :bago mag-agi sa ____.
;intersection. :pagsuwayan
;north. :amihanan
;south. :habagatán
;east. :subangan
;west. :sulnupan
;uphill. :patukad (sa bulód)
;downhill. :palugsót (sa bulód)
;at the middle.
;in between ____ and _____.
;outside.
;inside.
;under.
;on top of.
;above.
;beside.
;in front of.
;behind.
;here.
;there. (near from the speaker)
;there. (far from the speaker)
;right here.
;right there. (near from the speaker)
;right there. (far from the speaker)
;over here.
;over there. (near from the speaker)
;over there. (far from the speaker)
;this.
;that.
;from.
;at the foot of ____ (a mountain)

Taxi

;taxi. :taksi.
;Take me to____, please. :Darhón mo ako sa ____ tabì.
;I'm going to ____. :Pasiring ako sa _____.
;How much does it cost to get to ____. :Mangguràno tabì an pliti pasiring sa ____.
;How much is the fare? :Mangguràno tabì an pliti?
;Take me there, please. :Darhón mo tabì ako dumán.

Common Bicol expressions

;Marasa pa.
;Kaniguan.
;Abá ana.
;Atâ na.
;Aw iyó.
;Iyóng iyó.
;Iyó na.
;Daí pa.
;Garó. (also Garí)
;Urawang.
;Apwera.
;En kaso.
;Huli sa. (not conversational)
;Tanganing.
;Tibaad.
;Nyanóm. (also Nyaném)
;Para myentras.
;Myentras tanto.
;Uróg sa gabós.
;Mánungod sa.
;Sa ibóng kan.
;Según sa.(if non-human)Según kay. (if human)
;Alagad.
;Poco mas o menos.
;Kanayon.
;Iyó an. (topic marker)
;Malà.
;Tumang. (verb)
;Dulág. (verb)
;USAGE OF DAW & BAYÂ
It is used when you are asking questions, telling something, or commanding someone.

Verbs

;to breathe.
;to eat.

to borrow (something) ;to play.
;to sit down.
;to stand up.

Lodging

;Do you have any rooms available? :Igwa tabì kamo ki available na kwarto? (Bicol-Legazpi)
;How much is a room for one person/two people? :Mangguràno tabì an kwarto para sa saróng tawo/duwáng tawo?
;Does the room come with __. :Igwa tabì na ____ an kwarto?
;bedsheets. :cobre kama.
;pillows. :ulunan.
;blankets. :tamóng.
;bathrooms. :banyo.
;telephone. :telepono.
;TV. :TV.
;Can I see the room first? :Pwede ko tabing máhiling mùna an kwarto?
;Do you have anything quieter? : Igwa tabì kamo ki mas silinsyo pa? (Bicol-Legazpi)
;bigger. :mas dakulà.
;cheaper. :mas barato.
;cleaner. :mas malinig.
;OK, I'll take it. :Sige, kukuahón ko. (Bicol-Naga)
;I will stay for ____ nights. :Maistar ako digdi ki ____ banggi. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;Is breakfast/supper included? :Kabali na daw tabì digdi an pamahawán/pamanggihan?
;What time is breakfast/lunch/supper? :Anong oras tabì an pamahaw/pangudto/pamanggi?
;Please clean my room. :Pakilinigan tabì an sakóng kwarto.
;Can you wake me up at ____ (e.g. ten o'clock) :Pwede mo tabì akong bànuhon/pukawon pag-______ (e.g. alas dose)
;I want to check out. :Gusto ko na mag-check out.
;Who's knocking at the door? :Sisay tabì an nagtutuktok sa pintuan?
;Who's there? :Sisay tabì an?
;The toilet is not working. :Raót an inidoro.

Money

;coins. :sinsilyo.
;money. :kwarta
;wallet. :pitaka
;How much is this/that? :Mangguràno ini/an?
;How many? :Pirá gabós?
;I don't have money. :Daí akong kwarta.
;Do you have money? :Igwa kang kwarta?
;theif. :parahàbon (Bicol-Naga)
;I was robbed. :Hinàbasan ako.
;I have ___ dollars/pesos. :Igwa akong ___ dolyar/pesos
;Give me my money. :Tàwan sakô an kwarta ko.
;Where is my/your wallet. :Hain an sakóng/saimong pitaka
;That's expensive. :Mahalon man an.
;That's really cheap. :Baratuhon man an.
;Can you lower your price? :Pwede tabì babaán mo an presyo mo?
;I don't like this/that. :Habô ko kainí/kaán.
;I like this/that. :Gusto ko ini/an.

Eating

;A table for one person/two people. :Lamisa para sa sarô/duwa ka tawo.
;Can I look at the menu, please. :Pwede ko tábing máhiling an menu?
;Can I look in the kitchen? :Pwede ko tábing máhiling an kusina?
;Where is the bathroom? :Hain tabì an banyo?
;I'm a vegetarian. :Vegetarian ako.
;I don't eat pork. :Daí tabì ako nagkakaon ki karneng uríg. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;I don't eat beef. :Daí tabì ako nagkakaon ki karneng baka. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;It's salty. :Maaskadon!
;It's so sweet. :Mahamison!
;It's spicy. :Maharangon!
;It's sour. :Maalsumon!
;Breakfast. :Pamahawán.
;Lunch. :Pangudtuhan.
;Snack. :Mirindalan.
;Supper. :Pamanggihan.
;I want ___. :Muyá ko ki ____. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;I want a dish called ____. :An gusto kong panirâ, ____. (Bicol-Naga)
;chicken. :manok.
;beef. :karneng baka.
;pork. :karneng uríg.
;fish. :sirâ
;food. ;drinks. :inumon.
;eggs; :bunáy. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;fresh vegetables. :làbas na gulayon.
;fresh fruits. :làbas na prutas.
; carenderia. :karihan.
;bread. :tinapay.
;cheese. :keso.
;cooked rice. :malutò.
;raw. :hilaw.
;cooked. :lutô
;noodles. :pansit.
;grilled/roasted. :dinaráng/linandag/inihaw
;salt. :asín.
;peanuts. :maní
;sugar. :asukar.
;soy sauce. :tawyô.
;onion. :sibulyas.
;corn. :maís
;cooking oil. :lana.
;chili pepper. :ladâ.
;coconut milk. :gutâ. (Bicol-Naga)
;It was delicious. :Masiramon!
;I'm finished/done. :Tapos na ako magkaon/magkakan.

Bars

;Do you have wine/liqueur? :Igwa tabì kamong arak?
;One/Two bottle/s of beer, please. :Saróng/Duwáng bote ki beer, tabì.
;water. :tubig.
;food. :kakanon. (Bicol-Naga)
;coffee. :kape.
;milk. :gatas.
;chocolate. :tsokolate.
;Another one, please. :Sarô pa tabì.
;What time do you close? :Anong oras kamo nagsasarado? or Anong oras kamo nagasara?

Jeepney

Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. When you hand your fare over to a driver or a conductor (the person who usually keeps hanging on the jeepney rails), always say your origin, your destination, and how many are you with.
;Stop! (to get off the jeepney). :Para.
;How much is the fare to ____? :Mangguràno tábî an plíti pasíring sa ____?
;Sir(Driver), where's my change? :Tiyò, háin tabì su ulî ko? (Bicol-Legazpi)
;Sir(Driver), you have excess change. :Tiyò, sobra tabì su inulî mo sakô. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;Can you drop me off at ____. :Mábabâ tabì ako sa ____. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;Where are you from? :Saín ka tabì halì? (Bicol-Legazpi)
;Where will you drop off? :Saín ka mábabâ?

Shopping

;I need to buy ___. :Kaipúhan ko magbakál ki ____. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;This shop sells shoes. :An tindahan na ini nagpapabákal ki mga sapatos. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;I would like to pay now. :Gusto ko na magbáyad ngunyán.

Driving

;I want to rent a car. :Gusto kong mag-arkila nin awto. (Bicol-Naga)
;Can I get insurance? :Pwede daw akong magkuá nin insyurans? (Bicol-Naga)
;no parking. :daí magparada.
;gasoline station. :gasolinahan.
;gasoline. :gasolina.
;diesel. :krudo.

Singular and plural verbs

Note To form the plural verbs in Bicol, the syllables "ra","ri", "ro", and/or "ru", were added at the middle of the root word depending on the first syllable it follows.
;The child is playing.
;The children are playing.
;The man is sitting.
;The men are sitting.
;The dog is barking.
;The dogs are barking.
;He bought an ice cream.
;They bought ice cream yesterday.
;He is praying.
;They are praying.
;The book was borrowed.
;The books were borrowed.
;He came with me yesterday.
;They came with me yesterday.
;He bathed in the sea.
;They bathed in the sea.

Singular and plural adjectives

Note In Bicol plural adjectives are made by adding the syllables "ra", "ri", "ro", and "ru" after the first syllable. However, there is an exception. The plural of "magayón", is "magagáyon" and "mabúot" is "mabubúot".
;a small stone.
;four small stones.
;a dry shorts.
;two dry shorts.
;a short bamboo split.
;seven short bamboo splits.
;a long bamboo split.
;four long bamboo splits.

Authority

;I haven't done anything wrong. :Daí akong náginibong salâ.
;It was a misunderstanding. :Daí saná kami nagkasinabután.
;Where are you taking me? :Saín mo ako dádarahon?
;Am I under arrest? :Dádakupon mo ako?
;Where's the warrant? :Hain an warrant?
;I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. :Sarô akong Amerikano/Australyano/Briton/Kanadyano.
;I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate.
;I want to talk to my lawyer. :Muyá kong makahurón an abogado ko. (Bicol-Legazpi)
;Can I just pay a fine, now. :Pwede tabì mùna akong magbayad ki multa? (Bicol-Legazpi)
;law. :ley
;judge. :hwes.
;court. :korte.
;jail. :karsel.
;cop. :pulis.

Turutagalog

Turutagalog is a Tagalized form of Bicol in which Bicol words are combined with Tagalog words. Tagalog words are used with Bicol suffixes -on and/or -an. e.g. ayuson, instead of pakárhayon, ligpiton, instead of saráyon, palitan, instead of salidahan, lipaton, instead of balyuhón, etc.