Basic Vocabulary
Write 957 in Ilokano.
Who is known as the mother of the Philippines Flag?
Marcela Coronel Marino
What is the ilokano personality adjective for someone that creates conflicts?
Naloko
Translate “Gas station” in Ilokano.
Paggasolinaan
What bad luck is believed to happen if you cut your fingernails at night?
It is believed to bring bad luck or shorten your life.
Translate in Ilokano: Days of the Week.
Aldaw Dagiti Lawas.
When did Antonio Luna pass away?
June, 5 1899
What is the ilokano translation for twin?
Singin
Sadinno iti lugar nga pagturturogam?
Balay
Created from leftover WWII military vehicles, these brightly decorated mini buses are a popular form of public transportation.
Jeepney
Ania ti maris ti sumaruno kalpasan ti berde iti bullalayaw? Write in Ilokano.
Asul.
What did Melchora Aquino contribute to the Philippines?
Acting as a crucial sanctuary, nurse, and counselor.
What is the ilokano physical adjective for someone that is light colored?
Napudaw
Sadinno iti lugar nga suktanen na ti kita ti buokmo?
Pagpukisaan
Gesture of respect involves taking an elder’s hand and pressing it against one’s forehead
Pagmamano
Ania a bulan ti maikapito kalpasan ti Mayo? Write in Ilokano.
Disembre.
Why was Emilio Jacinto Important?
He served as the intellectual engine, strategist, and moral compass.
What is the English translation for apo ti dapan?
Great great grandparents
Translate these directions to Ilokano: You go straight, turn left, and stop near the school.
Agdiretsoka, agkannigidka, ken agsardengka iti asideg ti eskuela
What is the name of the nine-day church traditions before Christmas, held from Disembre 16- Disembre 24?
Simbang Gabi.
Mano nga aldaw ti adda iti maysa a tawen? Write in Ilokano.
Tallogaust innem a pulo ket lima.
Ania ti kayat a sawen ti tunggal maris iti bandera ti Filipinas?
Asul - peace, truth, and justice
Nalabbaga - courage, patriotism, and valor
Puraw- Liberty, equality, and fraternity
Armarilio (golden sun) - Three major provinces
Armarilio (eight-rayed sun) - eight provinces
If Rosa is Leo’s older sister, and Leo is Mia’s older brother, what is Rosa’s relationship to Mia?
Manang ni Rosa ken Mia.
Sadinno iti asasideg nga panganan? Then translate the directions in Ilokano.
Agexitka aggapo iti Farrington High School, sakanto agkannawan. Kalpasan nga nagkannawanka, agdiretsoka aginggana makitam ti KFC iti kannawanmo
Hung during the Christmas season, this star-shaped paper lantern symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem.
Parol