Learn Hiligaynon (Ilonggo)

An overview of Hiligaynon language principles.

Introduction

Ilonggo & Hiligaynon

Pronunciation

Vowels

Pronunciation 2

How to say "ng."

Pronunciation 3

Glottal Stops

Pronunciation 4

Double Vowels

Pronunciation 5

Two-Letter Combinations

Pronunciation Tips

A few realistic tips on pronunciation.

Noun Markers

Labeling nouns with Ang, Sang, Sa

Pronouns

The different forms of pronouns.

Conjugations

When and how to use conjugations.

Object vs Recipient

The difference between the object and recipient.

Choosing a Focus

Tips on choosing which focus to use.

Articles

How articles work in Hiligaynon.

Format Variations

A few common variations of the basic sentence format.

Conjugations 2

How to conjugate future tense Object Focus verbs.

Conjugations 3

How to use Ability / Accidental conjugations.

Conjugations 4

Command form.

Yes & No

Using "yes" and "no."

Nga

Linking things together with "nga."

Mga

Making things plural.

Name Markers

How to label names.

Descriptions

Basic descriptions.

Descriptions 2

More details on descriptive sentences.

Greetings

Basic greetings.

Numbers

Intro to numbers.

Hiligaynon Numbers

Pure Hiligaynon numbers.

Here & There

Location words.

This & That

Demonstrative pronouns.

It

Using the word "it" in different situations.

Possessives

How to show ownership.

Questions

Question words and phrases.

Questions 2

Using question words in non-question sentences.

Verb Phrases

Using oonjugated verbs as nouns.

Adverbs

Learn how to describe action more fully.

Know

The three words for "know."

May

Showing existence or possession.

May Ara

Placing emphasis on existence or possession.

Walâ

The all-purpose negative word for no/none/not.

Amo

A multi-function tool that works as "is," "same," "like," etc.

Be / Become

Make state-of-being sentences.

Emotions

Express emotions in various ways.

Conjugations 5

Advanced Conjugations

Affixes

Changing the meaning of words with prefixes, infixes, and suffixes.

Functional Words

A variety of useful words.

Prepositions

Preposition words and directional words.

Time Words

A reference of time-related words.

Clock Words

How to say the time.

Relationship Words

Titles for family members and other acquaintances.

Comparison Words

Words that help you compare, like "more," "most," and "same."

To Do

Handling sentences with primary and secondary verbs.

Pseudo Verbs

Some verbs do not require strict conjugation.

Na & Pa

Time-related words that can be used in a variety of ways.

Sing

How the word "sing" was used traditionally.

Complex Sentences

A look at forming longer, more complex sentences.

Misc Phrases

Learn various phrases and particles to be more expressive.

Multifunction Words

Some words can be used quite flexibly.