Entako mangan.

Entako mangan is a sentence in a Kankankaey dialect which translates to "Let us go and eat."

mangan

Mangan is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means eat.

ibbay

 Ibbay is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means rest.

man-ibbay = to take a rest

Nabo-on

 Nabo-on (or naba-on) is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the ancient time.

"ed nabo-on" = "sin nabo-on" = during the ancient time.

ngasi-it

Ngasi-it is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to a sarcastic smile.

Man-ngasi-it = to smile sarcastically

laton pay dedan

"Laton pay dedan" is a phrase in a Kankanaey dialect that is adressed to someone in order to console or express sympathy.  "Laton pay dedan" translates to "It is going to be okay.".

bagang

Bagang is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the neck.

tenged

Tenged is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the back of the neck/nape.

si'ket

Si'ket is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to someone's waist/waistline.

edeg

Edeg is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to someone's back.

pagew

Pagew is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the chest.

taglang

Taglang is a word in a Kankanaey dialect that refers to the ribs.

pika

Pika is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means stand.

pumika = to stand up.

manpika = to stand up.

ipika = to stand up. 

tokdo

Tokdo is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means sit.

mantokdo = to sit down

tumokdo = to sit down.

itokdo = to sit down.

Mansiwang

Mansiwang is a verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means to roam around.

Siwang

Siwang is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means roam around.

bitawa

Bitawa is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the open area infront a house/building. 

Gabis

Gabis is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to any time earlier than daybreak. 

nangabis

Nangabis is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect that describes someone who started a journey earlier than dawn.

nabbay

nabbay is an adjective word in a Kankanaey dialect which means tired.

i-amag

i-amag is a verb word in a Kankanaey dialect which means to fix.

na-i-amag= fixed.

Na-amag

Na-amag is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means made.

Nakdeng

Nakdeng is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means finished.

yokgong

yokgong is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which literally means to look down

manyoyokgong = a person who is looking down/statically bowing down.

yang-ed

 yang-ed is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means nod.

man-yang-ed = to nod.

yadek

yadek is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the act of rythmically stamping the feet/to dance.

wasit

wasit is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means garbage/waste.

iwasit= put to waste/ throw away

na-ibbeng

na-ibbeng is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means wasted/spilled out/ put to waste.

na-iwasit is a synonym of na-ibbeng.

Pagat sa?

Pagat sa? is an interrogative sentence in a Kankanaey dialect which may translates to "Why are you lije that?"  or "Why is it like that?"

kagma-is

Kagam-is is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which means nice or beautiful. Maymayat is a synonym of kagam-is.

Kagkagam-is = very beautiful/very nice

man-aluney

Man-aluney (or man-alunoy) is a verb word in a Kankanaey dialect which means go slowly. Man-inayad is a synonym of man-aluney.

Man-al-aluney = going slowly.

I'wed

I'wed is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means none.

I'wed di pilak ko. = I have no money.

Maga'

Maga' (or aga') is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means none.

Iwed is a synonym of maga'.

Nanka-an

Nanka-an is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means dropped out from school.

Naka-an

Naka-an is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means removed.

Babaknang

Babaknang is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which is used to describe more than one person who are wealthy/rich.

Babaknang da = They are rich.

Baknang da am-in = All of them are rich.

Nankabaknang da = All of them are rich.

Pag kaman dan baknang = All of them seem to be rich.

Ay siya baw.

"Ay siya baw" is a sentence in a Kankanaey dialect which can translates to "Oh, I see." The sentence may also be given as an interrogative sentence such that "ay siya baw?" translates to "Is it?".

bi'gis

bi'gis is a noun/word in a Kankanaey dialect which means insect.

ku'dap

ku'dap is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means crawl.

manku'dap = to crawl/will crawl

nanku'dap = crawled

nabangking

Nabangking is an adjective word in a Kankanaey dialect which means "not aligned"/"mis-aligned"

Bedak

Bedak is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means to step a lot into the ground so as to cause the soil on the ground to be compressed.

manpanadpad'

Manpanadpad' is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the act of continuously stamping one's feet. Mansesekad is a synonym of manpanadpad.

kotikot

Kotikot is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to a person who has the tendency to put things in disorder. One who touches/mind everything he/she sees.

Kalalasoy

Kalalasoy is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which means simplistic/not sturdy/lacking of quality.

Nabanol

Nabanol is a Kankanaey word which means expensive.

kayman

Kayman is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which is equivalent to "indeed".

siya et pay sa

 "siya et pay sa" is a phrase in a Kankanaey dialect which semantically translates to "that is preferable/favorable"

siya pay say

 "siya pay say" is a phrase in a Kankanaey dialect which semantically translates to "that is not worth saying"

enggay

enggay is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which corresponds to "already".

bolsingaw

Bolsingaw is a one-word expression in a Kankanaey dialect which corresponds to "what the hell".

nakdeng

Nakdeng is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means finished.

allidom

Allidom is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means shadow.

Ba'nig

Ba'nig is a word in a Kankanaey dialect that means ghost.

naba'nig = had an encounter with a ghost.

Tinmungaw

Tinmungaw is a proper noun in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to an invisible spirit. Traditionally, the Kankanaey people are into the belief that every area or every natural wealth around is being guarded or taken cared of by an unvisible spirit, the Tinmungaw, who must be respected at all times.

May kod adi

"may kod adi" is a phrase in a Kankanaey dialect which translates to "please".  "may kod adi" is used to beg someone's agreement or conformance to a request/order.

Sino ka od?

"Sino ka od?" is a Kankanaey interrogative sentence that translates to "Who are you?". If the sentence is uttered in a slow tone, it is a respectful way of inquiry on one's identity.  If it is uttered in high tone during an altercation, it is a way of reprimand or a display of questioning one's authority.

sakobo

sakobo is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means cover or cap.

mansakobo = the act of a person to lie on a face down position, as if covering something on the ground.

nansasakobo = lying face down.

isakobo = to put the cover/the cap of a containef.

enayan

Enayan is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which transliterate to "be cautious"

Enayan is suggestive of a being cautious because of powerful entity that may impose a sanction on doing an act that may be undesirable by the powerful entity.

In fact, mention is made of the "Enayan Culture" or "Enayan Concept" among the Kankanaey people which is telling of an awareness by the people that good deeds are always expected.  Any act that is offensive to an invisible authority can result to punishment or suffering.

na-ey isna (nay sina)

"na-ey isna" is a phrase ina Kankanaey dialect which translates to "here it is".

"na-ey isna" is the same as "nay sina".

At times "na-ey isna" is used to open a sentence that intends to hospitably offer something to guests/visitor.

"Naey-sina'y makan"  semantically translates to "Please feel free to come and get food here."

posipos

Posipos is a verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means turn around.

manposipos = to cause own body to turn around

nanposipos = caused own body to turn around 

iposipos = to cause something to turn around

inposipos = caused something to turn around 

Natoklo

Natoklo is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which meands rounded in form.

Toklo is a verb which means to put something in rounded form.

Namolimol

Namolimol is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which is used to describe an object that is rounded in form. Natoklo is a synonym of namolimol.

Nadampilak

Nadampilak is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which is used to describe an object that tends to be rounded and flat in form.

dapan

Dapan is a word in a Kankanaey dilect which refers to the toe.

pak-ang

Pak-ang is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which is used to describe a person with opened knees (bowlegged)

bok-ong

bok-ong is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which is used to describe a person with a hunchback /slouched  

ta'go

Ta'go is a verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means live or survive.

mata'go = to live/ to survive

nata'go = lived/survived

sekad

Sekad is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means stumping of one's feet.

mansekad = to stump 

makedse

Makedse is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which means cruel. The word natangsit, which is from the Ilocano language, is the synonym of Makadse.

bidking

Bidking is a verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means lift.

manbidking = to lift

Pa'san

Pa'san is a verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means carry over one's shoulders.

Manpa'san=  to carry through one's shoulders.

Agto

Agto is a verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means carry over one's head.

lingling

 Lingling or linglinfan is a verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means to forget.

liw-an

Liw-an is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialec which means forget. Linlingan is a synonym of liw-an.

naliw-an = forgotten

niliw-an = forgotten

dawat

dawat' is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means give.

idawat'= to give

mandawat' = to give

indawat' = gave

nandawat' = gave

man-idawat' = will give

nan-idawat' = has given

sipot

sipot is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means "keep an eye"/ observe.

da-ida

Da-ida is a pronoun in a Kankanaey dialect which means they.

sisya

Sisya is a pronoun in a Kankanaey dialect which means he or she.

dakayo

Dakayo is a pronoun in a Kankanaey dialect which means you (plural)

dakami

Dakami is a pronoun in a Kankanaey dialect which means we/us.

sik-a

Sik-a is a pronoun in a Kankanaey dialect which means you (singular)

sak-en

Sak-en is a pronoun in a Kankana-ey dialect which means I/me.

man-uuking

Man-uuking is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which describes a plant that is having a difficulty in growing.

nakostop

nakospot, sometimes uttered as nakospot,  is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means cut/unlinked. Nakostops is used to describe a string, rope or any originally linked objects after a cut.

Watwat

Watwat is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to a slice (or slices) of meat that is given to a guest or to neighbors during a traditional celebration. A traditional celebration involves the butchering of at least one animal.  Everyone is always invited during the celebration.

5 W's and the H in Kankanaey(Benguet Dialect)

Othe Kankanaey dialects may have different translations.

Who? = Sino?

What? = Sino? / Sino di?

Where = Into? 

When = Pig-an?

Why = Pagat? / Ay tan?

How = Intoy iyat na? 

na-i-kombasiw

Na-i-kombasiw is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means contrasted/opposed/reversed.

Na-i-kombasiw di nemnem mo. = What you are thinking is the reversed.

Naba-on

Naba-on is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the ancient time.

Ed naba-on = During the ancient period

Na-unod

Na-unod is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect which describes one who came last or and event that did not happen first.

umunod

Umunod is a verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means to follow.

food-related Kankanaey words.

innapoy = rice

lokto = sweet potato

Pinikpikan = A soup-based Chicken recipe in the Cordillera region where the chicken meat is prepared through a process where the live chicken is subjected to burning to get rid of the feathers rather than using hot water.

pangan = viand

kespag = eat rice without any viand

taknang = to get hold of cooked rice by hand without using a plate.

labay = to eat rice mixed simply with water and sugar.

tinadtad = a slice of meat

angkukunnaka

Angkukunnaka is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means suddenly.

Angkukunnaka yan enggay nalabi. = Suddenly, it is night time already.

koyo-koyog panga-an si sikog

 "koyo-koyog panga-an si sikog" is a clause in a Kankanaey dialect which is used to give a joke or a warning to partners who are always together as it literally means "always going together results to someone being impregnated"

koyog

Koyog is a root verb word in a Kankanaey dialect which means accompany.

mankoyog = to go together as partners.

mankokoyog = to go together as a team.

nakoyong

nakoyong is an adjective in a Kankanaey dialect used to describe the state of the forehead of someone who is mad or someone who is looking at the sun.

kok-ot

Kok-ot is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means wrinkle.

nankok-ot = wrinkled.

kiyagang

Kiyagang is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the clarity of the horizon. 

mankiyagang = not cloudy / not dark

tangad

Tangad is a root verb in a Kankanaey fialect which means look up.

Mantangad = to look up

lawas

Lawas is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to weekdays excluding Sunday.

Lawas is also used to refer to the next week.

kogaban

Kogaban is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means yesterday.

pongpong

Pongpong is a verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means to create a strong fire using pieces of fire woods.

ponpon

Ponpon is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means burrial. Ponpon may also refer to a burrial ceremony.

ponpon = burrial ceremony

ma-iponpon = to be burried

na-iponpon = burried

Ka-ot

Ka-ot' is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means dig or burry.  Alternatively, Ka-ot' is a noun in th Kankanaey dialect which means grave.

manka-ot'= to dig

ika-ot' = to burry

Ed Labi'

Ed labi' is a phrase in a Kankanaey dialect which means last night.

Ed labi' = Ed nalabi'

Nalabi'

Nalabi' is a one-word sentence in a Kankanaey dialect which translates to "It is already night time."

Ed nalabi' = Ed labi' = Last night.

Labi'

Labi' is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means night.

gawwa/ga'wa

Gawwa  or ga'wa is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means middle.

Ga'wan di labi = midnight

kumanali

Kumanali is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means talkative.

Gumiginek

Gumiginek is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means keeping quiet.

Names of some fruits in Kankanaey

Balat = Banana

Popossok = A variety of Lemon

Bay-yabas = Guava

Pinit = Wild Berry

Kalabbew = Pomelo

Mangga = Mango

Abocado = Avocado

Longboy = passion fruit

At-atik

At-atik is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means few.

At-atik kami. = We are a few.

ad-ado

Ad-ado is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means many.

Ad-ado di ma-amag. = Many are to be done.

Ayag

Ayag is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means summon/request one to come near.

mam-is

Mam-is is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means sweet.

bab-a

Bab-a is a word in a Kankanaey dialdct which means tooth.

bik-i

Bik-i is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means tear/separate paper by hand

iguyod

Iguyod is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means to pull.

idolon

Idolon is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means to push.

kistong

Kistong is a verb/word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the act of hitting a forehead or head using one's knockle.

kitong

Kitong is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the forehead.

Pa'tang.

Pa'tang is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the jaw.

tamil'

Tamil' is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the cheek.

unina

Unina is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means better.

Un-unina = better 

Maga

Maga' is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means none/no.

Mag' = Aga' = no = none

Namaga

Namaga is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means lost.

Namamaga di ganas = Drive/Motivation is gone/lost

Tet-ewa

Tet-ewa is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means true/truth.

Boddos

 Boddos is a word in a Kankanaey dualect which refers to the pine trees.

Kallasan

 Kallasan  is a word in a Kankaney dialect which refers to the trees in the forest yhat are not pine trees.

Ka-iw

Ka-iw is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means tree or wood.

Nabe-as

Nabe-as is a noun word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the grasses in the wild. Nabe-as may also be used as an adjective to describe a place that is  covered by grasses.

bangbanglo

Bangbanglo is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means perfume.

manmoniket

 Manmoniket is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means sticky.

ay-ayam

Ay-ayam is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means toy or game.

man-ayam = to play

man-ay-ayam = playing

gina'wang

Gina'wang is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means river.

Ngadan

Ngadan is a a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means name.

gasat

Gasat is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means fortune or destiny.

Random English to Kankanaey word translation.

dwell = mante-e

hear = deng-nge

you = sik-a (singular)

you = dakayo (plural)

song = kanta/kanshon

strength = pigsa

love = layad

praise = dayaw

lost/misplaced = nalitaw 

lost/nothing left = na-abos

measure = lokod

give = dawat

limit = pap-eng

rich = baknang

again = kasin

house = be-ey or ba-ey

walk = dad-an

push = dolon

press = talmed

jump = lagto

stop = saldeng

run = tagtag

talk = kali

shout = bogaw/begaw

Kat

Kat is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means bite. Kat is a shortened form of kakat.

Mankakat = mankat = to bite

Togkang

Togkang is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to a chicken's act of pecking.

Kiyap

Kiyap is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to a chick, a baby chicken.

Uppa

 Uppa is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to a hen, a female chicken.

Kawitan

Kawitan is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to a rooster, a male chicken.

Tan-o

Tan-o is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the sound from a rooster usually during the early morning. Such a sound informs the community that it is time for early workers to rise from bed.

Nan-tan-o din manok. = The chicken has sounded alarm.

Bela

Bela is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the act of going outside.

Bumela = to go out

Bolaw

Bolaw is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to the bark of a dog.

manbolaw = to bark

buya

Buya is a root verb in a Kankanaey dialect which means watch/see a show or scenery.

manbuya = to watch / to see a show or a display of scenery.

nabu'ngo

Nabu'ngo is an adjective word in a Kankanaey dialect which is used to describe plants or objects that are crowded  in a certain area.

Inayadem

Inayadem is a one-word sentence in a Kankanaey dialect which translate to "Do not rush." or "Do it slowly."

ten-em

Ten-em is a one-word sentence in a Kankanaey dialect which translates to "Do not have too much." or "Do not do too much.". 

ibagingan

Ibagingan is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means to favor or defend someone.

nangamong

nangamong is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means "to be in-charged in making a decision" or "to decide on your own".

Nangamong ka. = It is up to you.

ibbay

Ibbay is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means rest.

man-ibbay = to rest

uma'

Uma' is a word in a Kankanaey fialect which means farm.

Man-uma' = to work in the farm/ to create a farm.

o'ma

O'ma is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means "fed up". O'ma may also refer to "have taken enough" of food.

na-oma = got fed up

olaw

Olaw is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means dizzy. Olaw can also mean confusion.

na-olaw = felt dizzy = confused.

aksop

Aksop is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means "lick".

Aksopan = to lick

sopsop

Sopsop is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means to suck.

Nasopsop = Sinopsop = sucked

iksaw

Iksaw is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means to lead away from target.

Na-iksaw = Missed the target

ponta-an

Ponta-an is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means to hit the target. 

Naponta-an = hit

Natama-an = Naponta-an = hit

i-itaw

I-itaw is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means dream.

na-ilaw-an

Na-ilaw-an is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means "unintentionally done". 

man-gotgot

Man-gotgot is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means to scratch the skin or any part of the body.

Unina

Unina is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means better.

Un-unina = comparative better ("more than better")

Ubla

Ubla is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means work.

man-ubla = to work

Napo-an

Napo-an is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which literally means place of origin. Figuratively, napo-an is used to refer to a parent or to an ancestor.

ib-a

Ib-a is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which refers to a relative whether by blood or by any form of association.

I-ib-a = relatives/brethren

Life is going on

Random decisions and random results, they come your way.

Re-alignment, it is a remedy.

Prudence, at times, it is forgotten.

Failure, it is real.

Charge to fate, it is an excuse.

Today, it is wished to be still yesterday.

Yesterday, it is dreamed to return.

Life continues, it is a battle unending.

lati

Lati is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means rust.

Nanlati = nalati-an = rusty.

nadonot

Nadonot is a word in a Kankanaey dialect that is an adjective for a rotten piece of wood.

nalotlot

nalotlot is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which is an adjective for rotten fruits/vegetables or other similar things.

enayan

Enayan is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which figuratively means "be careful" or "be cautious".  When used, it implies the recognition of a probable punishment/ unfavorable repercusion as a result of an action.

Enayan na! = Be cautioned!

Enayan pay sa. = That is not being careful/cautious.

Enayan ka pay. = You should have been careful/cautious.

ed sidi

Ed sidi is a phrase in a Kankanaey dialect which transliterates to in there. However, ed sidi is used to simply there accompanied by a finger-pointing act towards a certain place.

Ed sidi kad-an da. = They are in there.

takyad

Takyad is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means hang.

itakyad = to hang.

mantaktakyad = hanging

Danda'ni

Danda'ni is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means almost.

Umipadanag

Umipadanag is a word in a Kankanaey fialect which means worrisome.

Iwasit

Iwasit is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means to throw away/ to put to waste.

wasit

Wasit is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means waste.

Wasit ka baw. = You are a waste.

Inwasit da ka. = They wasted you.

Wat

Wat is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which translates to only. 

Wat is also used to refer to the act of disregard.

Wat esa. = Only one.

Ipango

Ipango is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means to lead(the way).

Ipangom kod. = You lead the way, please.

egenan

Egenan is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which may mean to carry or to hold.

egenan = egnan = to carry/to hold.

inegenan = in-genan = carried/held

Egenam. = You hold/You carry.

Egenak. = I will hold/I will carry.

agag

A'gag is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means excitement. A'gag can also mean rush.

man-agag = to be excited/to rush

saldeng

Saldeng is a word in a Kankanaey dialect which means stop.

sumaldeng = to stop