dokidoken

dokidoken(Kankanaey Dialect)=to direct a pointed implement or any rod in order to stir objects in a hollow area.

lagdeng

lagdeng(Kankanaey Dialect)=excessive

ad-ado

ad-ado(Kankanaey Dialect)= many

manlagbo

manlagbo(Kankanaey Dialect)= to earn a living.

makipuldiya

makipuldiya(Kankanaey Dialect)= to do work on a daily wage rate

puldiya

puldiya(Kankanaey Dialect)= daily work wage (from per dia)

Baak ngem Baro

Awan pay nang-nangeg mo, Nangibkas ti I Love You, Isunga nag-baak-ka, Isu ciguro't gasat mo. Awan nasab-sabat mo, Apple of the eye nga kunada, Isunga nag-baak-ka, Isu ciguro't gasat mo. Innaldaw ti panonot mo, Time will come, urayem lang, Isunga dimmanonnen, Baak time met gayamen. Agri-ing ka no agsapa, Good morning self, kunam latta, Bay-am data breakfast date, Trabaho lattan ti una-em, Kunam latta nga di bale, I am free and am available, mabalin uray anya, songbat mo no tay i-yab da ket pagsaya-atan. Di bale nga baak ka, original family'm ket maymaysa, Ada pay ni Apo Diyos, kanayon nga kadkadwam. Baak ka nga agpayso, Worry not, status nga baak awan nakasurat, Ijay papel nga pirpirmaan, Uray ayana papanan nga opisina. Baak ka nga agpayso, Never been touched, isunga still new, Baro pay lang kunadan topay, No tay apan daka i-describe. Baak ka nga agpayso, Ngem baro ka forevermore.

longba

longba(Kankanaey Dialect)=race

is-ek

is'-ek'(Kankanaey Dialect)=to plant

Sino didan!

Sino didan!(Kankanaey Dialect)= That's what you get!

maga

maga'(Kankanaey Dialect)= none

sinsinan

sinsinan(Kankanaey Dialect)= not well prepared / poorly made / poor quality

Sino ka pay?

Sino ka pay?(Kankanaey Dialect)=Who are you, am sorry?

Asi uway nas di.

Asi uway nas di.(Kankanaey Dialect)= Whatever will be will be./ Come what may./ We will cross the bridge when we get there.

Badarong!

Bada'rong'.(Ibaloi)= What a nonsense!

Kankanaey

Kankanaey is the language of an ethnic group in Northern Philippines. Kankanaey may likewise refer to the ethnic group of people or an individual whose first language is Kankanaey.

nangabis

nanga'bis(Kankanaey Dialect)=Started before dawn.

natoka

nato'ka'(Kankanaey Dialect)=had a sleepless night.

Aped na.

Aped' na.(Kankanaey Dialect)= It's more than enough.

inbadeng

inbadeng'(Kankanaey Dialect)=spread/laid cables along a line

inwayat

inwayat(Kankanaey Dialect)=laid out

nasukalan

nasu'ka'lan(Kankanaey Dialect)= uncovered/secret revealed

manpapama-ayan

manpapama-ayan(Kankanaey Dialect)= taking it easy/taking time to do a thing.

Pagat sa?

Pagat sa? (Kankanaey Dialect)= "Why like that?"

nak-ing

nak-ing(Kankanaey Dialect)= withered plant due to lack of water.

pati-il

pati-il(Kankanaey Dialect)=descriptive term for harvested small potato tubers that did not develop to the expected quality as a result of the restriction in the growth of the potato plant.

nakay

nakay(Kankanaey Dialect)= old man

nabakes

nabakes(Kankanaey Dialect)=old woman Other uses. Reference to a wife by a matured husband. Reference to a mother by a child who is talking about here matured mother. Reference to an old lady by any person in an informal communication.

Ed Atok (In Atok)

Ili ay en mi na-itago-an (Place where we began our life) Waday day dontog sin nanbinas-il (Mountains are situated by side) Boddos gumanabay sin dedeppas (Pine trees are growing where ravines are) Natapi-an si kallasan, bellang, ay id-idin ay ka-iw ono nabe-as (Together with endemic trees, grasses and other bushes) No sumalog ka sin guguwab din dodontog (If you trek down the mountains) Sawangem di kad-an din i-ib-a ay pumapapagey(You reach the abodes of our brethren who are planting rice) Sin guwab met lang di mula-an di lokto ya say kad-an di prutas(The lower ground are also where sweet potatoes and fruits are grown) Ad-ado di mangiballoy sin guguwab(Most of them at the lower area speak Ibaloy) Gumugitara da duwan laylayden da di nasili-an ay pangan(They play guitar and they prefer spicy food) Sin nan-na-ongdo abe yan lagdeng di sayote(A little higher than the lowest areas are places where Sayote are grown) Kinmanlapkap ay Sayote matamang sin ig-igid di dontog (Crawling Sayote can be seen covering the mountain sides) No sin tongdo pay et mula-an di patatas, lepolyo ya bobbolong (The top area is host to potatoes, cabbages and other green vegetables) Natapi-an si be-ey di nanninanatken ay sabong(Included are houses for various cutflowers) Okan di gaga-it ay Kumkan-Kankana-ey(Owned by fellows who are mostly Kankanaeys) Ngem edwani yan magay kanan (Though distinct groups can no longer be identified) Nantatapi ya mantitinnulong di Ka-kankanaey, I-ibaloy, I-Ilokano ya am-in ay poli (Kankanaeys, Ibaloy's, Ilocanos and other groups do teamwork) Halsema highway danan di America ed Atok(Halse a highway is the access road to Atok) No ka-anod kas nan Halsema highway (If you follow the path of Halsema highway) Nangawa-an di Tublay ya Buguias di parten di Atok ay nalaka ay datngan(The part of Atok that is acessible is between Tublay and Buguias)

Natalenten di dontog sin nan-binas-il.

Natalenten di dontog sin nan-binas-il(Kankanaey Dialect) = Mountains are arranged on each side.

Ili ay natago-an mi.

Ili ay natago-an mi(Kankanaey Dialect) = The place where our life began.

poltak

poltak(Kankanaey Dialect)=bald/skinhead

idolon

idolon(Kankanaey Dialect)=to push

Mokon

Mokon(Kankanaey Dialect)=concrete block used as a boundary marker in a corner of a lot area. Mokon=mohon

maligit

maligit(Kankanaey Dialect)= elusive, difficult to catch

Isapatam en sak-en.

Isapatam en sak-en.(Kankanaey Dialect)= You promise me.

Manta-uli ka.

Manta-uli ka.(Kankanaey Dialect)=You come back.

Pagat nansina ta?

Pagat nansina ta?(Kankanaey Dialect)= Why did we part?

nemnem

nemnem(Kankanaey Dialect)=(a piece of) thought

kasin

kasin(Kankanaey Dialect)=again

Iga-ak

Iga-ak(Kankanaey Dialect) = I don't like.

Sik-ay biyag ko.

Sik-ay biyag ko.(Kankanaey Diakect)= You're my life.

Sik-ay lobong ko.

Sik-ay lobong ko.(Kankanaey Dialect)= You're my world.

Kanemnem yan ka-amag.

Kanemnem yan ka-amag.(Kankanaey Dialect)= Made immediately after thinking.

Adi ma-ila.

Adi ma-ila(Kankanaey Dialect)=It cannot be seen. Adi ma-ila. = Adin ma-ila.

din

din(Kankanaey Dialect)= the(English)

nasa-ek

nasa'-e'k(Kankanaey Dialect)= has a difficulty in talking due to the dryness of yhe throat(English)

nakig-alan

nakig'-a'lan'(Kankanaey Dialect)= has a thin body(English) nakig-alan=nabi'got'=thin

manpiging

man'pi'ging'(Kankanaey Dialect)=to be in an unbalanced rest position such that falling is potential

peteg

peteg(Kankanaey Dialect)=superlative degree, with gusto

Komset

Komset.(Kankanaey Dialect)=it could make me toasted.(English)

lebeng

lebeng'(Kankanaey Dialect)=lake(English)

man-tiyam

man-tiyam(Kankanaey Dialect)=to pretend to be talking by making lip movements.

na-i-lag-ad

na-i-lag-ad(Kankanaey Dialect)=too much(English)

Intoy iyat pay.

Intoy iyat pay.(Kankanaey Dialect)= We can do nothing.

Into'y iyat na?

Into'y iyat na?(Kankanaey Dialect)= How is it possible?/How is it done? Into'y iyat na? =Into di iyat na?

man-gayeng-geng

man-gayeng-geng(Kankanaey Dialect)=trembling(English)

Bolsingaw!

Bolsingaw!(Kankanaey Dialect)=What a nonsense!(English) Bolsingaw!=Boldimit!

kanana

kanana(Kankanaey Dialect)=he/she said(English)

kananda

kananda(Kankanaey Dialect)=they said/say(English)

Sinoy kanam?

Sino'y kanam?(Kankanaey Dialect)=What did/do you say?(English)

pinmidangdang

pinmidangdang(Kankanaey Dialect)=blushed(English)

na-i-sugtot

na-i-sug'tot'(Kankanaey Dialect)=Fell on the ground with the buttocks strongly touching the ground(English)

manmano sa

man'mano' sa(Kankanaey Dialect)= something that can easily be settled/circumvented(English)

Binumngis

Binumngis(Kankanaey Dialect)=The planted seed sprouted(English)

binumngis=binmungis

Inmu-upsat

Inmu-upsat(Kankanaey Dialect)=Pale (English)

Gumbayas

Gumbayas(Kankanaey Dialect)=A variety of a wild cherry tomato

abaken

aba'ken'(Kankanaey Dialect)=to defeat/to be better than someone(English)

Obong

Obong(Kankanaey Dialect)=Nest

Waday obong Di titit ay mantaktakyad sidi. = There is a bird's nest that is hanging there.

Is-isuna

Is'-i'su'na'(Kankanaey Dialect)=Similar/He looks the same/She looks the same/It looks the same(English)

Dalon siya

Dalon siya(Kankanaey Dialect)=Exactly the same(English)

songbatan

song'ba'tan'(Kankanaey Dialect)=to answer/to reply(English)

songbat

songbat(Kankanaey Dialect)=answer/reply/argument(English)

Sinoy laydem?

Sinoy laydem?(Kankanaey Dialect)= What do you like?(English)

Ig-iga-ak sik-a.

Ig'-i'ga-ak' sik-a (Kankanaey Dialect) = I do not like you(English) Ig-i-ga-ak sik-a = Iga-ak sik-a = Iga-an-nika.

lastog

lastog(Kankanaey Dialect)=lie lastog=e'te'k

manwasawas

manwasawas(Kankanaey Dialect)=swaying/waving(English)

wasawas

wasa'was'(Kankanaey Dialect)=sway/wave(English)

bolinget

bo'linget'(Kankanaey Dialect)=darkness(English)

soyosoy

soyo'soy'(Kankanaey Dialect)=breeze)English)

mansoyosoy

man'soyo'soy'(Kankanaey Dialect)=breezy(English)

Bana

Bana'(Kankanaey Dialect)=A thorny bush endemic to the mountains of Benguet

manmeg-is

man'meg'-is'(Kankanaey Dialect)=drizzling

mantabon

man'ta'bon'(Kankanaey Dialect)=to hide

dasadas

da'sa'da's(Kankanaey Dialect)=Blessing ceremony(e.g house warming)

Kankanaey Words referring to people

aba'laya'n = parents of the spouse of one's child ana'k = child ang'kel' = uncle apo' = grandchild an'ti' = aunt bayaw' = brother-in-law ib'-a' = sibling/relative inapo' = child-by-law (spouse of one's child) i'pag = sister-in-law iyub'tan' = younger sibling / younger buddy ka-es'kuwe'la'-an = schoolmate ka'-i'li'-a'n = townmate ka-ob'la'-a'n= workmate kasin'sin' = cousin ka'tuga'nga'n = parents-in-law lo'la' = grandmother lo'lo'ng = grandfather na'na'ng = mother ob'lan'tes' = farm helper pango'-a'n = older sibling pang'pa'ngo'-an' = first child / older buddy ta'ta'ng = father

ninam-ay

ninam-ay(Kankanaey Dialect)=taken something of value without spending or working for it(English)

intawid

intawid(Kankanaey Dialect)=gave as inheritance/bequeathed(English)

tinawid

tinawid(Kankanaey Dialect)=inherited(English)

Tawid

Tawid(Kankanaey Dialect) = Inheritance(English)

man-etan

man'-etan'(Kankanaey Dialect)=to transfer/to change location(English)

poy-ongen

poy-o'ngen'(Kankanaey Dialect)=to lift (English) poy-o'ngen'= bidkingen.

mansese-ed

man'se'se'-ed'(Kankanaey Dialect)=Waiting(English)

odom

odom(Kankanaey Dialect)=others(English)

nakalat-awang

nakalat-awang(Kankanaey Dialect)=Inconsistently spaced such that some spots are not filled-up/filled-out(English)

ba-ak

ba-ak(Kankanaey Dialect)=old(Literal English Translation) = unmarried adult at past marrying age(Figurative English Translation)

Magay natken.

Magay natken.(Kankanaey Dialect)= Nothing different(Literal English Translation) = You/He/She is my/our relative(Figurative English Meaning)

Gandat na.

Gandat na.(Kankanaey Dialect)= It is its nature.(English) Gandat na.=Gendat na.

Moling

Moling(Kankanaey Dialect)= pieces of small smooth stone that are/is used for ignition as they can generate a spark of fire through friction(English)

Dalallo

Dalal'lo(Kankanaey Dialect)=Hailstorm(English)

Lanti

Lanti(Kankanaey Dialect)=Hailstones(English)

Lanti=Dalallo

Si labi.

Si labi.(Kankanaey Dialect)=Tonight.(English)

Si masdem.

Si masdem.(Kankanaey Dialect)=This afternoon.(English)

Si agsapa.

Si agsapa.(Kankanaey Dialect)=Tomorrow morning.(English)

Si bigat.

Si bigat.(Kankanaey Dialect)=Tomorrow.(English)

ma-i-liw

ma'-i'-liw'(Kankanaey Dialect)=feeling homesick/Missing someone(English)

Nan-nan-dan

Nan'-nan'-da'n(Kankanaey Dialect)=went by foot(English)