Today, Kamayo language is a topic that has become increasingly relevant in society. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Kamayo language has become a key point of debate and reflection for many. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Kamayo language, from its impact on daily life to its influence in the professional field, including its historical relevance. Through this analysis, we hope to shed light on Kamayo language and provide a broad and detailed overview of this topic that continues to capture the attention of millions of people around the world.
Kamayo | |
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Native to | Philippines |
Region | Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental |
Ethnicity | Kamayo people Mandayas |
Native speakers | 360,000 (2000 census) |
Austronesian
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | kyk |
Glottolog | kama1363 |
Kamayo (Kinamayo or alternatively spelled Camayo), also called Kadi, Kinadi, or Mandaya, is a minor Austronesian language of the central eastern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines.
Spoken in some areas of Surigao del Sur (the city of Bislig and the municipalities of Barobo, Hinatuan, Lingig, Tagbina, Lianga, San Agustin & Marihatag) and Davao Oriental, Kamayo varies from one municipality to another. Lingiganons are quite different from other municipalities in the way they speak the Kamayo language. Ethnologue also reports that Kamayo is spoken in the Agusan del Sur Province border areas, and in Davao Oriental Province between Lingig and Boston.
Kamayo is a language widely used by the Mandayas in the Davao Oriental areas. It is closely related to Tandaganon and Surigaonon. Dialect variations are caused by mixed dialect communications such as the Cebuano language in barangays Mangagoy and Pob. Bislig. The towns of Barobo, Hinatuan, and Lingig has a distinct version spoken. A suffix is usually added to most adjectives in the superlative form; for example, the word gamay in Cebuano ('small') is gamayay while the word dako ('big') is spoken as dako-ay in Bislig.
Kamayo dialects can be classified as North Kamayo and South Kamayo.
Common phrases
Kamayo | Tagalog | English |
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Adi / Ngani | Dito | Here |
Ngadto | Doon | There |
Ampan / Wara | Wala | Nothing |
Aron | Meron | Have |
Basi / Basin | Baka | Maybe |
Butang | Lagay | Put |
Hain | Saan | Where |
Idtu | Ayon | That |
Inday | Ewan | I don't know |
Ini / Ngini | Ito | This |
Itun | Ayan | That is |
Kamang | Kuha | Take |
Kinu | Kailan | When |
Madayaw | Mabuti | Good |
Maraat | Pangit | Ugly |
Nanga sa | Bakit | Why |
Unaan / Naan | Ano | What |
Pila | Magkano | How much |
Sinu / Sin-u | Sino | Who |
Tagi | Bigay | Give |
Unuhon | Paano | How |
Wara | Wala | None |
Isu | Bata | Child |
hinuod | Matanda | Old person |
Irong | Ilong | Nose |
Huo | Oo | Yes |
Diri | Hindi | No |
Bayho | Mukha | Face |
Alima | Kamay | Hand |
Siki | Paa | Foot |
Paa | Hita | Thigh |
Pasu-ay | Mainit | Hot |