Surigaonon Language - Sample Words and Phrases

Surigaonon is a Philippine language spoken by Surigaonon people in the province of Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and some portions of Agusan del Norte especially the towns near the Mainit Lake. Though it is related to Cebuano, Cebuano speakers can hardly understand Surigaonon speakers. The variety spoken in Tandag city is Tandaganon, and it may be a separate language (The same treatment to Boholano dialect of Cebuano).

Enjoy the meaning of it word by word :)

-diin – where

-kun-o – when

-kagan-o – when, past

-uno – what

-sin-o – who

-tag-uno – how

-"salamat karajaw" – Thank you very much

-na ay, unja na (the actual word is "ngaj'an") – later

-"ay ay na bata ini!" – Tsk tsk this child!

-"uman kaw?" (contraction of "ya uno man kaw?") – What happened to you?

-ajo-ajo (Cebuano "ayo ayo") – Take care

-"Na buang na" – This is crazy

-"Simba ko" – "Knock on wood"

-"Hilom ngad-on" – Be silent there

-maradjao or madayao – good

-maradjao (madayao) na buntag – Good morning

-maradjao (madayao) na hapon – Good afternoon

-haman kaw? (composed of "hain" and "man") – Where are you?

-uno may ngayan mo? – What is your name?

-pila may imo edad? (in Surigao del Norte, "pila may edad mo?") – How old are you?

-grabehi nimo ka gwapa - in Norte, "gulpi man kaw kagwapa" – You are so beautiful

-gwapahi – very beautiful

-"grabehi nimo ka yaot" – You're so ugly

-tagad (old Surigaonon word) huyat (modern usage) – wait

-ihap – count

-"tabangi ko" (same as Cebuano), in Norte "tabangi ako" – Help me

-pagdali (same as Cebuano) – be fast

-"maradjao (madayao) na duyom dijo nahurot" – Good evening to all

-"hain man (ha'man) kaw pasingod?" – Where are you going?

-kuman – now

-silom – tomorrow

-mahagkot, tignaw – cold

-paso, malangka – hot

-wayong, bayho, kamasdakan (almost obsolete) – face

-alima – hand

-sike – leg

-"taghigugma ta kaw" – I love you

-mangita nan sine – watch a movie. . .atud (old Surigaonon word)

-"mupanaw na ako kuman" – I will leave now

-inday uno – I don't know

-yaon,jaon – that

-"uno yaon (jaon)?" or "uman yaon (jaon)?" – What is that?

-mamisita – courting

-guyangan - forest

-doot - the other side of the river

-dress - baro

-climb - dayag

-fire - kayajo

-buyod - mountain

-hilam - mosquito

-duyod - to approach

-jaon - have

-ingod - beneath the house (in Cebuano "silong")

-adja - just or only ( e.g. "adja ra man kaw magsinaoy saoy" You are just interrupting)

- bakoy - thumb

- puyo - island

Festivals in Surigao That You Should Not Miss!

Kaliguan Festival (June 21-25)

A yearly festival in honor of the patron saint St. John the baptist. Kaliguan means to take a bath or to get wet. The highlight of this festival is the Perlas ng Kaliguan beauty pageant and the beach dancing (instead of street dancing).  This is celebrated in Cagwait, Surigao del Sur every June 21-25.

Pahinungod Festival (July 15)

This is a yearly festivity in honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Pahinungod is a Bisaya/Cebuana term which means dedication. The highlight of this festival is the Mardi gras along the streets of Carrascal, Surigao del Sur. Celebrated every 15th of July.

Lanuza International Surfing Festival (4th week of November)

Lanuza International surfing festival is an invitational international surfing competition with top surfers from all over the Philippines and outside the country. It happens every last week of November.

Source: http://filipinohomes.com/blog/festivals-surigao-not-miss/

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Things to Do in Surigao del Sur Province

Waterfalls; Sights & Landmarks; Islands

Tinuy-an Falls (Bislig)

#1 thing to do in Surigao del Sur Province

Britania Islands (San Agustin)

#2 thing to do in Surigao del Sur Province

International Doll House (Bislig)

#3 things to do in Surigao del Sur Province

    Lake 77 (Bislig)

#4 things to do in Surigao del Sur Province

Sian Falls (Bislig)

#5 things to do in Surigao del Sur Province

Libuacan Cold Spring (Tagbina)

#6 things to do in Surigao del Sur Province

Hagonoy Island (San Agustin)

#7 things to do in Surigao del Sur Province

Canlumawag Falls (Bislig)

#8 things to do in Surigao del Sur Province

San Augustin's Church (Hinatuan)

#9 things to do in Surigao del Sur Province

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes (Tandag)

Sights & Landmarks in Surigao del Sur Province

San Nicholas de Tolentino Cathedral (Tandag)

Sights & Landmarks in Surigao del Sur Province

San Pedro Cantiasay Footbridge

Sights & Landmarks in Surigao del Sur Province

Must see!

Campamento Cave 

 Balinganga Falls 

Bao Bao Falls 

Turtle Island  

Cagwait Beach 

Casarica Island  

Magkawas Falls 

Enchanted River 

Blue Lagoon 

Malinawa Cool Spring 

Lanuza Marine Sanctuary 

Surigao del Sur

Surigao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the CARAGA region in Mindanao. Its capital is Tandag City and borders Surigao del Norte to the north, Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur to the west, and Davao Oriental to the south.

“Shangri-La by the Pacific”

Old folks still like to recount how some Visayan fishermen, forced by strong currents in what is now Surigao Strait, sought refuge in one of the huts somewhere in the province. The locals or Mamanwas thought the fisherman wanted to take the hut by force or surigao. This term was given the prefix esuria and surigao was formed. In time it was shortened to Surigao.

GETTING THERE

By Air: There are daily flights from Manila to Butuan City, where the nearest airport is located.

By Land: From Davao City’s Ecoland terminal, take a bus bound for Mangagoy (Bislig). From Butuan Integrated Bus Terminal in Butuan City (Agusan del Norte), there are buses that go directly to Mangagoy (Bislig). From San Franz (Agusan del Sur) there are also buses and vans bound for Mangagoy (Bislig).

By Sea: Nearest port is Lipata (Surigao del Norte) with ferries running to and fro Manila, Cebu and Liloan (Southern Leyte).

MAP

GETTING AROUND

Pedicabs are roaming in the province of Surigao del Sur. Buses ("Bachelor Express"), Vans and Jeepneys ply from Cantilan to Tandag and Surigao City on the coast-road Surigao-Tandag. Unfortunately, the connection to Surigao City is sometimes a hassle during rainy season, because cars/vans can be trapped in the mud between Adlay (Carrascal) and Claver.

MUST SEE!

·        Adhika Beach
·        Campamento Cave
·        Balinganga Falls
·        Bao Bao Falls
·        Turtle Island 
·        Cagwait Beach
·        Casarica Island 
·        Magkawas Falls
·        Danao Lake
·        Enchanted River
·        Blue Lagoon
·        Malinawa Cool Spring
·        Lanuza Marine Sanctuary

LET’S GO TRY

• Sayongsong-“kakanin” wrapped in banana leaves with the color 
• Poot Poot Ginamos-imade of small fishes locally known as poot poot.
• Kinilaw 
• Gigaquit Rhum-flavorful beverage is fermented at a Sasa tree 
• Dried Pijanga-Also known as “white goby,” this first class dried fish comes from Lake Mainit 

LET’S GO TO FESTIVAL & EVENTS

Kaliguan Festival (held every June 21 to 25 - a yearly festivity in honor of St. John the Baptist highlighted by search for Perlas ng Kaliguan beauty pageant and beach dancing.)

Pahinungod Festival (held every July 15 -This is Mardigras which is performed around the streets of Carrascal in honor of their Patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.)

DID YOU KNOW THAT?

The Province of Surigao del Sur was created as the 56th Philippine province on June 19, 1960 by virtue of RA 2786 and was formally organized or separated from its mother province, Surigao del Norte, on September 18, 1960.  The aborigines of Surigao del Sur were a conglomeration and mixture of different racial types, namely: Mandaya, Mamanua, Mansaka and Manobo.  Surigao formerly, was extended from what is known as Agusan.

Source:

http://www.govisitphilippines.com/quick-facts.php?province=Surigao+del+Sur#