Baybayin (en. Baybayin)

/ˈbajbaɪ̯ʔɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An ancient writing system used by indigenous Filipinos.

Baybayin is used to write poems and stories in ancient times.

Ginagamit ang baybayin sa pagsusulat ng mga tula at kwento sa mga sinaunang panahon.

A method of expressing languages in written form.

Baybayin is an important part of Philippine culture that reflects the history of our language.

Ang baybayin ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng kultura ng Pilipinas na nagpapakita ng kasaysayan ng ating wika.

Each symbol in baybayin represents a sound or syllable.

In baybayin, there are different symbols for letters and sounds.

Sa baybayin, mayroong iba't ibang simbolo para sa mga letra at tunog.

to write in baybayin

the act of forming words using baybayin.

magsulat ng baybayin

alphabet

A writing system composed of letters from the Latin script used today in Filipino.

alfabeto

ancient script

Other writing systems used by various cultures within the Philippines.

sinaunang sulat

Sure, let's do the alphabet but in an old-school way.

I want to learn baybayin, it's cooler than regular letters.

Gusto ko nang mag-aral ng baybayin, mas cool kasi kesa sa regular letters.

Refers to the ancient script of Filipinos.

Do you know baybayin? It shows how rich our culture was back then!

Alam mo ba yung baybayin? Parang ang lalim ng kultura natin noon!