And is there an online translation page or at least a page with some of the common phrases in that language? I know there are several types of Bicol spoken even on that island.
2007-08-20 13:56:40 · 3 answers · asked by VodkaTonic 5 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
Bicol is the native tongue but with different nuances and variations, especially when one goes up to the northern towns like Pandan, Caramoran, and Panganiban. English and Tagalog are commonly spoken and understood.
The original name of San Andres was Calolbon, used to be Calolbong, which was vaguely referred to a Bicol expression - "naca lobong", as the houses of the original community along the bank of Carangag River looked almost submerged when viewed from the sea. The early Spanish explorers misunderstood the native guide who said that the submerged houses meant the name of the town. Unfamiliar with the dialect, they placed "Calolbong" on the map. Usage in the course of time dropped the "g".
2007-08-20 15:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The generic name for the languages spoken in the Bicol region is called Bicolano. Funny that in Bicol, especially in Albay, each town has its own dialect that is distinct from that of the next town!
In Catanduanes, the locals call their dialect Catandunganon. That is also how they call themselves.
Sorry but I am not aware of any online facility.
2007-08-22 01:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by boyplakwatsa.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cataduanes is an island where theres a lot of languages too!, are Bicolanians languages understand their languages some are not, not sure how many language they uses on that island. And can you imagine that Philippines have 100 languages, and 7,100 islands that is why sometimes, Filipinos from provinces and Manileneos can't understand each other... and visit this website too!.
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2007-08-20 22:42:34 · answer #3 · answered by Arlyn T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋