I have been born and raised in Bicol. Although I spend around 6 years in Manila, I still chose to come home and work here in Legazpi City. I have my roots deeply planted here but am I totally Bicolano?
You see, they say that Bicolano's love spicy food. I do not. They say that the Bicolano loves food cooked in
gata (coconut milk). I am not much of a fan. They also do say that Bicolanos are quite religious. I have my own faith but I sincerely am not happy about religion. I dunno. But at least I can say that I can speak (and understand) at least 3 Bicolano dialects. (They're pretty interesting.)
Anyway, I tried out a quiz to see if I do understand really deep Bicolano. But I guess not. I only got 5 correct answers out of a total 10. 50%! Sheesh. I was told, "
Salamat Atomicgirl. An saimong nakua: 5 sa sampulong pipilian. Kaipuhan po na mag-adal pa nin bikol." and this means "Thanks Atomicgirl. You got: 5 correct answers. You still need to study Bicol more."
So, if you're a Bicolano, understand the language, or you would simply like to try it out and see how you fare, try this quiz.
And yeah. Leave me a comment. I'd like to know how you fared.
atomicgirl shared her thoughts at 11:08 am
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Raziella
June 30, 2007 11:55 AM PDT
geesh, I guess we both failed in this test. Haha..
here's my test result:
Bikol word:
Prutas - An mga minasunod na tataramon mga prutas na makukua sa Pilipinas asin pagtaraid na nasyon.
Salamat , An saimong nakua: 5 sa sampulong pipilian. Kaipuhan po na mag-adal pa nin bikol.
Ini an mga simbag:
1. Baligang - a) a sour, edible berry
2. Ugob - d) breadfruit
3. Sirigwelas - a) Spanish plum
4. Kaymito - b) star apple [Sp. caimito]
5. Balimbing - c) star fruit
6. Biriran - b) strawberry
7. Guyabano - d) soursop [Sp. guabano]
8. Tabayag - d) watermelon
9. Atis - a) sugar apple or sweetsop
10. Paho - b) small mango
labani! |
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Talie
June 30, 2007 12:09 PM PDT
Hahah Peach mas lamang ang pagka Bicolana ko saimo. Oh well by just a mere 1 point advantage nyeeheheh
Ini ang result kang quiz ko:
"Salamat , An saimong nakua: 6 sa sampulong pipilian. An bikol na tataramon nasa boot mo." |
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tweng
July 1, 2007 08:01 AM PDT
hala mas bicolano pa ako saimo sis... maski 50% lang talaga dugong bikolano ko (father side).. hahahha.. 7 ang nakua ko.. |
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yatot
July 3, 2007 09:01 AM PDT
dili man ako bicolano! dili din ako bisaya... dili ko nga alam kung bakit ako nagsasalita ng "dili"
ambot!
dan-um lang ang alam ko sa bicol... tama ba ispelling ko? |
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hrp327
July 4, 2007 03:13 PM PDT
i like your thoughts and your journal...you're so deep...but i like you're strength and the courage that makes you and keeps you going... and about being a bicolana, i do believe you...maurag ang bicolana maski magsain o magduman...
regards & take care |
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atomicgirl
July 5, 2007 07:39 AM PDT
raziella, haha. pareho lang tayo.
talie, buti ka pa, may one point advantage over me when it comes to the dialect. hehe.
tweng, nasuwertehan mo lang. hehe. joke.
yatot, try mo lang yung quiz. malay mo, 100% ka. hehe.
hrp327, thanks. maski nuarin talaga, ang bicolano/bicolana, mga maurag. yehey! |
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khan
November 20, 2007 07:37 PM PST
pwede b mg pturo ng bicol's dialect... or bisaya? hahaha |
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