Seven: My Favorite Ilocano Words

For various reasons, the following are my favorite Ilocano words. While these words may not be of daily usage, I have learned to love these words over the period of time. These just sounds so awesome to my ears that I grew up liking them more and more. Here are those (in no particular order):

narasuk – The closest definition I can think of would be wild, impulsive or uncontrollable “urge” in a sexual manner. This often used in adult conversation where no children around should listen. Used in a sentence: Narasuk dagiti agekna sakbay a nagpakada. Roughly translated: His kisses to her are wild as he says his goodbyes.

naarem – Until now, I still can’t explain what the exact meaning of this word thus I liked it more and more. While, agarem means to court a girl, I am not sure about this but this can be synonymous to narasuk – only this one is one is a little subdued condition than the latter. (?)

nadawel – Usually used to describe the ocean for the rough or turbulent waves (as opposed to naati for calm waves). But then, I somehow liked the word when someone used it to describe one’s aggressive attitude towards women. Used in a sentence: Nadawel ti baybay ita, isu a saan kami nakapagkalap. Roughly translated: The ocean’s turbulent so we haven’t gone fishing.

alikuteg - Used mainly to describe children being energetic, lively and playful. This could also mean frisky or can be used to describe a player. Used in a sentence: Narigat ti agaw-awir ti alikuteg nga ubing. Roughly translated: It can be exhausting to take care an energetic kid.

nalibnos - Used to describe a woman who is beautiful, attractive and beautiful. Used in a sentence: Nalibnos a talaga ni She ngem addan immuna. Roughly translated: She’s really pretty, only she’s taken.

rawraw - Means disorderly, unmanageable, unruly. Used in a sentence: Nagrawraw siguro aya no agkikita tayo ton bakasyon. Roughly translated: It will surely be chaotic when we’ll meet this summer.

samiweng – If I am not mistaken, I saw this translated as “lullaby” in one banner for event supposedly sponsored by SSS some years back. I already forgot the whole title of the event but the word was there. Samiweng can also mean music, I think. Used in a sentence: Ti boses na ket samiweng ti panagdengngeg ko. Roughly translated: Her voice is music to my ears.

So there. Now, I’ll try to make a single sentence out of the seven words.

Uray nadawel ken naalikuteg isuna kadagiti babbai kadagiti naglabas, nagbaliw ti dati a narasuk ken narawraw nga ugali na manipud magngeg na ti samiweng a naggapu ti nalibnos a boses na. (Translation: His rough attitude changed since he heard her sing.) Alright, the sentence doesn’t make sense.

But still, I have to admit the dialect is unique and rich I’ve no reason to forget it no matter where the world will take me. It’s in me.

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OT:

Got caught by the hawt post which reads  Study: Masturbation Causes Cancer.

Should I get worried now?