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| Spoken by more than 3 million people, Waray is the dominant language in the northern part of the Leyte and Samar provinces. Learn how to translate Waray to Tagalog with these online translator tools. |
(Updated 08/17/2021) Waray (also known as Winaray and Waray-Waray) is one of the twelve major languages of the Philippines. It is the fifth-most spoken language in the Philippines and native to the Eastern Visayas Region (Region VIII).
Other terms for Waray are Samar-Leyte Visayan, Samareño, Lineyte-Samarnon, Binisayâ nga Winaray, Binisayâ nga Samar-Leyte, and Binisayâ nga Waray. It is widely used in the Northeastern part of Leyte, the whole Samar Islands, and in some parts of Southern Leyte. As of 2015, there are 3.6 million native speakers of the Waray language.
The "standard dialect" of the Waray language is that of Tacloban City (J.W. Lobel: 2006), which is used in television and radio broadcasts.
Meanwhile, Tagalog is the most commonly used language in the Philippines since it’s the country's official language. As of 2019, Tagalog is the first language of more than 24 million Filipinos, while 45 million Filipinos speak Tagalog as their second language as of 2013, including the Waray people.
It is commonly known that Waray speakers can speak Tagalog fluently. Meanwhile, Tagalog speakers will have a hard time conversing or understanding the Waray-Waray language, so there’s a need for an online translation tool to learn the meaning of Waray-Waray words Tagalog’s own “salita” (words).
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What are the best online tools to translate Waray to Tagalog?
You may check below for the best online tools to easily translate Waray to Tagalog.
Glosbe
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| Glosbe provides the easiest way to translate Waray to Tagalog through their archive. You can easily use it by typing the Waray word you want to translate into Tagalog. |
Upon searching for an online translator for Waray to Tagalog, it is the first website that will show up in several search engines. According to their website, Glosbe is a community-based project created by people. Anyone can add new entries to its ongoing archive of Waray words or “salita” that can be translated to Tagalog.
You just need to input the Waray word in the search box on Glosbe’s homepage. From there, you can now learn the words or phrases in the Waray language to Tagalog. Its translation sources include Wiktionary, bible translations, and individuals.
Corpora Project
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| The 3NS Corpora project provides a Waray to Tagalog translator and can be used as a tool for learning other Philippine languages. |
According to their website, Corpora Project or 3NS Corpora Project is a database of texts in various languages, collected to preserve literature and language, analyze the structure of the studied languages, and classify texts according to comprehension level for use in mother tongue-based multilingual education (MTBMLE).
Aside from using Corpora as a Waray to Tagalog translator, it also provides translation of other major languages across the Philippines, including Cebuano (Bisaya), Hiligaynon, Inabaknon, and others Chabacano.
To use Corpora Project, you just need to scroll below the search bar for the language you want to translate, and from there, you can start converting Waray words to Tagalog.
Google Translate
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| Although it only provides a Filipino and Cebuano to Tagalog translation, Google Translate may also be used to translate Waray to Tagalog. |
Google Translate is the most common online translation tool you can found on the web. It provides all the necessary translations from several languages, including translating words or sentences from Filipino and Cebuano.
It doesn’t provide an option to translate Waray words into Filipino or Tagalog, but it will automatically detect Waray language as Filipino or Cebuano. To convert Google Translate into a Waray to Tagalog translator, you must use Cebuano as a substitute for Waray-Waray and then select Filipino as the language you wish to be translated.
Afterward, you can start translating Waray sentences, phrases, or words to Tagalog. You can try it here: Waray to Tagalog translator.
Online translation services
Several websites provide professional online translation services, but it’s much better if you have a friend or a native speaker who will help you learn the Waray language and convert it into Tagalog. You may also message iTacloban through messenger if you need help to translate Waray to Tagalog.
You may also find in this article the basic Waray phrases or words which you can use.
Basic Waray-Waray phrases/words translated to Tagalog
If you need help understanding the most common Waray phrases or words you may encounter online or offline. You may check the table below for its translation in Tagalog and English:
Waray-Waray Phrases
| Waray phrases and words | Tagalog salita translation | English word translation |
|---|---|---|
| Maupay nga aga | Magandang umaga | Good morning |
| Maupay nga kulop | Magandang hapon | Good afternoon |
| Maupay nga gab-i | Magandang gabi | Good evening |
| Kumusta ka? | Kamusta ka? | How are you? |
| Maupay man, (salamat) | Okay lang ako, (salamat) | I’m fine, thank you. |
| Ano it imo ngaran? | Ano ang pangalan mo? | What is your name? |
| ____ tak ngaran | ____ pangalan ko | _____ is my name |
| Hain/Ngain ine dapit? | Saan to makikita? | Where I can find this? |
| Tag pira ine? | Magkano ito? | How much is this? |
| Alayon | Pakiusap | Please |
| Maupay nga nakilala ko ikaw | Mabuti at nakilala kita | Nice to meet you |
| Waray sapayan | Walang anuman | You’re welcome |
| Maupay, papalita daw | Tao po, pabili nga | Hello, I would like to buy please |
| Taga diin ka? | Saan ka nakatira? | Where do you live? |
| Diri ako makaintindi hin Waray | Hindi ko naiinitindihan ang Waray | I can’t understand Waray |
| Ambot/Diri ako maaram | Hindi ko alam | I like you |
| Karuyag ko ikaw | Gusto kita | I love you |
| Ginhihigugma ko ikaw | Mahal kita | I love you |
| Puydi mangaro hin bulig? | Pwede mo ako tulongan? | Can you help me? |
| Ano? | Ano? | What? |
| Hain? | Saan? | Where? |
| San-o? | Kailan? (future) | When? |
| Kakan-o? | Kailan nangyari? | When did it happen |
| Kay-ano? | Bakit? | Why? |
| Gin-aano? | Paano? | How? |
Numbers
| Waray word | Tagalog salita translation | English Word translation |
|---|---|---|
| Usa | Isa | One |
| Duha | Dalawa | Two |
| Tulo | Tatlo | Three |
| Upat | Apat | Four |
| Lima | Lima | Five |
| Unom | Anim | Six |
| Pito | Pito | Seven |
| Wal | Wal | Eight |
| Siyam | Siyam | Nine |
| Napulo | Sampu | Ten |
Family Members
| Waray word | Tagalog salita translation | English word translation |
|---|---|---|
| Amay | Tatay | Ama |
| Iroy | Nanay | Ina |
| Apoy (nga lalaki) | Lolo | Grandfather |
| Apoy (nga babayi) | Lola | Grandmother |
| Mano/Kuya | Kuya | Eldest brother |
| Mana/Ate | Ate | Eldest sister |
| Suhag | Pinakamatandang kapatid | Youngest child |
| Urupod | Kamag-anak | Relatives |
| Ugangan | Biyenan | Father in Law/Mother in Law |
| Bayaw | Bayaw | Brother in Law |
| Hipag | Hipag | Sister in Law |
| Umagad | Manugang | Son in Law/Daughet in Law |
| Patud | Pinsan | Cousing |
Conclusion
This is one of the best methods to learn Waray-Waray if you are a non-Waray speaker by using these online Waray to Tagalog translators. You may also learn the language through other alternatives such as learning it through your Waray friend or relatives and buying a Waray to Tagalog dictionary.
For simplified access to the said online translation tools, you can try it here: