Some words that are common to Capizeños but not to some Ilonggos

Both languages are being spoken in Capiz.

Some Capizeños  mistaken Capiznon as Hiligaynon or Ilonggo which is the native language of some places in Western Visayas and Mindanao.

According to some sources Capiznon and Ilonggo got 91% percent lexical similarity with only 9% distinction but probably their proximity is more closer than that.

Here are some Capiznon words that are common to Capizeños but not to many Ilonggo people outside of Capiz:

Capiznon — English

1. Yanda — Now

2. Hala — Speak

3. Napilaw — Sleepy

4. Tangis — Cry

5. Palataw-an — Funny

6. Gumangkon — Nephew or Niece

7. Lagbong — Fall

8. Pawa — Bright

9. Tiaw — Joke

10. Puya — Child

Here are the equivalent of those 10 Capinznon words in Hiligaynon or Ilonggo:

Capiznon — Hiligaynon / Ilonggo

1. Yanda — Subong

2. Hala — Hambal

3. Napilaw — Natuyo

4. Tangis —Hibi

5. Palataw-an — Kaladlawan

6. Gumangkon — Hinablos

7. Lagbong — Hulog

8. Pawa —Sanag

9. Tiaw —  Lango-lango

10. Puya — Bata


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