Ilocos
Ilócos with stress marks
Region in Northern Luzon
Usage Note
Ilocos is the administrative region on the northwestern coast of Luzon, divided into Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. Known for its UNESCO-listed Baroque churches, empanada, bagnet, and the Ilocano people's reputation for frugality and industriousness, it is also the birthplace of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
Examples
" Taga-Ilocos siya. "
Natural Translation
He/She is from Ilocos.
Literal Translation
From-Ilocos he/she.
" Bumisita kami sa Vigan, isa sa mga lungsod ng Ilocos. "
Natural Translation
We visited Vigan, one of the cities in Ilocos.
Literal Translation
Visited we in Vigan, one of-the cities of Ilocos.
" Kapag napadpad ka sa Ilocos, huwag mong palampasin ang masarap na empanada at ang lumang simbahan sa Paoay. "
Natural Translation
If you happen to end up in Ilocos, don't miss the delicious empanada and the old church in Paoay.
Literal Translation
When end-up you in Ilocos, don't you let-pass the delicious empanada and the old church in Paoay.
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