Kiniray-a
language/ethnolinguistic group (Antique)
Usage Note
Kiniray-an refers both to the people and the Austronesian language native to the province of Antique in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is one of the smaller regional languages of the Visayas and is distinct from Hiligaynon, though related.
Examples
" Marunong siyang magsalita ng Kiniray-a. "
Natural Translation
He/She knows how to speak Kiniray-a.
Literal Translation
Knowing he/she speak of Kiniray-a.
" Ang Kiniray-a ay sinasalita sa lalawigan ng Antique. "
Natural Translation
Kiniray-a is spoken in the province of Antique.
Literal Translation
The Kiniray-a is spoken in-the province of Antique.
" Bagaman magkalapit ang Kiniray-a at Hiligaynon, may sariling tunog at bokabularyo ang bawat wika na nakikilala ng mga taga-Antique. "
Natural Translation
Although Kiniray-a and Hiligaynon are closely related, each language has its own sound and vocabulary that the people of Antique can recognize.
Literal Translation
Although close the Kiniray-a and Hiligaynon, has own sound and vocabulary the each language that recognized by-the people-from-Antique.
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