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Languages in Basilan


Languages in Basilan

The lingua franca is Chavacano, a Spanish creole dialect, understood by more than 80% of the population. Tagalog/Filipino, English and Visaya are also widely spoken and understood. Native Yakans and tausugs have their own language which consist of 80% of the population in the island.

The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Basilan

Basic Chavacano

Yes - Si! No - No! Good morning! - Buenos Dias! Good Afternoon! - Buenas Tardes! How are you? - Quetal 'tu? Here - Aqui There - Alla I'm hungry! - Con hambre yo! I'm sick! - Infermo yo! Help! - Ayuda! Where can I eat? - Donde yo puede come? Where is the Hotel? - Donde el Hotel? Where's the toilet? - Donde el CR? Where can I have fun? - Donde yo puede man gimik? How much is this? - Cuanto 'ste? How much is that? - Cuanto 'se? Its too expensive, can you give me a discount? - Bien caro, tiene pa rebaje? When does it (do we) leave? - Cuando 'quel (kita) larga? Thank you! - Gracias!


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