Learn IlocanoWith Wika

Ilocano, or Iloko, in short everyday lessons, so you can finally answer back in the language you grew up hearing.

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UNIT 1

The Foundation

Basic Ilocano Phrases

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Meet Ilocano

The language of the Ilocos coast, the Cagayan Valley, and Ilocano families far from home.

Also called

  • Iloko
  • Ilokano

Whatever your family calls it, it's the same language and the same course.

Where Ilocano is spoken

  • Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur
  • La Union and Abra
  • Cagayan, Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya
  • Across the Cordillera as a shared language

Connect with Ilocano

From family traditions to everyday phrases, here is what makes this language worth keeping, and worth passing on.

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Welcome to Vigan

Ilocos Region, Region I, Philippines

Calle Crisologo, the Spanish colonial heritage street in Vigan, Ilocos Sur

Welcome to Vigan

Ilocos Region, Region I, Philippines

Where Ilocano is Spoken

Ilocano is the language of Northern Luzon, from Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur down to La Union, and across the Cagayan Valley. It is also widely used as a shared language in the Cordillera, and by Ilocano families who settled far beyond the north.
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The Culture and Traditions

Ilocano families are known for hard work, thrift, and long tables when relatives come home. Speaking the language is how you take your place at that table instead of sitting at its edge.
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Tagalog

Umuulan na! Bawal ang tricycle dito sa highway. Ano ang sasakyan mo?

Ilocano

Aglugan ak iti bus tapno saan ak a mabasa.

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Tagalog

Umuulan na! Bawal ang tricycle dito sa highway. Ano ang sasakyan mo?

Ilocano

Aglugan ak iti bus tapno saan ak a mabasa.

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Why is Ilocano Unique?

Ilocano has a steady, grounded rhythm and its own songs, sayings, and humour. Learning it helps you show respect to elders in the words they use themselves.
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Why Learn to Speak Ilocano?

Ilocano opens doors, sparks conversations, and connects you to a whole way of life.

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UNIT 1

Basic Ilocano Phrases

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Learn the greetings, thanks, and hospitality phrases that open doors across Northern Luzon — from Vigan's cobblestones to the Ilocos coastline.

Dagiti Pangrugian a Sasao

👋Kumusta ka?How are you?
🌅Naimbag a bigatyoGood morning
☀️Naimbag a malemGood afternoon
🌙Naimbag a rabiiGood evening
🙏AgyamanakThank you
FAMILYWords that land at home
👋Kumusta ka?ku-MUS-ta kaHow are you?
🌅Naimbag a bigatyona-IM-bag a bi-GAT-yoGood morning
☀️Naimbag a malemna-IM-bag a MA-lemGood afternoon

👵"Naimbag a bigatyo" — The Long Good Morning

For Family

Ilocano is the language of long tables, quiet generosity, and the relatives who keep feeding you. Learning it means you can finally answer your lola in her own words instead of nodding along.
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EnglishIlocano

English

How are you?

Ilocano

Kumusta ka?

ku-MUS-ta ka

TRANSLATOREnglish → Ilocano

You say

Ilocano

Kumusta ka?

ku-MUS-ta ka

Tap to hear how a local would say it

For Going Home

Ilocano turns a visit up north into more than nodding along. Ask for directions in Vigan, order longganisa the way your relatives do, and understand the answer you get back.
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UNIT 1

Basic Ilocano Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

Learn the greetings, thanks, and hospitality phrases that open doors across Northern Luzon — from Vigan's cobblestones to the Ilocos coastline.

Dagiti Pangrugian a Sasao

👋Kumusta ka?How are you?
🌅Naimbag a bigatyoGood morning
☀️Naimbag a malemGood afternoon
🌙Naimbag a rabiiGood evening
🙏AgyamanakThank you
REVIEWERUNIT 1 · Basic Ilocano Phrases
👋Kumusta ka?ku-MUS-ta kaHow are you?
🌅Naimbag a bigatyona-IM-bag a bi-GAT-yoGood morning
☀️Naimbag a malemna-IM-bag a MA-lemGood afternoon
🌙Naimbag a rabiina-IM-bag a ra-BI-iGood evening

🎌Hospitality You Cannot Refuse

Ilocano households are famous for feeding guests before anything else. "Mangan tayon!" is not a suggestion. Say "Agyamanak" and take the plate — refusing food reads as refusing the household.

For Culture

Ilocano carries centuries of song, epic poetry, and dry northern humour. Once you understand it, the kundiman and the punchlines both land properly.
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💬 PRACTICE

Gamitin ang iyong natutunang wika!

Nakasabat ka ti bisita idiay Vigan.

🧑‍💼 Bisita

Excuse me, how are you?

Sungbatam iti Ilocano...

SCENARIONakasabat ka ti bisita idiay Vigan.
🧑‍💼 BisitaExcuse me, how are you?
YouNasayaat met, agyamanak! Kumusta ka?
WikaAdd "apo" when speaking to elders — it carries the same respect as "po" in Tagalog.

For Work

Ilocano opens doors across Northern Luzon's farms, markets, and growing regional offices. Speaking even a little of it tells partners you took the region seriously.

How To Learn Ilocano

If you're starting from zero, Wika gets you going with the fundamentals first.

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UNIT 1

Basic Ilocano Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

Learn the greetings, thanks, and hospitality phrases that open doors across Northern Luzon — from Vigan's cobblestones to the Ilocos coastline.

Dagiti Pangrugian a Sasao

👋Kumusta ka?How are you?
🌅Naimbag a bigatyoGood morning
☀️Naimbag a malemGood afternoon
🌙Naimbag a rabiiGood evening
🙏AgyamanakThank you
REVIEWERUNIT 1 · Greetings
👋Kumusta ka?ku-MUS-ta kaHow are you?
🌅Naimbag a bigatyona-IM-bag a bi-GAT-yoGood morning
☀️Naimbag a malemna-IM-bag a MA-lemGood afternoon
🌙Naimbag a rabiina-IM-bag a ra-BI-iGood evening
🙏Agyamanakag-ya-MA-nakThank you

Greetings and Polite Words

Start with the basics you'll use in every single conversation, like hello, thank you, and the polite words locals notice right away.
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💬 PRACTICE

Gamitin ang iyong natutunang wika!

Nakasabat ka ti bisita idiay Vigan.

🧑‍💼 Bisita

Excuse me, how are you?

Sungbatam iti Ilocano...

PRACTICESay it in your own words
Excuse me, how are you?

Sungbatam iti Ilocano...

SUBMIT

💡 Halimbawang Sagot

Nasayaat met, agyamanak! Kumusta ka?

Introducing Yourself

Learn to share your name, where you're from, and a little about yourself, so you can hold your own the moment someone asks.
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Ania ti kayat a sawen ti "Good morning?"

Piliem ti umiso a sungbat!

ANaimbag a rabii
BNaimbag a bigatyo
CNaimbag a malem
DNaimbag a aldaw
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Ania ti kayat a sawen ti "Good morning?"

ANaimbag a rabii
BNaimbag a bigatyo
CNaimbag a malem
DNaimbag a aldaw
Naimbag! You're doing great!

Everyday Words You'll Use

Pick up the common words that show up everywhere — at home, at the market, and in daily conversation, so things start to click faster.
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Kumusta! Ready to practice your Ilocano?Wen! Give me a morning greeting.Try "Naimbag a bigatyo" — hold the IM in na-IM-bag.Naimbag a bigatyo!Nasayaat! Clean stress. 🎉
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DIALECTOAsk, answer, repeat
Kumusta! Ready to practice your Ilocano?Wen! Give me a morning greeting.Try "Naimbag a bigatyo" — hold the IM in na-IM-bag.Naimbag a bigatyo!Nasayaat! Clean stress. 🎉

Basic Questions and Answers

Put it all together by learning to ask and answer simple questions in Ilocano — the kind that turn a one-word exchange into an actual conversation.
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UNIT 1

The Foundation

Basic Ilocano Phrases

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UNIT 1

Basic Ilocano Phrases

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Your Ilocano Learning Path

Wika builds one short lesson at a time — kumusta, reviewer, practice, scenario, recap — so Ilocano stops being a subject and starts being something you can actually use.
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What you'll learn in Ilocano

Short lessons, one step at a time: kumusta, reviewer, practice, scenario, recap.

  1. 01

    Greetings and polite words

    Hello, thank you, and the respectful words elders notice first.

  2. 02

    Introducing yourself

    Your name, where your family is from, and a little about you, in Ilocano.

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    Everyday words

    The words that come up at home, at the market, and at the family table.

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    Questions and answers

    Simple questions and replies that turn a one-word exchange into a conversation.

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    Family and respect

    How to talk to lolas, titos, and cousins in Ilocano, with the right level of respect.

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    Real conversations

    Practise everyday situations with Dialecto, Wika's conversation partner, on the paid plans.

Learn Ilocano as an Experience

Designed for Heritage learners, families, and anyone reconnecting with Ilocano.

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Meet Dialecto , your ultimate judgment-free practice buddy that helps you speak through everyday real-world situations and master local expressions.

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Personalized Dynamic Learning Loop

Say goodbye to generic lessons. Wika builds a path tailored completely to you, matching your personal goals whether you're talking to family or visiting the province.

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Stage 1: Common Greetings & Salutations
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Stage 2: Family & Respect for Elders
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Stage 3: Street Food & Markets
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Gamified Level Progression

Climb the ranks from beginner to fluent. Earn XP, unlock digital achievements, and rise to the top of competitive weekly leagues.

Built with native speakers

Ilocano sounds different from town to town and family to family. That's why Wika's Ilocano course is reviewed by people who grew up speaking it.

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  • Native Ilocano speakers check words, phrases, and recordings.
  • Corrections from the community go back into the lessons.
  • Every contributor helps keep Ilocano alive for the next generation.

Ilocano questions, answered

The things people ask before starting Ilocano.

Is Ilocano free to learn on Wika?

Yes, it's free to start. Wika is free to download, and core Ilocano lessons, streaks, missions, the dictionary, and rank progression are free to use. Conversation practice with Dialecto comes with the optional paid plans. Read the subscription terms

Is Iloko the same as Ilocano?

Yes. Iloko and Ilokano are names many speakers use for Ilocano. Wika's course teaches the same language, whichever name your family uses.

Can I learn on Android?

Yes. Wika is on Google Play for Android phones and tablets, and on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Get it on Google Play

How long does it take to learn Ilocano?

It depends on where you start and how often you practise. Lessons are short enough to fit into a few minutes a day, and Wika places you at the right level, whether you're a complete beginner or a heritage learner who understands more Ilocano than you speak.

I understand some Ilocano but can't speak it. Is Wika for me?

Yes. That's who Wika is built for: heritage learners and families reconnecting with Ilocano. You can start from the basics or move quickly through what you already know.

Who checks the Ilocano lessons?

Native Ilocano speakers review the words, phrases, and recordings so every lesson sounds like home. If you speak Ilocano, you can help as a Wika Contributor. Be a Wika Contributor

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