umali kayo

Kankanaey

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Etymology

From umali (“come”) +‎ kayo (“you (plural)”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʔuˌmali kaˈjo/ [ʔuˌmaː.li̞ k̠ʌˈjo]
    • Rhymes: -o
  • IPA(key): /ʔuˌmali kaˈju/ [ʔuˌmaː.li̞ k̠ʌˈju]
    • Rhymes: -u
  • (Sagada, parts of Sabangan)
    • IPA(key): /ʔuˌmari kaˈjo/ [ʔuˌmaː.ri̞ k̠ʌˈjo]
      • Rhymes: -o
    • IPA(key): /ʔuˌmari kaˈju/ [ʔuˌmaː.ri̞ k̠ʌˈju]
      • Rhymes: -u
  • Syllabification: u‧ma‧li ka‧yo

Phrase

umáli kayó

  1. come in, you're welcome to go inside

Usage notes

  • This is used to welcome guests into the home. This is also put in storefronts.
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