Structure
The Gaddang language is distinct in that it features phonemes that are not present in many other neighboring Philippine languages. It is related to Ibanag, Itawis, Malaueg and others. As an example the "f","v","z" and "j" sounds.
- rice, - pig, - goat, or - maid.In addition to this, Gaddang also features doubled consonants. Therefore making the language sound "hard" or guttural. For example: tudda (tood-duh) which means rice.
This is an example of a Gaddang proverb:
Inaccan na lammag ca.
Translated:
"eaten by alligator" ha,ha!
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