How to Say “Goodbye” in Bicol
The Bicol word for “goodbye” is Paalam.
About Bicol
Bicol, also spelled Bikol, is a group of closely related languages spoken in the Bicol Region at the southeastern end of Luzon in the Philippines. Central Bikol, the speech of Naga and Legazpi, is the most widely used and understood form. Its speakers are also called Bicolanos, and almost all of them also speak Filipino and English.
Bicol is written in Latin letters and spelled much as it sounds, but words can differ from town to town. See also Tagalog.
| Family | Austronesian, Philippine |
|---|---|
| Where spoken | Philippines (Bicol Region, southeastern Luzon) |
| Script | Latin alphabet |
| Code | bcl (ISO 639-3, Central Bikol) |
Classification: Wikidata. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
How to Say “Take Care” in Bicol
The English phrase “take care” is translated into Bicol as mag-ingat.
How to Say “Mahal Kita” in Bicol
The Bicol phrase for “mahal kita” is Padaba ta ka. Padaba ta ka is used to express that you love someone.
How to Say “No” in Bicol
The English word ‘no’ is translated into Bicol as bako. bako is a particle used to express negation or to show disagreement.
How to Say “Goodnight” in Bicol
marahay na banggi is the Bicol way to say goodnight. marahay na banggi is a greeting used to wish someone a good night or to say goodbye during the night.
How to Say “I Like You” in Bicol
The English phrase “I like you” is expressed in Bicol as gusto taka.
How to Say “Maraming Salamat” in Bicol
The English phrase ‘many thanks’ is expressed in Bicol as maraming salamat.
How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Bicol
In Bicol, ‘happy birthday’ is expressed as Maugmang Compleaño. Use this phrase to offer good wishes to someone celebrating their birthday.
How to Say “Good Morning” in Bicol
Good morning in Bicol is marhay na aga. The phrase marhay na aga is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.
How to Say “Yes” in Bicol
The Bicol word for “yes” is iyo. iyo is used as a particle to indicate agreement or acceptance.