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How do you say are in the different Filipino dialects?

Here are some ways to say "are" in different Filipino dialects:

Tagalog (Standard Filipino):

* Ay (informal, common in everyday speech)

* Nariyan (formal, literally "is there")

* Narito (formal, literally "is here")

* Naroon (formal, literally "is over there")

Cebuano:

* Anaa (informal)

* Mao (informal, "is")

* Naa (informal, more common than "Anaa")

* Ari (formal, literally "is here")

* Diha (formal, literally "is there")

* Didto (formal, literally "is over there")

Ilocano:

* Adda (informal)

* Adtoy (formal, literally "is here")

* Adda ditoy (formal, literally "is here", more literal than "Adtoy")

* Adda didtoy (formal, literally "is there")

* Adda didto (formal, literally "is over there")

Kapampangan:

* Atin (informal)

* Atyu (formal, literally "is here")

* Atyu karin (formal, literally "is here", more literal than "Atyu")

* Atyu keni (formal, literally "is there")

* Atyu karela (formal, literally "is over there")

Bikol:

* Yaon (informal)

* Yaon digdi (formal, literally "is here")

* Yaon didto (formal, literally "is there")

* Yaon dida (formal, literally "is over there")

Waray:

* Aada (informal)

* Aada hini (formal, literally "is here")

* Aada didto (formal, literally "is there")

* Aada dida (formal, literally "is over there")

Note:

* These are just some examples and there may be other ways to say "are" in different dialects.

* The formality of the phrase will vary depending on the context and the relationship between the speaker and the listener.

* It's also important to note that some dialects may have different variations of these phrases depending on the region.

If you want to learn more about the nuances of these phrases, it is always best to consult with a native speaker of the dialect you are interested in.

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