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Leron, Leron, Sinta
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Magtanim ay Di Biro
Magtanim ay di biro. Maghapong nakayuko. Di man lang makaupo.
Matud Nila - Pilita Corales
Matud nila ako dili angay. Nga magmamanggad sa imong gugma, Matud nila ikaw dili malipay.
Dandansoy - Visayan Song
This is a Visayan song in Ilonggo dialect. Dadansoy, the song title, is the name of the boy who was bidded farewell by the singer.
Word Learning
alipálok - (H) A spark of fire, particles of
fire emitted by bodies in a state of
combustion. Ang alipálok nagalupád
(nagatabúg). The sparks are flying. Ang
ámon baláy nadúktan sang isá ka
alipálok. Our house was set on fire by a
spark.