Bicolano (Albay)

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Albay Bicolano, Buhi-Daraga Bikol o simply Albayanon is one of the three languages that compose Inland Bikol. It is spoken in Buhi, Camarines Sur, western coast of Albay and northwestern Sorsogon. Its dialects include Buhi-non, Libon, Oasnon, Daragueño. It is one of the thirteen major languages and the largest unrecognized regional language in the Philippines.

The region is bordered by the Bikol and Rinconada Bikol speakers.

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"Were you there at the market for a long time?" translated into Albay Bicolano dialects, Bikol and Rinconada Bikol.

Bikol Buhi-non Libon Oasnon/West Miraya Daraga/East Miraya Rinconada Bikol
Haloy ka duman sa saod? Naegey ika adto sa sa-ran? Uban ika adto sa saod? Eley ka idto sa sed? Naeban ika sadto sa sa-ran?

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