¹Bon Eric A. Besonia, ²Krezia Jehannah D. Aruc,³Musea Pearl V. Bantillo, ⁴Lauro A. Calogmaton, ⁵Nikki V. Morales

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v5-i10-41

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ABSTRACT

This descriptive study aimed to determine the familiarity and use of particular Hiligaynon terminologies. The respondents were the 261 residents of the 25 barangays of one of the municipalities in Iloilo, Philippines. The data were gathered using a researcher-made questionnaire that tested reliability and validity. Results showed that respondents were no longer familiar with and did not use particular Hiligaynon terminologies. When classified as to sex and age, male and younger Estanciahanons were no longer familiar with particular mother-tongue terminologies and their usage. However, the female and older generations were still familiar with some particular mother-tongue terminologies, but they were no longer using some of them. No significant difference was found in the proportion of respondents who were familiar with particular Hiligaynon terminologies when classified as to sex, while a significant difference was found when classified as to age. Thus, the life of particular Hiligaynon terminologies depends on its speakers. If they are not spoken and used daily, it may lead to extinction and, later, die out.

KEY WORDS:

Familiarity, Use, Hiligaynon Terminologies

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