Askal (portmanteau of asong kalye, meaning "street dog"), also called aspin (portmanteau of asong Pinoy, meaning "Filipino dog"), refers to the diverse population of mongrel free-ranging dogs found in the Philippines.

Need to translate "dog" to Cebuano? Here's how you say it.

Below is the list of common animals (in English) and their equivalent local names (in Cebuano).

ASKAL comes from the Filipino word Asong Kalye in Tagalog, meaning “street dog.” They are historically known as Philippine street dogs and vary in appearance. Despite the variance in appearance, this Philippine dog shares similar sizes, generally a medium-sized breed.

Kalipay: With roots in Bisaya, Kalipay translates to “happiness” or “joy.” It’s a beautiful name for a cheerful and upbeat canine companion. Baybayin: This Tagalog-derived name pays homage to the ancient script of the Philippines.

May 28, 2014 · Here are names of some domesticated animals and some common animals in Cebuano/Visayan/Bisaya. Q: Unsay imong binuhing hayop? What's your pet animal? A: Akong binuhi usa ka iro. My pet (is) a dog. You may practice this exchange with someone and just substitute terms with what is more relevant for you. Happy practicing...

In some parts of the Philippines, among people who speak Bisaya, the native dog is called "bisaya." The original Philippine dogs, or dogs that are possibly close to the original, might still be found in the rural areas and possibly many of them have prick ears.

Ang aspin o asong pinoy ay isang Lahi ng aso na matatagpuan sa pilipinas. Ang aspin ay maari ring tumukoy sa asong katutubo sa Pilipinas. Ang pangalan na "askal" ay isang portmanteau ng Tagalog na nagmula sa asong kalye o "dog ng kalye" dahil ang mga aso ay karaniwang nakikita sa mga lansangan.

Jul 18, 2013 · You want to know what are the Cebuano or Visayan terms of different animals? Here's the list of common animals and their local names. Dog - Iro (pronounced as e-ro!) ; Puppy - Itoy (pronounced as e-toy) Fish - Isda (pronounced as is-da!) Chicken - Manok ; Chick - Piso! ; Hen- Himunga-an ; Rooster- Sunoy.

Nov 20, 2018 · English: My dog is small. Cebuano: Gamay ako’ng iro.