Traditional Baybayin Translator

Here's a comprehensive guide on how to translate modern words into Traditional Baybayin:

1. Understanding the Traditional Baybayin Script
Baybayin is an ancient Filipino script used to write Tagalog and other Filipino languages. It is a syllabary, meaning each character represents a syllable.
The script consists of 17 characters: 14 consonants and 3 vowels.
Consonants: Each consonant character inherently has an "A" sound. To change this sound to "I/E" or "O/U," you add a diacritical mark (kudlit).
Vowels:
ᜀ (A)
ᜁ (I/E)
ᜂ (O/U)
Consonants:
ᜃ (Ka)
ᜄ (Ga)
ᜅ (Nga)
ᜆ (Ta)
ᜇ (Da/Ra)
ᜈ (Na)
ᜉ (Pa)
ᜊ (Ba)
ᜋ (Ma)
ᜌ (Ya)
ᜎ (La)
ᜏ (Wa)
ᜐ (Sa)
ᜑ (Ha)
2. Steps to Translate Words into Baybayin
Step 1: Break Down the Word into Syllables
Divide the word into its phonetic syllables. Baybayin represents sounds, so focus on how the word is pronounced.
Example: The word "bayan" (nation) breaks down into "Ba-yan."