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11 hours ago · A Tagalog speaker, recorded in South Africa.. Tagalog (/ t ə ˈ ɡ ɑː l ɒ ɡ /, tə-GAH-log; [tɐˈɡaːloɡ]; Baybayin: ᜆᜄᜎᜓᜄ᜔) is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by the ethnic Tagalog people, who make up a quarter of the population of the Philippines, and as a second language by the majority.
- 28 million (2022), 82 million total speakers (2022)
- ɾ ⟨r⟩
- ( ts )
- ( dz )
11 hours ago · Anito symbols are representations of ancestral spirits deeply ingrained in the cultural and spiritual beliefs of many indigenous communities in the Philippines. These symbols serve as a connection to the spirit world, bridging the gap between the living and the spirits of their ancestors. Anitos are believed to watch over and protect their ...
11 hours ago · Babaylan rituals are a vital part of Filipino culture, offering healing, guidance, and connection to the spirit world. These shamanic ceremonies have deep roots in the indigenous traditions of the Philippines and play a crucial role in maintaining balance, harmony, and well-being within communities. The Babaylan serves as a healer, diviner, and ...
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11 hours ago · In Philippine mythology, the Diwata is a prominent figure, revered as a nature deity embodying grace, beauty, and power. These mystical beings are believed to inhabit natural landscapes such as forests, rivers, mountains, and even the sky. Diwata are considered guardians of the environment, ensuring harmony between humans and the natural world.
11 hours ago · The Filipino language incorporated Spanish loanwords as a result of 333 years of contact with the Spanish language. In their analysis of José Villa Panganiban's Talahuluganang Pilipino-Ingles (Pilipino-English dictionary), Llamzon and Thorpe (1972) pointed out that 33% of word root entries are of Spanish origin. As the aforementioned analysis ...
11 hours ago · In some dialects, the Middle High German vowels have not changed, e.g. Swiss German heiss /hei̯s/ and wiiss /viːs/, while in other dialects or languages, the vowels have changed but the distinction is kept, e.g. Bavarian hoaß /hɔɐ̯s/ and weiß /vaɪ̯s/, Ripuarian heeß /heːs/ and wieß /viːs/ (however the Colognian dialect has kept the ...
11 hours ago · Teochew [ii], also known as Teo-Swa (or Chaoshan) [iii], is a Southern Min language spoken by the Teochew people in the Chaoshan region of eastern Guangdong and by their diaspora around the world. It is sometimes referred to as Chiuchow, its Cantonese rendering, due to English romanization by colonial officials and explorers.
