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2 days 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)
Apr 16, 2024 · A key aspect of the Philippines’ linguistic scene is the use of Filipino as a lingua franca. This national language unites Filipinos from diverse backgrounds. It promotes communication and harmony among those who speak various native languages. “The linguistic diversity in the Philippines showcases its cultural wealth and history.
3 days ago · Baybayin ( ᜊᜌ᜔ᜊᜌᜒᜈ᜔, [a] Tagalog pronunciation: [bajˈbajɪn]; also formerly known as alibata) is a Philippine script. The script is an abugida belonging to the family of the Brahmic scripts. Geographically, it was widely used in Luzon and other parts of the Philippines prior to and during the 16th and 17th centuries before ...
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5 days ago · Ilocano (also Ilokano; / iːloʊˈkɑːnoʊ /; [6] Ilocano: Pagsasao nga Ilokano) is an Austronesian language spoken in the Philippines, primarily by Ilocano people and as a lingua franca by the Igorot people and also by the native settlers of Cagayan Valley. It is the third most-spoken native language in the country.
May 3, 2024 · The Philippines’ language shows its rich culture and many languages. Over 170 languages are spoken, showing a history of many cultures coming together. The main languages are Filipino and English, along with regional ones, adding to its unique culture. Learning about the Philippines’ languages helps us understand its people and traditions ...
Apr 19, 2024 · Filipino Language: An Overview. Just like the islands of the Philippines, there are also several languages and dialects you can hear when traveling around the country’s regions. You may listen to a Tagalog word similar to a Malay or Spanish word. The Malay, Chinese, and Spanish colonization profoundly influenced the Filipino language.
Apr 27, 2024 · The farther you travel from the NCR, the more the country’s other regional languages and dialects dominate. Other major Filipino languages include Cebuano (Binisaya), Ilocano, and Bikol. Tagalog has certainly gained an impressive number of speakers, though. Throughout the world, about 45 million people speak Tagalog, whether as a first or ...
