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4 days ago · Tagalog refers to a people and to their language. 1. The Tagalogs (the Tagalog people) live in Manila and nearby areas. 2. The Tagalog language is the basis of the Filipino national language. When you ask a native of the Philippines what the country’s official language is, the answer will be “Filipino.”. This is because the constitution ...
1 day 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)
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5 days ago · This can be done through language exchange websites or local meet-up groups. – Use flashcards to memorize vocabulary and create mnemonic devices to remember words and phrases. This can make the learning process more engaging and effective. – Start with simple books, articles, or online content in Tagalog.
2 days ago · This bilingual dictionary includes the daily list of lesson vocabulary that is included in the lesson plans and the teacher’s notes. In the dictionary you will find explanations and diagrams for the lesson vocabulary. It is structured in alphabetical order according to the English terms.
5 days ago · by Ritchel Mendiola. Several Filipino words have been added to the third and current edition of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) this month. The latest additions include loanwords like bongga (extravagant, flamboyant; impressive, stylish), halo-halo (a dessert made of mixed fruits, sweet beans, milk and shaved ice) and kilig (exhilaration or ...
5 days ago · Many people in the Philippines, young and old, use “y media” daily. There’s another way to say it: “kalahating oras pagkatapos ng [hour],” which means “half an hour after [hour].”. This way is more formal. But in everyday talk, most people just say “y media” when telling the time in Tagalog. So, if you hear both, now you know ...
2 days ago · Filipino/Tagalog idioms, often comprised of group of words with a meaning that completely has nothing to do with any of the words in the phrase. To a Filipino language learner, these idioms might sound discouraging to learn and most likely maybe last on the list, but they are a great way to step up on the learning process.
