Before I start, by the way, you might want to skip to the end to read three super interesting facts about New Year in the Philippines and the Philippine’s most popular New Year’s joke. (Warning: the facts are a bit gory) Continue reading How to say “Happy New Year” in Tagalog & New Year in the Philippines (Bonus: The Philippine’s Most Popular New Year’s Joke)
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How to say “which” in Tagalog
“Which” is a very bewitching word to translate into Tagalog (pun intended). After all, It’s pretty useful high-frequency (commonly used) word in English. At the end of this lesson there is a 5-point test to check if you know how to translate “which” from English into Tagalog.
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The Tagalog word “Kilig”
Of all Tagalog words that don’t have English equivalents, there is no word that people like talking more about than “kilig.”
It’s that ticklish, happy, excited feeling, most commonly associated by love. A shudder of happiness? “Kilig!” Continue reading The Tagalog word “Kilig”
The Tale of the Three Tagalog Alphabets
Does Tagalog have its own alphabet? Or, does Tagalog have the same alphabet as the English alphabet?
Long time learners or the language might tell you it doesn’t. They’re wrong. Continue reading The Tale of the Three Tagalog Alphabets
Should I Learn Tagalog or Bisaya? (Filipino or Cebuano?)
“Should I learn Tagalog or Bisaya?” you ask yourself. Perhaps, you might also be asking whether you want learn “Filipino or Cebuano?”
On your journey to get closer to the Philippines (or maybe the heart of a Filipino or Filipina) through language, this is a decision you have to make early on. Continue reading Should I Learn Tagalog or Bisaya? (Filipino or Cebuano?)
What is Tagalog?
Tagalog is the most commonly spoken language of the Philippines. Historians trace the word “Tagalog’ from “taga-ilog” or the language of “those near the river.” This was the dialect used by the low-land dwellers in the southern part of the island of Luzon, the most prominent region in the political and economic history of the Philippines in the past centuries. Continue reading What is Tagalog?
Where did Tagalog Come From? – A (Nerd’s) History of the Tagalog Language
Warning: Language Nerd Article Ahead!
Non-nerds interested in this topic are advised to look at other websites. Continue reading Where did Tagalog Come From? – A (Nerd’s) History of the Tagalog Language
Filipino vs Tagalog vs Pilipino and More! – The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Words Related to the Philippines
There are a bunch of terms that relate to the Philippines, its language and its people. These are:
- Tagalog
- Filipino
- Filipina
- Filipinas
- Pilipino
- Pinoy
- Pinay
- Pinas
- the Philippines,
- Philippines, and
- Philippine
Words of taste in Tagalog (The Ultimate Guide: How to describe different tastes in Tagalog)
One of the greatest pleasures of traveling and discovering another culture is in eating. The Philippines is no exception. Filipino food has its charms and challenges. But whether you find yourself becoming a Filipino food aficionado or you find that it’s an acquired taste, learning Tagalog words describing the sense of taste will help you connect to Filipino food in a more intimate way. Continue reading Words of taste in Tagalog (The Ultimate Guide: How to describe different tastes in Tagalog)
Are Tagalog and Spanish Similar?
“Are Tagalog and Spanish similar?” If you have found this article you probably searched this.
It’s a common question and you might have heard this a lot.
Well, are they?
One thing for sure if you’ve had Tagalog speaking friends, they probably told you this.
What they said is partly true. But in many ways it’s not.