tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54839897842149648562012-01-30T19:17:15.488-08:00Tagalog Lang has been giving free Tagalog lessons online since 2002. Matutong mag-Tagalog! Learn the Filipino language at TagalogLang.comTnoreply@blogger.comBlogger891100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-16056929954392403362012-01-30T18:29:00.000-08:002012-01-30T19:15:16.110-08:00

matutoto learnmag-Tagalog'do' Tagalogmatutong mag-Tagalog learn to use/speak Tagalog Gusto kong matutong magsalita ng Tagalog.I want to learn to speak Tagalog.I'd like to learn to speak Tagalog. The 2Speak software course is designed to have students learn enough in two months to manage well with native speakers of Tagalog. Adapted from the foreign service method of preparing employees for

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Father's Day this year is Sunday, June 20, 2010. Do you know what to say to your Tatay in Tagalog?There are many different words in Tagalog for 'father' from very formal to casual.Ama / Tatay / Itay / 'TayFather / Dad / Daddy / PaAraw ng mga Ama / Araw ng mga TatayDay of Fathers / Day of DadsMaligayang Araw ng Mga Ama!Happy Day of Fathers!Maligayang Araw ng Mga Tatay!Happy Day of Dads!Maligayang

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In the Philippines, "summer" is from around March to May.The rainy season with strong typhoons is from June to November.tag-ulan the rainy season tagtuyothe dry season period of drought tag-araw the sunny season"summer" tag-init the hot season"summer"taglagas the fall season"autumn"taglamigthe cold season"winter"tagsibolleave-sprouting season"spring"The relatively cold season is from

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Mother's Day this year is on Sunday, May 9. Do you know what to say to your Nanay in Tagalog?Tagalog has many different words for 'mother' from very formal to casual.Ina / Nanay / Inay / 'NayMother / Mom / Mommy / MaAraw ng mga Ina / Araw ng mga NanayDay of Mothers / Day of MomsMaligayang Araw ng Mga Ina!Happy Day of Mothers!Maligayang Araw ng Mga Nanay!Happy Day of Moms!Maligayang Bati sa Araw

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The number-one request we've received from our newsletter subscribers is a Daily Tagalog word or Weekly Tagalog digest email. We're working on it.Your current options:* Bookmark the main page. The featured words on the right-hand side change almost daily in response to what is being searched on the site.* Follow @TagalogWords on Twitter, where updates are made regularly, if not daily. http://

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Going over statistics a month after we moved servers...Among the most popular pages: Filipino Folk SongsMga Epiko ng Pilipinas (Epics of the Philippines)Mga Tula (Poems in Tagalog)Poetry Terms in TagalogWe hope to transfer the site to a dedicated server soon, to better accommodate the increase in traffic and to serve the pages up faster.

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The Tagalog word for 'firecrackers' is PAPUTOK and there's a lot of that during New Year celebrations in the Philippines. This is the noisiest time of the year for Filipinos.Have you wished your Filipino friends a Happy New Year in Tagalog?Say 'Happy New Year' in TagalogTagalog Lang is grateful for your support this past year. Salamat!

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-52968277220907395102009-12-30T08:28:00.000-08:002009-12-30T16:34:07.118-08:00

Bisperas ng Bagong Taon is Tagalog for New Year's Eve. This is a festive, raucous occasion in the Philippines.Read about New Year's Eve in the Philippines!2009! Yehey!Say 'Happy New Year' in Tagalog

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Filipinos observe many traditions on New Year's Eve. Long noodles and twelve round fruits have to be prepared. People try to wear polka dots and fill their pockets with coins.Read about New Year's Eve in the Philippines!Say 'Happy New Year!' in Tagalog

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The Philippines is renowned for celebrating the longest Christmas season in the world. Filipinos start playing Christmas carols on September first and don't even think about putting away the tree and decorations until after January sixth.Get into the jolly Filipino spirit of Christmas with a few Tagalog words and phrases. Put a bigger smile on the faces of the Filipinos you know by using their

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How about a Christmas song? Mahilig kumanta ang mga Pinoy. Filipinos enjoy singing. Lalo na kung Pasko. Especially during Christmas. This is one of the more riotous among the Christmas songs that Filipinos, particularly children, love to sing when they go caroling.Maligayang PaskoMerry ChristmasAng Pasko ay sumapitChristmas has arrivedTayo ay mangagsi-awit Let us singng magagandang himig of

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Disyembre Na! It's December!The Tagalog word Disyembre comes from the Spanish word diciembre.Learn how to say "Merry Christmas!" in Tagalog.Here are a few Tagalog words and phrases to use throughout the month:maginawchillyMaginaw sa Disyembre.It's chilly in December.malamigcoldtsokolatechocolatemainithotGusto kong uminom ng mainit na tsokolate.I want to drink hot chocolate.Mamimigay ako ng

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-48592146996713467632009-11-25T17:49:00.000-08:002009-11-25T18:43:01.021-08:00

For the celebration of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, learn a few Tagalog words and phrases to impress your Filipino and Filipino-American friends.Here's a video for how to say Happy Thanksgiving Day in Tagalog. If you're worried about getting the pronunciation right, write a note at least. Make an effort to be thoughtful. Filipinos appreciate it.Maligayang Araw ng Pasasalamat!Happy

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Get Ready for Thanksgiving with Tagalog Words and Phrases!Did you know that the Tagalog word pabo (turkey) is from the Spanish pavo? And the Tagalog word kalabasa (pumpkin or squash) is also of Spanish origin, deriving from the word calabaza.How to Say "Happy Thanksgiving Day" in TagalogTo impress your Filipino and Filipina friends this Thanksgiving, let's study the Tagalog translation. We used

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There's no Halloween in the Philippines. But the first day of November is a national holiday and a big family affair at the cemetery. The tombs are cleaned and people play cards. It's almost festive.Araw ng Mga PatayDay of the DeadUndasanother word for the Day of the DeadIf you really wanted to translate Halloween into Tagalog...Bisperas ng Araw ng Mga PatayEve of the Day of the DeadDon't use

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-29802293547039283872009-10-11T17:11:00.000-07:002009-10-11T17:11:10.294-07:00

How to say 'I Love You' in Tagalog? The most common Filipino phrase is Mahal kita. You can use the phrase Mahal kita with almost anyone -- from your grandmother to your lovey-dovey. But if you want something dramatic for a special someone, use Iniibig kita.There's also a Taglish phrase Lab kita! Lab is the Filipino pronunciation of the English word "love" and kita is a Tagalog word that means

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-12152382701646815532009-10-08T23:01:00.000-07:002009-10-08T23:08:02.433-07:00

Sexy Filipinas will be impressed if you speak to them in Tagalog! Speak to me in Tagalog... This is one of our first designs on Zazzle. A few look amateurish but this one isn't so bad. It's a classic spaghetti-strap tank top. As for the dog! Isn't he a cutie? His shirt says in Tagalog: I AM DOG. There's a lot of fun stuff. You should take a look here.

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-44736908229621533822009-10-04T13:34:00.000-07:002009-10-04T13:56:47.795-07:00

How to say 'Good Night' in Tagalog?I don't blame people who don't know any better but it really can be wearisome to have to reply to those who insist that there be an exact Tagalog equivalent for every English phrase."But what do Filipinos say when they want to say good night?"They say: Gudnayt! In English, but with Filipino pronunciation.Westerners have a hard time wrapping their heads around

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-24407805688649574472009-10-02T19:41:00.001-07:002009-10-02T19:56:50.110-07:00

The most common translation for the word 'test' as a noun is pagsusulit.May pagsusulit bukas.There's a test tomorrow.Yes, it's a long word consisting of four syllables, which is why Filipinos often just use the English word, although it may come out sounding like 'tes' without the t.May tes bukas. There's a test tomorrow.There's also the Filipino word iksamen.Anong nakuha mo sa iksamen? What did

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-49821692900230732592009-10-01T20:38:00.000-07:002009-10-01T20:49:04.015-07:00

The reason no new pronunciation audio files are being uploaded is because all the microphones have gone kaput. And the old Mac can only work with USB mics.Just as well... those mp3 files are a drain on the server, and bandwidth costs are so high! You should really donate.Did get a request though for the pronunciation of the word UBE... Fortunately, that word had previously been recorded. You

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-36656903674811528032009-10-01T11:55:00.000-07:002009-10-01T12:19:02.928-07:00

An easy question to answer, and you have a head start if you already know the Spanish for How are you?, which is ¿Cómo está?Kamusta?What's up?Kamusta ka?How 'ya doin?Kamusta ka na?How 'ya been?Kamusta po kayo?How are you?(very polite, use with old people)Click here to go to the pronunciation page.The standard answer to How are you? is the following word:Mabuti.Fine.

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-5528157823933695882009-09-30T18:03:00.000-07:002009-10-04T13:59:05.068-07:00

How do you say "You're great" in Tagalog?Ang galing mo! You're awesome.Click here to go to the pronunciation page.This phrase is usually used after someone has accomplished something, like finishing a race or solving a complex math problem for you.Ang galing ng anak mo!Your child is awesome.Ang galing ng boypren ko!My boyfriend is awesome.Ang galing ng misis kong magluto.My wife is very skilled

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-1275912827492185742009-09-25T20:45:00.000-07:002009-09-25T20:46:10.324-07:00

I can think of a lot of Tagalog words for mother!The most common is Nanay, which can be shortened to Nay.Siya ang nanay ko.She is my mom.Nanay mo ba siya?Is she your mom?Nay, kailangan ko ng tulong.Mom, I need help.There's also the word Ina, which is a little more formal.Siya ang aking ina.She is my mother.Mahal kong Ina,My dear Mother,Another word for 'Mom' is Inay.There's a Filipino expression

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-36247627846521996562009-09-12T19:04:00.000-07:002009-09-12T19:13:28.308-07:00

Because of the way our site is configured, visitors are having a hard time finding short Tagalog words, especially the following.ay, ba, ka, ko, na, pa, po sa, si, ma, mo, to, yoang, din, ito, ano, mga, nga, pagPutting these links on the front page for easy access, but testing them first here on Blogger.

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YouTube video of Filipina singer Charice Pemengco singing Note to God on Oprah (UPDATE: Harpo Productions took the video down)LYRICSIf I wrote a note to GodI would speak what's in my soulI'd ask for all the hate to be swept awayFor love to overflowIf I wrote a note to GodI'd pour my heart out on each pageI'd ask for war to endFor peace to mend this worldI'd say, I'd say, I'd sayGive us the

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How do you say 'Where' in Tagalog? Watch the video and listen! Saan?Where?Saan ka nakatira?Where do you live?Saan ka pupunta?Where are you going?Taga-saan?From where?Taga-saan ka?Where are you from?Nasaan?Where (is it)?Nasaan ang pera ko?Where is my money?The Tagalog word Saan is sometimes shortened as san in conversation but it is not standard.

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-4986218971890930402009-08-29T20:57:00.000-07:002009-08-29T21:04:36.169-07:00

Most Filipinos would simply say beybi, which is derived from the English word.beybibabyang beybi komy babyThe Tagalog word for 'infant' is sanggol.sanggol sa sabsabanbaby in the mangerMay sakit ang sanggol.The infant is sick.

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Be careful. Whereas the Spanish word for 'free' (no payment) is gratis, the Filipino word is libre.For example:Libre ba ito? Is this free?Oo, libre ito.Yes, this is free.Hindi. Hindi ito libre.No. This is not free.To say you're independent, use the adjective malaya.Malaya ako.I am free.

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The Filipino word for duck comes from the Spanish. It is pato.Spanish speakers say el pato while Tagalog speakers say ang pato. Itlog ng pato (duck egg) is a popular food in the Philippines. It is eaten as balut.

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The Tagalog word for 'dolphin' or 'porpoise' is lumba-lumba. It is Malay in origin. Even the Indonesians and Malaysians use the word.A more obscure Tagalog word is lampasot but very few recognize its meaning.The dolphin is not a fish, but an aquatic mammal. Porpoises are small cetaceans that are related to whales and dolphins.

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How to say 'sister' in Tagalog? Depends on whether it's an older or younger sister.ate (pronounced AH-hteh)older sisterang ate komy older sisterNasaan ang ate mo?Where's your older sister?Nasa bahay ang ate ko.My sister's at home.The word kapatid can refer to either a younger sister or younger brother. It's a generic term for a younger sibling.ang kapatid komy younger sister/brotherKyut ng

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-5185159020818520982009-08-04T18:50:00.000-07:002009-08-14T21:56:17.372-07:00

You see it all the time in Filipino magazines, commercials and even on store signs. What does the Tagalog word atbp mean?The word atbp is short for 'at iba pa' which literally means 'and others.' It's the Tagalog equivalent of ETC as in 'et cetera.'For example:pagkain, tubig atbpfood, water etcMamimigay kami ng pera, regalo atbp.We'll be giving away money, gifts and other things.TagalogLang.com

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Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (1933 - 2009)President of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992. Ninoy Aquino’s widow fondly known as Cory to Filipinos. With Salvador Laurel as running mate, she led the opposition that overthrew the authoritarian government of Marcos, who went into exile after the successful People’s Power revolution of 1986. She first established a revolutionary government under the

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Buwang ng Wikang PambansaAgosto 1 - 31, 2009Proklamasyon ng Pangulo Blg. 1041WIKANG FILIPINO:Mula Baler Hanggang Buong PilipinasKomisyon sa Wikang FilipinoTaon ng Baler 1609 - 2009Proklamasyon ng Pangulo Blg. 1696TagalogLang.com

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August is Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month) in the Philippines. The theme for the year 2009 is is Wikang Filipino: Mula Baler Hanggang Buong Pilipinas (The Filipino Language: From Baler to the Rest of the Philippines).Scheduled Activities: Mga Gawain/AktibidadAgosto 02Gawad Sagisag QuezonSining Gising - NBN Channel 4Agosto 03Pagtataas ng WatawatPagbubukas ng Pagdiriwang ng Buwan

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-26573864393456598142009-07-30T15:25:00.000-07:002009-07-30T15:27:38.109-07:00

Calle Colon in Cebu City is the oldest street in the Philippines. It was named after explorer Christopher Columbus.The street was first built in 1565 by the men of Spanish conqueror Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.TagalogLang.com

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Cebu City is considered the oldest city in the Philippines. It was the site of the earliest European settlement established by the Spanish conqueror Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565. TagalogLang.com

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The oldest Filipino university is the University of Santo Tomas. It is a private Roman Catholic college run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded in 1611, it has the oldest extant university charter not only in the Philippines, but throughout the whole of Asia proper.List of the twelve oldest universities in the Philippines: Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas in Manila, founded in 1611

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-29938891021563616052009-07-30T09:12:00.000-07:002009-07-30T09:13:38.431-07:00

16th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival, Aug. 8 & 9Two-Day Festival Highlighting Filipino Culture and CuisineWhat: Sixteenth Annual Pistahan Parade and FestivalWhen: Saturday and Sunday, Aug 8-19, 200911 a.m. - 5 p.m.Where: Yerba Buena Gardens, San FranciscoMission between 3rd and 4th StreetsInformation: (415) 321-5894About the Pistahan Parade and FestivalThe Pistahan Parade and Festival was

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-3814550158265312272009-07-29T11:41:00.000-07:002009-07-29T12:08:17.990-07:00

Here's a primer for those just starting to learn Tagalog!How to Pronounce "Tagalog" ABAKADA: Tagalog AlphabetThe Most Common Greeting5 Basic Tagalog GreetingsTop 10 Words to KnowTop 10 Phrases to KnowTagalog NumbersHave fun learning Tagalog!

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Ready to learn Tagalog through commercials that air in the Philippines? The original Tagalog copy is in bold. The English translation is below each line.May mga bagay na dapat sandosena ang bilang. There are a couple of things that should be a dozen in number.Tulad ng Hansel crackers. Twelve pieces bawat pack. Like Hansel crackers. Twelve pieces in each pack.Sang dosenang sarap kaya sulit na

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The highest mountain in the Philippines is Mount Apo on the island of Mindanao. It's close to 3,000 meters in height. Click to read List of 25 Highest Mountains in the Philippines

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Here are the 12 months of the year in Tagalog! Read the source for Tagalog months

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How to say "I hate you" in Tagalog?It's really difficult to find a direct translation from the English, but if you insist of having a phrase, then go with Kinamumuhian kita. The root word is muhi meaning "to detest."TagalogLang.com

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The Tagalog word for 'antonym' or 'opposite' is kasalungat.Read more Basic Tagalog Words - Opposites

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Listen to how to say "You're beautiful" in TagalogAng ganda mo!How beautiful you are!Click to continue: "You're beautiful" in Tagalog

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The National Motto of the Philippines is set in law. It is contained in the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (R.A. 8491).Republic Act No. 8491 CHAPTER IIISection 40. The National Motto shall be “MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA.”* It is included in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Filipino flag.

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The latest Tagalog translation search query we received: "asan na si"The complete Tagalog question is probably: "Nasaan na si..."Examples:Nasaan na si Nena?Where is Nena now?Nasaan na si Pedro?Where is Pedro now?"Asan" is a conversational short form for Nasaan. Si is a word that is put in front of Filipino names. Na sort of means something like "now" or "already."

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A List of the Twenty Most Popular Sites Visited in Philippines Yahoo! yahoo.comPersonalized content and search options. Chatrooms, free e-mail, clubs, and pager. Friendster friendster.com Friendster is a leading global social network emphasizing genuine friendships and the discovery of new people through friends. Search for old friends and classmates, stay in better touch with

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-38702270977264483782009-06-21T13:26:00.000-07:002009-06-21T13:29:19.485-07:00

1. Lutong Pinoy Address: 31023 John R Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071Phone number: (248) 583-0999 2. Taste of Manila Address: 42915 Dequindre Rd, Troy, MI 48085Phone number: (248) 828-8987 3. Royal Kubo Address: 27 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017Phone number: (248) 588-2300 4. Tita Si's Filipino and American RestaurantAddress: 29530 Ford Rd, Garden City, MI 48135Phone number: (734) 522-

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-34276225597398694242009-06-19T11:03:00.000-07:002009-06-19T11:06:24.406-07:00

Father's Day is on Sunday, June 21. Read a Tagalog poem dedicated by a Filipina poet to her father! Its title is Kay Ama (To Father).TagalogLang.com/FatherPoem

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Lupang Hinirang has officially been the Philippine National Anthem since 1956. It was translated into Tagalog from the original Spanish by Julian Cruz Balmaceda and Ildefonso Santos during the Filipino presidency of Ramon Magsaysay. "Lupang Hinirang" Bayang magiliwPerlas ng Silanganan,Alab ng puso,Sa dibdib mo'y buhay.Lupang Hinirang,Duyan ka ng magiting,Sa manlulupig,Di ka pasisiil.Sa dagat at

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-12362117333909674502009-06-07T20:45:00.000-07:002009-06-07T20:49:57.038-07:00

South Villa Restaurant serves Chinese and Filipino Cuisine in Sacramento, California.Address: 7223 55th St, Sacramento, CA 95823Highway 99 to Florin Road East. Turn right on 55th.Phone number: (916) 429.1949 / (916) 429.1628 Chef / Owner: Ben CuSpecialties: Crispy Pata, Filipino LechonTagalogLang.com

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-10869626268366506252009-05-19T14:24:00.000-07:002009-05-19T14:33:14.352-07:00

Latest buzz in the Filipino and Filipino-American communities:Alec Baldwin's joke on "The Late Show" with David Letterman about ordering a Filipino mail-order bride offended a senator from the Philippines (the actor Ramon Revilla) who pointed out that the island country has long had a law disallowing the practice of promoting Filipina women as mail-order brides. Baldwin also mentioned the option

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-86200632135681578812009-05-01T20:24:00.000-07:002009-05-01T20:25:18.237-07:00

Not just boxing fans, but the entire Filipino and Filipino-American communities are excited about the superfight billed The Battle of East and West scheduled to be held on May 2 (Saturday) at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is set to fight British boxer Ricky Hatton for the International Boxing Organization (IBO) and The Ring's light

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-15902662756414216522009-04-01T19:00:00.000-07:002009-04-01T19:04:51.780-07:00

We're slowly building a Tagalog-English dictionary based on frequently searched terms on TagalogLang.com. Since 2007 when we started keeping track, the site has logged 110,000 unique searches. Many of the words are not even Tagalog, but of other Philippine languages such as Cebuano and Ilocano!The search stats have provided great insight into what our visitors are interested in. The dictionary is

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-85140035447084244032009-01-26T19:11:00.000-08:002009-04-01T19:05:57.966-07:00

"Ako si Chris" ("I Am Chris" in Tagalog) is the moniker of a white American guy from Hoboken, New Jersey. He sings OPM or Original Pilipino Music with an American twist calling it "jOePM". His MySpace page: www.myspace.com/akosichrisBelow, he performs the Tagalog song "Magasin" by the Pinoy rock band Eraserheads. A funny song made funnier by the pronunciation, which is actually not bad at all.

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-53156423864595091992009-01-25T00:01:00.000-08:002009-01-25T00:01:01.070-08:00

Kiong Hee Huat Tsai! That's the Chinese-Filipino Hokkien pronunciation of 恭喜發財 (Gong Xi Fa Cai in Mandarin; Gong Hei Fat Choi in Cantonese).祝大家新年快樂！ From TagalogLang.comChinese for "Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year!"Lunar New Year in the Philippines

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-33120698084278231792009-01-24T21:22:00.001-08:002009-01-24T21:42:45.030-08:00

For their celebration of the New Year, the Japanese have their rice cake mochi (餅) and the Koreans have their rice cake teok (떡). Do you know the Philippine equivalent of the Chinese New Year rice cake nian gao (年糕)? It's called tikoy! How about the most popular fruits to serve and give away during the Lunar New Year season? Remember, the Philippines is a tropical country... Top 10 Chinese

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-6174230488834879102009-01-23T22:18:00.001-08:002009-01-23T22:57:03.646-08:00

Did you know that the Chinese have been in the Philippines even before the Spaniards came in the 16th century? Chinese Filipinos make up only one to two percent of the Filipino population but those numbers don't match their influence on the country's history and culture. Chinese Filipinos used to be referred to as INTSIK in Tagalog, but that word has sort of become unpopular due to negative

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-39708785070511410152009-01-21T16:52:00.000-08:002009-01-21T17:02:19.077-08:00

Tagalog has a great presence on Twitter, an online service by which you can receive updates by email or by text messaging on your phone. Tagalog WordsTagalog PhrasesTagalog LangThere's also the popular Filipino Food, which has 1500 followers, many of whom actively share their thoughts on Pinoy cuisine in the Twittersphere. Already on Twitter? Join Twittad to get paid.TagalogLang.com

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-18611872048634223322009-01-15T12:23:00.000-08:002009-01-15T12:30:12.459-08:00

The latest amusement in the Filipino community is the Skittles commercial in which Tagalog is spoken! This is going to be a hit in the Philippines when Mars Inc ever gets around to showing it in the country. Although it is already a hit on YouTube. The blurb that accompanies this Skittles commercial on YouTube: Have you ever thought when you are being tailored to fit a new suit, each mirror

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-21129042987672686772009-01-05T09:49:00.000-08:002009-01-05T10:06:00.229-08:00

The Feast of Epiphany marks the end of the twelve days of Christmas. In the Philippines, this day is on January 6 and is called Araw ng Tatlong Hari (Day of the Three Kings), after the magi or wise men who visited the Christ child bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. In the Spanish-speaking parts of the world, they are known as Los Reyes Magos de Oriente or Los Tres Reyes Magos.

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Our website is changing hosting companies, so we might disappear from the web for a while. Don't panic! We'll be right back. The address will always be "Tagalog Only."TagalogLang.com

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-33513412484292313472009-01-02T00:01:00.000-08:002009-01-03T13:23:13.771-08:00

January 2 (Friday) is a non-working holiday in the Philippines by presidential proclamation.OTHER OFFICIAL FILIPINO HOLIDAYS

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-28187755492880764232008-12-29T09:57:00.000-08:002008-12-29T21:58:46.967-08:00

Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Rizal is Tagalog for Rizal's Day of Heroism. It is observed in commemoration of the death of Filipino national hero Jose Rizal on December 30, 1896. He was executed by the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines for inciting rebellion. His death was by firing squad. Rizal Day is a public holiday in the Philippines on December 30, 2008 (Tuesday). For the second year

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Results of the 4th Quarter 2008 Social Weather Survey reveal what Filipinos consider the best Christmas gifts they ever received.Top Responses: Money/extra income (14%)Family (13%) Clothing (13%) Good health (8%)Personal belongings (4%)Food (3%)Household amenities (2%)New child in the family (2%)Job/livelihood (2%)Love and affection (2%)Filipinos in Metro Manila cited money and extra income (22%)

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-4635613935297859662008-12-25T06:56:00.000-08:002008-12-25T07:04:52.850-08:00

My special Tagalog Christmas greeting:Maligayang Pasko sa Iyo at sa Iyong Pamilya!English Translation: Merry Christmas to You and Your Family!How to say Merry Christmas in Tagalog? Pronounce it right!TagalogLang.com

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-58862898040584675142008-12-24T15:49:00.000-08:002008-12-28T16:32:31.276-08:00

The Social Weather Stations of the Philippines, an organization that has been polling public opinion in the Philippines since 1985, just released the results of their survey on what Filipinos are looking forward to eating during Christmas 2008. Question: "What is the one food or dish that you most look forward to eating this coming Christmas?"Top Responses: lechon baboy / lechon baka (14%)salads

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-12831030799084029222008-12-23T15:43:00.000-08:002008-12-23T15:51:03.061-08:00

Sending holiday cards to Filipino friends? Make it special by writing a Christmas greeting in Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines!TAGALOG CHRISTMAS GREETING addressed TO ONE PERSON NOT OLDER than you:Ngayong Pasko, nawa'y mapuno ang iyong tahanan ng tamis ng pagmamahal mula sa iyong pamilya at mga kaibigan. Same TAGALOG CHRISTMAS GREETING addressed TO A GROUP OR TO ONE PERSON OLDER

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-36160740760150491662008-12-22T14:10:00.000-08:002008-12-28T16:11:50.205-08:00

We're working on developing new subdomains on TagalogLang.com. Basic Tagalog - very basic words and phrases to use in conversation with FilipinosHistory of the Philippines - for students researching Philippine history Filipino Customs and Traditions - for those interested in Filipino culture Philippine Literature and Folklore Romantic Phrases in Tagalog - meant especially for men seeking to

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-25219176685678739072008-12-21T23:59:00.000-08:002008-12-22T14:36:21.562-08:00

Food and drinks that are favorites of Filipinos during the holiday season: 1. tsokolatehot chocolate, the drink most enjoyed by Filipinos during Christmas2. salabat warm ginger tea, a traditional drink after early morning mass3. puto bumbongpurple-colored rice treat cooked in upright bamboo tubes4. bibingkaflat cake served on banana leaves and topped with a pat of butter and grated coconut 5.

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-73791994528672061012008-12-20T00:01:00.000-08:002008-12-20T20:00:51.307-08:00

ANG MAGANDANG PAROLIsang papel itong ginawa ng lolomay pula, may asul, may buntot sa dulo; sa tuwing darating ang masayang Pasko ang parol na ito’y makikita ninyo.Sa aming bintana doon nakasabit kung hipan ng hangi’y tatagi-tagilid, at parang tao ring bago na ang bihis at sinasalubong ang Paskong malamig.Kung kami’y tutungo doon sa simbahan ang parol ang aming siyang tagatanglaw, at kung gabi

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-23693858609825234612008-12-18T16:20:00.000-08:002008-12-23T15:49:28.616-08:00

Christmas Day is just a week away! Have you been greeting your Filipino friends a Merry Christmas? Why not write a Tagalog greeting on the cards and gifts you send them? They would consider that a very thoughtful gesture.The Tagalog word for "Christmas" is Pasko. And "Merry Christmas" in Tagalog is Maligayang Pasko.Listen to the pronunciation of "Merry Christmas" in Tagalog here.Other Tagalog

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-9643070896904543342008-12-17T05:43:00.000-08:002009-03-29T17:34:14.590-07:00

Today is the last day to ensure delivery of your gifts before Christmas Day!REGALO = giftPAMASKO = Christmas gift

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-11635722890027914922008-12-16T20:22:00.000-08:002009-12-17T12:48:58.039-08:00

The Tagalog word for "gift" is regalo, but a "Christmas gift" is pamasko. Filipino kids, like children all over the world, expect pamasko. They also look forward to aginaldo, which is a gift of money.Here are a few ideas for gifts that are fun, educational and have a connection to Filipino culture:1. a toy with Filipino origins, like the yoyo, or a popular Philippine game like Sungka2. Tagalog

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-26063219438078903492008-12-16T14:01:00.000-08:002008-12-22T14:38:20.761-08:00

Mostly Catholics, Filipinos begin a novena (a series of nine masses) on December 16th. The masses are part of the cherished religious tradition of Simbang Gabi, which literally mean “Night Worship.”Filipinos go to church at four o’clock in the morning and afterward have breakfast together. A traditional drink during this season is a warm ginger tea called salabat and a traditional treat is a

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-77156333000109156742008-12-15T12:47:00.000-08:002008-12-16T13:56:22.060-08:00

Amazon.com WidgetsMaligayang Pasko!Merry Christmas!LYRICSHeto na ba? 'Eto kaya ang Pasko? Pagsapit ng Paskobuong pamilya ko'y kay guloPagsapit ng Pasko parang may gera pa nga ditoPuro usok ang kusinadakdakan nang dakdakan...The Filipino singer here of this lively Christmas song is Dingdong Avanzado. From the album The Brightest Stars Of Christmas (2003). MORE TAGALOG SONGSMORE ON FILIPINO

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-8173601771074291912008-12-07T04:56:00.000-08:002008-12-07T05:02:39.225-08:00

Congratulations to Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao for his technical knockout of East LA's Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas. Mabuhay!TagalogLang.com

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-66868704307340716172008-12-05T20:50:00.000-08:002009-01-11T12:42:56.069-08:00

This Tagalog poem was written by the Filipino poet Benigno Zamora.Pasko Na!Malamig na simoy ng mabangong hanginNa tanging sa pisngi ng langit nanggaling,Ang inihahatidSa bukas na dibdibNg sangkalupaang dagi sa hilahilAt sala sa lalong tapat na dalangin. . .Sa likod ng bundok ay namamanaagAng kaakit-akit na isang liwanag;Ang ibinabadhaAy malaking tuwaNa di mag siyang malalasapNg lahat ng taong may

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-34023981398139192132008-12-02T22:29:00.000-08:002008-12-02T22:35:43.507-08:00

Fil-Am or FilAm is short for Filipino-AmericanFil-Americans are the second largest subgroup among Asian-Americans. Filipinos began emigrating in significant numbers to the United States in 1898 after the Spanish-American War.Filipino immigrants can be divided into four groups:1. Filipino pensionados, who were given scholarships by the American government to come to the United States for training

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-11033295971465750732008-11-30T15:41:00.000-08:002008-11-30T15:42:13.022-08:00

Monday, December 1 2008, is a legal holiday in the Philippines. Normally, Bonifacio Day is celebrated on November 30, the birthday of Filipino national hero Andres Bonifacio. But since the date falls on a Sunday this year, the following day was declared by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as a day when no official business is to be conducted.The holiday is in observance of the 45th birthday of

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-46495000293131692902008-11-29T09:22:00.000-08:002008-12-22T13:12:31.710-08:00

History of the Philippines from 1521 to 1946under Spanish, Japanese and American colonial ruleSpanish rule of the Philippines began soon after the explorer Ferdinand Magellan discovered the islands in 1521. Magellan had been searching for a shorter route to Moluccas, the Spice Islands. Admiral Ruy Lopez de Villalobos named the archipelago Las Filipinas after King Philip II of Spain, and in 1565

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-31806936325675883152008-11-28T06:36:00.000-08:002009-03-29T17:36:24.370-07:00

It's Black Friday (Itim na Biyernes), the day after Thanksgiving when stores slash prices to entice shoppers to start buying their Christmas gifts.Do you know someone who's learning Tagalog? Get them a regalo (gift) or give them an encouraging cheer: "Kaya mo 'yan!" (You can do it!)

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-16334523341369958092008-11-27T14:51:00.000-08:002009-11-24T19:14:05.557-08:00

That’s the Tagalog translation of the English greeting“Happy Thanksgiving Day!”Kumain ka na ba ng pabo? = Have you already eaten turkey?The Tagalog word pabo is from the Spanish pavo, meaning turkey.Oo, kumain na ako ng pabo. Yes, I've already had turkey.Ang sarap! So delicious!Ang dami kong kinain.I ate a lot.Ang saya kasama ng pamilya!It's fun to be with family.Masaya ako!I'm happy.Kamusta ang

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-82149759493349869552008-11-25T19:10:00.000-08:002008-11-25T20:01:26.086-08:00

The links connect to the pronunciation guide for each Tagalog phrase.TRANSLATION OF BASIC ENGLISH GREETINGS INTO TAGALOGThese are the equivalent phrases to the English phrases. The word maganda means "beautiful" — Filipinos actually greet each other with "Beautiful Morning!" and "Beautiful Afternoon!"Magandang umaga.Good morning.Magandang hapon.Good afternoon.Magandang gabi.Good evening.HOW

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-71774520033309743972008-11-22T07:55:00.000-08:002008-11-23T13:52:15.023-08:00

You can now follow Tagalog Lang on Twitter!http://twitter.com/tagaloglangUpdates will be on the Tagalog language, Filipino culture, Philippine food and other topics related to the Philippines and all things Pinoy. Tweets will be spaced throughout the day and will not be too be many as to inundate you. That means you can sign up for text-message notification on your cell phone for your daily

Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5483989784214964856.post-26651392081188905422008-11-21T05:26:00.001-08:002009-11-24T19:13:11.702-08:00

Thanksgiving is an American holiday celebrated in October in Canada and in November in the United States. It is to give thanks at the close of the harvest season. The Philippines has a unique "Thanksgiving Day" (Araw ng Pasasalamat). It's in June and is for honoring overseas Filipino workers who send money back home.OFW = Overseas Foreign WorkerHow to Say "Happy Thanksgiving" in

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