Tagalog language

Tagalog (English pronunciation: /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/; Tagalog pronunciation: [tɐˈɡaːloɡ]) is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV (CALABARZON and MIMAROPA) and of Metro Manila. Its standardized form, commonly called Filipino, is the national language and one of two official languages of the Phili... More

Language Family:

ISO 639-3 Code:

  • tgl

Region:

Also known as:

  • Tagalog Language,
  • Pilipino,
  • Filipino,
  • Tagalog

Human Language

Main Country:

ISO 639-1 Code:

  • tl

Spoken in countries:

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