Meaning of the word tagalog in English

What does tagalog mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tagalog

US /təˈɡɑː.lɑːɡ/
UK /təˈɡɑː.lɑːɡ/
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Noun

1.

a member of a people native to the Philippines and inhabiting Manila and its adjacent provinces.

Example:
The Tagalog people have a rich cultural heritage.
Many Tagalog families live in the capital city.
2.

the language of the Tagalog people, which is the basis of the official language of the Philippines (Filipino).

Example:
She is learning Tagalog to communicate with her relatives.
Filipino is largely based on Tagalog.

Adjective

1.

relating to the Tagalog people or their language.

Example:
The museum features Tagalog artifacts.
She enjoys reading Tagalog literature.
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