Translation guide
The Tagalog language, the basis of Filipino, spoken in the Philippines.
Referring to the language itself
Standard term for the Tagalog language. Use this in most contexts.
Referring to a person of Tagalog ethnicity
Standard term for a Tagalog person.
She is Tagalog.
Describing something as Tagalog (e.g., culture, food)
Use the possessive particle の to connect Tagalog to a noun.
彼はタガログ語を勉強しています。
He is studying Tagalog.
Often used interchangeably with Tagalog, but technically refers to the standardized national language Filipino. Common in casual conversation.
Can you speak Filipino?
Tagalog culture is very interesting.