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.
彼女はタガログ人です。
She is Tagalog.
Describing something as Tagalog (e.g., culture, food)
Use the possessive particle の to connect Tagalog to a noun.
タガログの文化はとても興味深いです。
Tagalog culture is very interesting.
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.
フィリピン語が話せますか？
Can you speak Filipino?