2006-07-15 05:19:50 · 22 answers · asked by dudes222 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
The official language in the philippines are Filipino (Tagalog) and English. There are several dialects too.
examples of native dialects are:
Tagalog
Cebu
Ilokano
Hiligaynon
Waray-Waray
Northern Bikol
Kapampangan
Pangasinan
Southern Bikol
Kinaray-a
Maranao
Maguindanao
Tausug
Chavacano
Surigaonon
Masbatenyo
Aklanon
Ibanag
you should not worry about it too much, most people can understand english in the philippines
2006-07-15 06:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by belle♥ 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Phillipine Language
2016-10-01 12:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are hundreds of dialects in the Philippines but the two official languages: Tagalog and English are widely spoken... Tagalog is a mix of Chinese, Spanish, and other languages, most especially spanish. Tagalog is a fun language!
If you don't understand Tagalog, it is fine... almost everyone there can speak english and it might surprise you to learn that even those who are not educated can speak "survival english."
2006-07-15 22:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Arashikitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tagalog is the official language and it is made up of many different languages. Chinese, Spanish, English, Japanese, Malay mixed with many Pilipine dialects. If you listen to Tagalog you will hear words from many languages.
The English spoken in most parts of the nation is Caribo English and is difficult to understand.
There is one language however that is universal, it is the American Dollar !
2006-07-15 14:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by sonny_too_much 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been there for many times. If you go to Luzon island, they speak both Tagalog and English! And don't be worried about the language because everything in Philippines are in Tagalog and English, such as TV or radio programs!But if you go to the province, they may able to speak English but not as well as the people in Manila.
2006-07-16 00:25:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE:
What language do they speak in the Phillipines? What is the language like?
2015-08-07 18:07:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Philippines carries several different languages, but the most common and widely used language is Filipino (also known as 'Tagalog' by locals), with English being second.
2016-03-19 07:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 117 known dialects and languages in the philippines.While tagalog is generally considered the national language,the most widely spoken is visayan(27%).
2006-07-16 13:59:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pilipino and English, plus numerous widely spoken indigenous languages, some Spanish. (In 1961, the national language was referred to as Pilipino rather than Tagalog.)
Visit http://www.answers.com/topic/languages-of-the-philippines for a more detailed listing of the languages spoken in the Philippines.
2006-07-15 05:23:44 · answer #9 · answered by nosivaj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are different languages in the Philippines but the most commonly used are FILIPINO(Tagalog which has a alot mixed of Spanish and Portuguese) and ENGLISH. it you are in the the city you will usually hear this 2 languages but if you are outside manila there are lots of dialects (not languages) in different places.in every province they have different dialects.
i suggest stick to Tagalog and English in this 2 languages you will be able to communicate well to the Filipino.
2006-07-16 10:52:00 · answer #10 · answered by bunny baby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋