I am going on a mission trip to the Philippines this spring and I want to learn some Tagalog just for fun. What is the best way, if I don't know a Filipino personally?
2006-12-30 14:14:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Well first of, I think you will find comfort in knowing that many Tagalog words originate from Spain. Like for example bano: both in Spanish and Tagalog means bathroom. Or words like Como esta ( in spanish how are you) BUt in tagalog it would be Kamusta. But honestly, being a Filipino myself you'll be fine speaking English. English has become a somewhat second language amongst the Filipinos.
Words like Salamat (Thank you) would help also. I hope this is all making sense, I'm answering your questions while doing laundry right now. So I really don't have much time to explain. HAVE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES!!!!
2006-12-30 14:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by jasmine_tea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be language books, tapes and cds available in your local library. Learning some Spanish words will definitely help.
2006-12-31 13:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by just me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must be LDS they also speak this on the island of truc I would be asking people who have served 2 years there . Here is where you can buy languge tapes
http://www.languagequest.com/home/newIndex.php?lang=Tagalog&ovmkt=2MFCANBADOK4NHEPFG598IH2A0
http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Tagalog/Tagalog_mainpage.htm
hope this helps. Diane
2006-12-30 14:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by dianehaggart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dictionary, reference book, movies, etc. If you know a little Spanish, it would be easier, as many of the words/phrases are Spanish-based, derivatives.
2006-12-30 15:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by Ebony Goddess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋