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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFilipino
/ˌfɪl.ɪˈpiː.noʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A native or inhabitant of the Philippines, or a person of Filipino descent.
"Many talented Filipino artists showcased their work at the international exhibition." - 2
The official national language of the Philippines, based primarily on Tagalog.
"She is currently taking evening classes to learn how to speak Filipino fluently."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Spanish 'filipino', designating the inhabitants or culture of the Philippines, which was named in honor of King Philip II of Spain by the explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in the 16th century. The term evolved into the official national demonym and the name of the national language based primarily on Tagalog.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Filipino" is said worldwide
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Philippin
Transliteration: filippɛ̃
"Il parle couramment le philippin."
Philippinisch
Transliteration: fɪlɪˈpiːnɪʃ
"Er studiert die philippinische Kultur."
Filippino
Transliteration: filippiːno
"Ho incontrato un amico filippino ieri."
Filipino
Transliteration: filiˈpino
"El filipino es un idioma oficial de su país."
Filipino
Transliteration: filiˈpinu
"Ela gosta muito da culinária filipina."
फ़िलिपीनो
Transliteration: filipino
"वह फ़िलिपीनो भाषा सीख रहा है।"
菲律宾人
Transliteration: fēi lǜ bīn rén
"他是一个热情的菲律宾人。"
필리핀인
Transliteration: pillipin-in
"그는 한국에서 일하는 필리핀인입니다."
フィリピン人
Transliteration: firipin-jin
"彼女の友達はフィリピン人です。"
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