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Who donated the Wikang Filipino to the Filipinos?

Nobody donates a language. A language is either inherited of acquired. A Filipino born in another country can learn to speak the language of the country where he or she is born and not learn to speak Filipino. A concrete example is in the USA. There are many Filipinos who are born in the USA whose parents are from the Philippines but can only speak English. Therefore Filipinos inherited and acquire to speak Filipino since we all learn at the very early age the Filipino language.


What is the language of Japanese to Filipinos?

The language spoken in Japan is Japanese, while the language spoken in the Philippines is Filipino (Tagalog) or one of the many other regional languages such as Cebuano, Ilocano, or Bicolano. Both languages belong to different language families and have distinct linguistic characteristics.


Why was the Filipino language choose as the national language?

Because Filipino, is based off of Tagalog which is is spoken by 55% of Filipinos. Because Tagalogs are the dominant ethnic group in the Philippines. Now, its the unifying language of the Filipinos. Although the lingua franca is English.


How important is the Filipino language for us Filipinos?

Filipino language is important for the Filipinos to be united in spirit and in truth. It is a common knowledge that Philippines has many dialects and some Filipinos really don't understand each other. Having one common language to all is basically having a good communication which is important to make a country progressive.


Is it usual for Filipinos to use other languages in the Philippines?

Filipino, a language based on Tagalog, is the official language of the Philippines. Yes, Filipinos speak in various languages and dialects. Since many Filipinos are of mixed ancestry, they can switch from one language to another. Many Filipinos are multilingual. English is used a lot especially in the city. In the regions, different dialects are spoken. Filipino (official; based on Tagalog) and English (official); eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan

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Why is the filipino language compared to an animal and rotten fish?

because filipinos are captivated by another language


Who donated the Wikang Filipino to the Filipinos?

Nobody donates a language. A language is either inherited of acquired. A Filipino born in another country can learn to speak the language of the country where he or she is born and not learn to speak Filipino. A concrete example is in the USA. There are many Filipinos who are born in the USA whose parents are from the Philippines but can only speak English. Therefore Filipinos inherited and acquire to speak Filipino since we all learn at the very early age the Filipino language.


What is the language of Japanese to Filipinos?

The language spoken in Japan is Japanese, while the language spoken in the Philippines is Filipino (Tagalog) or one of the many other regional languages such as Cebuano, Ilocano, or Bicolano. Both languages belong to different language families and have distinct linguistic characteristics.


Is English the language used by Filipinos abroad?

Tagalog is the national language (unlike the US which is too PC to have a national language) and English is one of the official languages. Spanish is also spoken. All together, the Philippines have 180 languages spoken in the country. Most Filipinos will use the English language when travelling abroad.


Why was the Filipino language choose as the national language?

Because Filipino, is based off of Tagalog which is is spoken by 55% of Filipinos. Because Tagalogs are the dominant ethnic group in the Philippines. Now, its the unifying language of the Filipinos. Although the lingua franca is English.


How important is the Filipino language for us Filipinos?

Filipino language is important for the Filipinos to be united in spirit and in truth. It is a common knowledge that Philippines has many dialects and some Filipinos really don't understand each other. Having one common language to all is basically having a good communication which is important to make a country progressive.


Which did the Americans teach the Filipinos which the Spaniards did not?

The Americans introduced the Filipinos to a modern educational system, English language instruction, and democratic ideals, which were not emphasized under Spanish colonization.


Is it usual for Filipinos to use other languages in the Philippines?

Filipino, a language based on Tagalog, is the official language of the Philippines. Yes, Filipinos speak in various languages and dialects. Since many Filipinos are of mixed ancestry, they can switch from one language to another. Many Filipinos are multilingual. English is used a lot especially in the city. In the regions, different dialects are spoken. Filipino (official; based on Tagalog) and English (official); eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan


Is it Filipinos or Philipinos?

It's Filipinos. A: It's Filipinos. I had to argue with my teacher about how is it spelled.. he really insisted that it is spelled PH not FI.. I know how its spelled cuz Im FILIPINO myself! ______ It depends on what language you are spelling it in. The same is true of many other nationalities around the world where the "native" spelling conforms to the rules of the local language, as does everybody elses "incorrect" spelling.


Why Filipinos used English in abroad?

because american did not understandthe filipino language and may not now what did she\he asked.


Why Filipino didn't not learn the Spanish language?

Filipinos have their own languages. Why should they be forced to learn another.


What is the important of the filipino language?

The Philippines has hundreds of dialects spoken depending on the place where the person lives. Filipino is the national language in the Philippines. It is important that Filipinos learn this language for better understanding of one another. It is learned that Filipino language is an effective tool not only for the advancement of the society but for resolving conflicts all over the land.