Philippine Languages

A collection of Philippine language and dialect dictionaries, cultural notes, folk songs and writings.


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Leron, Leron, Sinta

Leron, Leron, sinta. Buko ng papaya. Dala dala’y buslo. Sisidlan ng sinta

Bahay Kubo

Bahay kubo, kahit munti Ang halaman doon ay sari-sari. Singkamas at talong, sigarilyas at mani Sitaw, bataw, patani.

Magtanim ay Di Biro

Magtanim ay di biro. Maghapong nakayuko. Di man lang makaupo.

Matud Nila - Pilita Corales

Matud nila ako dili angay. Nga magmamanggad sa imong gugma, Matud nila ikaw dili malipay.

Dandansoy - Visayan Song

This is a Visayan song in Ilonggo dialect. Dadansoy, the song title, is the name of the boy who was bidded farewell by the singer.

Word Learning
tumpok2 Active Verb: magtumpok Passive Verb: itumpok Definition: (verb) to make a heap or pile; to pile up