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Tagalog (Pilipino) is the national language of the Philippines. Philippines has so many different dialects that it is necessary to have a national language so that Filipinos from different regions can communicate and bring unity to the nation which comprises of so many islands (big and small). Tagalog is the language spoken in Manila and surrounding area. I guess it makes sense to make Tagalog as the national language because Manila is the capital city of the Philippines at that time and the seat of the Philippine government.
Example of Tagalog Language: Kumusta 'ka? = how are you? Magandang umaga =good morning. Magandang araw = good day. Magandang gabi = good evening. Magandang gabi po sa inyong lahat = good evening everyone. The "po" is a polite expression usually used in formal speech or communication. It is usually omitted if the person speaking is addressing an equal, a friend or a younger person or a younger family member. Sometimes the "po" is replaced by "ho" which is not as formal as the "po". Ano po'ng (po ang) pangalan ninyo? What is your name? Saan po kayo nakatira? = where do you live? Gusto ko ang sitiong ito dahil karamihan ng miembro ay mahilig makipagkaibigan = I like this site because most of the members are friendly. Counting in tagalog = pagbilang sa Tagalog isa = one dalawa = two tatlo = three apat = four lima = five anim = six pito = seven walo = eight siyam = nine sampo = ten Bicol Dialect which is the dialect of Southern Luzon is another matter. It varies from town to town or province to province.
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