Batangueño
The Tagalog of Batangas province, often cited as more conservative than Manila Tagalog. Preserves several older verb forms and a distinctive intonation.
Manila Tagalog
Also known as: Filipino, Standard Tagalog
The Manila-area variety that forms the basis of Filipino, the national language of the Philippines. Heavily mixed with English in everyday speech (Taglish).
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Manila Tagalog?
Manila Tagalog is a dialect of the Tagalog language.
Where is Manila Tagalog spoken?
Manila Tagalog is primarily spoken in Philippines.
Which region is Manila Tagalog associated with?
Manila Tagalog is part of the Southeast Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Manila Tagalog known by other names?
Yes — Manila Tagalog is also referred to as Filipino, Standard Tagalog.
What are the other dialects of Tagalog?
Tagalog also includes Batangas Tagalog, Bulacan Tagalog. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Tagalog dialects
See on the atlas →The Tagalog of Bulacan province, just north of Manila. Historically influential as a literary variety in the development of modern Filipino.
Nearby dialects
See on the atlas →32 km away
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