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===== 🌿 Palawanic Languages (still Austronesian but distinct subgroup) ===== | |||
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Revision as of 21:19, 5 September 2025
Welcome to the Language Wiki of the Philippines!
A collaborative resource documenting the languages and dialects of the Philippines. Help us preserve and share linguistic diversity by contributing!
As you already know the Philippines is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world, with over 170 living languages spoken across its islands. In this Wiki, we will get familiar of those.
🌍 Major Regional Languages
These are widely spoken and often used in media, education, and local governance:
- Cebuano (Bisaya)
- Ilocano
- Hiligaynon (Ilonggo)
- Waray
- Kapampangan
- Pangasinense
- Bikolano (Central Bikol)
- Tagalog (also the basis of Filipino)
🗺️ Explore Dialects
This wiki documents dialects both by region and by language family. You can browse the **auto-generated lists** or explore the **curated master list** below.
| Languages Overview | Dialects by Region | Dialects by Language Family |
|---|---|---|
| Overview of all major languages and their dialect groups. | Browse dialects by geography (North, Central, South, Islands, etc.) | See how dialects connect through linguistic families. |
🌍 Master List (Curated Index)
🏝️ By Region
Northern Region (Luzon)
Central Region (Visayas)
- Cebuano
- Hiligaynon (Ilonggo)
- Waray (to be added)
Southern Region (Mindanao)
🏕️ By Language Family
Austronesian → Malayo-Polynesian → Philippine Languages
🌊 Philippine Creole Languages
🌿 Palawanic Languages (still Austronesian but distinct subgroup)
📖 Learn More
- Grammar and Structure – sentence patterns, phonology, morphology
- Vocabulary Collections – word lists and comparative tables
- Texts and Literature – stories, folk songs, sample sentences
- Resources – dictionaries, academic studies, and external links
🌟 Featured Section
| Dialect of the Week |
|---|
| Example Dialect – A spotlight on one dialect: history, grammar, and sample text.
(Rotate this weekly or monthly) |
🤝 Get Involved
- How to Contribute – learn how to edit and add pages
- Page Templates – consistent structure for dialect entries
- Community Portal – discuss projects and ideas with others
🔍 Quick Search
Use the search box at the top to quickly find a dialect