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

By Language Family

Austronesian Languages

Dialect A
Dialect C
Dialect F (to be added)

Indo-European Languages

Dialect B
Dialect G (to be added)

📖 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