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ποΈ 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. Some of these are widely spoken until current days but some are slowly disappearing. If you know any of these languages, you might want to share your knowledge for that specific language.
π 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)
πΊοΈ 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. |
π Master List (Curated Index)
ποΈ By Region
Northern Region (Luzon)
Tagalog β Central and Southern Luzon (e.g., Manila, Batangas, Laguna)
Ilocano β Northern Luzon (Ilocos Region, parts of Cagayan Valley)
Kapampangan β Central Luzon (Pampanga, Tarlac)
Pangasinense β Pangasinan province
Bikolano (Central Bikol) β Bicol Region
Ibanag β Cagayan Valley
Itawis β Cagayan province
Ifugao β Cordillera region
Itneg (Tingguian) β Abra province
Ivatan β Batanes Islands
Ayta languages β Zambales, Bataan, and nearby areas
Central Region (Visayas)
Cebuano (Bisaya) β Cebu, Bohol, parts of Leyte and Negros Oriental
Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) β Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Capiz
Waray β Samar and Eastern Leyte
Kinaray-a β Antique and parts of Iloilo
Aklanon β Aklan province
Capiznon β Capiz province
Romblomanon β Romblon province
Masbateno β Masbate island
Onhan β Southern Tablas Island (Romblon)
Cuyonon β Northern Palawan and Cuyo Islands
Surigaonon β Northeastern Mindanao and parts of Visayas
Southern Region (Mindanao)
Maguindanao β Maguindanao province
Maranao β Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte
TausΕ«g β Sulu Archipelago
Yakan β Basilan
Chavacano β Zamboanga City (Spanish-based creole)
Manobo languages β Agusan, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao regions
Tboli β South Cotabato
Blaan β Sarangani and South Cotabato
Mansaka β Compostela Valley
Mandaya β Davao Oriental
Kamayo β Surigao del Sur
Kalagan β Davao del Norte
Sangil β Sarangani
Iranun β Lanao and Maguindanao areas
Tauβt Batu β Southern Palawan (though geographically in Luzon, culturally linked to Mindanao tribes)
ποΈ By Language Family
Austronesian β Malayo-Polynesian β Philippine Languages
- Tagalog basis of Filipino; dialects include Batangas Tagalog, Manila Tagalog
- Dialect C
- Dialect F (to be added)
π Philippine Creole Languages
πΏ Palawanic Languages (still Austronesian but distinct subgroup)
π Learn More
- Grammar and Structure β sentence patterns, phonology, morphology
- Vocabulary Collections β word lists and comparative tables
- Texts and Literature β stories, folk songs, sample sentences
- Resources β dictionaries, academic studies, and external links
π Featured Section
| Dialect of the Week |
|---|
| Example Dialect β A spotlight on one dialect: history, grammar, and sample text.
(Rotate this weekly or monthly) |
π€ Get Involved
- How to Contribute β learn how to edit and add pages
- Page Templates β consistent structure for dialect entries
- Community Portal β discuss projects and ideas with others
π Quick Search
Use the search box at the top to quickly find a dialect