How to Contribute

Thank you for helping document the languages and dialects of the Philippines! This wiki is a collaborative project, and everyone is welcome to contribute.

Step 1: Choose a Dialect

Check the Master List of Dialects.
If the dialect already has a page (blue link), you can improve it.
If the dialect does not exist yet (red link), click the red link to create it.

Step 2: Use the Dialect Page Template

When creating a new dialect page, please copy and paste the following template:

= {{PAGENAME}} =

== Overview ==
* '''Language family:''' 
* '''Region:''' 
* '''Number of speakers:''' 
* '''Status:''' 
* '''Alternate names/spellings:''' 

== Phonology ==
=== Consonants ===
(Describe consonant sounds here)

=== Vowels ===
(Describe vowel sounds here)

=== Notable Features ===
* ...

== Grammar ==
* '''Word order:''' 
* '''Pronouns:''' 
* '''Verb system:''' 
* '''Noun structure:''' 

== Vocabulary ==
=== Core Words ===
{| class="wikitable"
! English !! {{PAGENAME}}
|-
| Water || ...
|-
| Sun || ...
|-
| Mother || ...
|-
| House || ...
|}

=== Numbers ===
1 = …  
2 = …  
3 = …  
4 = …  
5 = …  

== Sample Text ==
=== Example Sentence ===
* {{PAGENAME}}: ''(Insert example)''
* Translation: ''(English or national language)''

=== Longer Text ===
(Add story, poem, or dialogue if available.)

== Related Dialects ==
* [[Related Dialect 1]]
* [[Parent Language]]

== References ==
* (Books, dictionaries, or websites)

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Step 3: Add Categories

At the bottom of the page, add categories so the dialect is auto-listed. Example:

[[Category:Dialects of Northern Region]]
[[Category:Austronesian Languages]]

See: and

Step 4: Save Your Work

Write a short edit summary describing what you added.
Click "Save page" and check how it looks.
Feel free to improve formatting, add tables, or insert references later.

Tips for Contributors

Use reliable sources when possible (academic works, dictionaries, recordings).
If unsure, mark the page as a "stub" and someone else can expand it.
Be consistent with headings and categories so all pages look similar.
Be respectful when documenting — some dialect names or features may be sensitive.

Questions?

Visit the Community Portal to ask questions, discuss ideas, or request help.