Katagalugan (en. Tagalog)

/ka-ta-ga-lu-gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A language and ethnicity of people in the Philippines.
The Tagalog language is one of the main languages in the Philippines.
Ang katagalugan ay isa sa mga pangunahing wika sa Pilipinas.
The struggle or culture of indigenous people in the Visayas and Luzon.
Because of the Tagalog culture, we can learn a lot about history.
Dahil sa katagalugan, marami tayong matututunan tungkol sa kasaysayan.

Etymology

Due to the word 'tagalog', meaning 'from the river'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tagalog Language
This is the official language of the Tagalogs.
Wikang Tagalog
Indigenous Tagalog
People or things originating from the Tagalog region.
Katutubong Tagalog

Related Words

Tagalog
A language and group of people living in Luzon, particularly in the Calabarzon region.
Tagalog
Philippines
A country in Southeast Asia where Tagalog is commonly spoken.
Pilipinas

Slang Meanings

Filipino or Tagalog culture in a nutshell
He immersed himself in Filipino culture during the festivals and traditions.
Naka-immerse siya sa katagalugan sa mga piyesta at tradisyon.
About the traits or behavior of Filipinos
We should be proud of our Filipino ways!
Yung katagalugan natin, dapat ipagmalaki!
Culture and identity of Filipinos
We should think about the funds for Filipino culture.
Dapat natin isipin ang mga pondo para sa katagalugan.