The Russian Language is without a doubt a very interesting language to study. It is the native language of some of the greatest authors, artists, musicians, scientists, and filmmakers. Having read the classics like Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, it made me want to read it in its original language. Aside from literature, I’m also a fan of their culture and traditions. Russia has a very visual cultural past, from its colorful folk costumes to its ornate religious symbols. It is truly fascinating! Here are some commonly used words and phrases but first…
Tag: Dialect
Nakakapagsalita ka ba ng Tagalog? (Do you speak Tagalog?)
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE FILIPINO LANGUAGE
- Tagalog (or Filipino) belongs to the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family. The name of the language is derived from taga-ilog, from taga (native) + ilog (river).
- Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, is named after a mangrove tree that has white flowers called nilad. Continue reading “Nakakapagsalita ka ba ng Tagalog? (Do you speak Tagalog?)”