Philippine Languages

A collection of Philippine language and dialect dictionaries, cultural notes, folk songs and writings.


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Leron, Leron, Sinta

Leron, Leron, sinta. Buko ng papaya. Dala dala’y buslo. Sisidlan ng sinta

Bahay Kubo

Bahay kubo, kahit munti Ang halaman doon ay sari-sari. Singkamas at talong, sigarilyas at mani Sitaw, bataw, patani.

Magtanim ay Di Biro

Magtanim ay di biro. Maghapong nakayuko. Di man lang makaupo.

Matud Nila - Pilita Corales

Matud nila ako dili angay. Nga magmamanggad sa imong gugma, Matud nila ikaw dili malipay.

Dandansoy - Visayan Song

This is a Visayan song in Ilonggo dialect. Dadansoy, the song title, is the name of the boy who was bidded farewell by the singer.

Word Learning
A release or relinquishment of a claim; a deed of release; an instrument by which some right, title, interest, or claim, which one person has, or is supposed to have, in or to an estate held by himself or another, is released or relinquished, the grantor generally covenanting only against persons who claim under himself.