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Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary: Pilipino-Inggles, Inggles-Pilipino Talahuluganang (Hippocrene Standard Dictionaries)

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I have six different books and three software programs on Tagalog. This is by far the best and most complete dictionary I have ever seen. It even has Slang Tagalog words, which is even hard to find on the internet. Even my Filipino friends say this is the best and most accurate English/Tagalog dictionary they have ever seen. The grammar lesson and vowel sounds is very well written, plus there's a nice section in the back that gives you some Tagalog songs & Proverbs (sayings). You will not find another dictionary with over 20,000 entries.

This is a really great dictionary...most of all it has the proper pronunciations with accent marks written. All the accent marks are explained with examples. The first 10 or so pages is a concise and excellent exposition of the grammar rules of this great language. The dictionary portions are great too, but just remember K comes after B in Tagalog and NG comes after N! hehe

Then there are lists of useful words at the end of the book, Numbers, Colors, Calendar Terms, a list of Antonyms, Foods, Names for Family members, and Philippino proverbs/sayings.

Really a great book for anyone who is truly trying to learn Tagalog, not just get a couple phrases. Learn the language!

To start off with I love this dictonary. I have used this book for over 4 years now. I used when I lived in the philippines for 2 years and had to learn tagalog. I've been home now for 2 years and still use it all the time. It has almost any word you will ever come across and then some. It gives a list on Tagalog Orthography, affixes, infixes, suffixes, prefixes and others. It has a basic grammer chart and explanation. My experiance learning tagalog would have been much harder with out this must have dictonary.

I have just recieved my second copy of this indispensible dictionary on Tagalog. Why? Because the first copy is falling apart from so much usage. This dictionary will be well used and valued by anyone who purchases it. This is the finest Tagalog dictionary out there. This one is the most comprehensive that I have found anywhere. I have looked both here in the U.S. and in the Philippines and have not found another dictionary equal to or better than this one. Even my friends in the Philippines were amazed and impressed with this dictionary. This one has been a great source and a valuable resource. You should buy this Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary by Carl R. Galvez Rubino because you will not need another Tagalog dictionary nor find a better one.

This dictionary is excellent. It is clear, concise, informative. The short introduction of Tagalog grammar made it user-friendly. It has been a vital tool for me, as a reference, when I am translating Tagalog utterances to English. This dictionary reflects the compiler's remarkable prudence with his work.

If you're going to purchase a Tagalog-English dictionary for travel, school..or just because you want to learn more about the language, BUY THIS ONE! This is truly the best Tagalog-English dictionary out there, and the price is just right. It not only serves as a dictionary, but it includes traditional folk songs, useful sayings/phrases..etc.

This is a really good dictionary to use while learning the Tagalog language. My only word of advise it to have someone who knows the language who can help you on what words to use. The dictionary covers many dialects and also covers words that are everywhere from very formal to very crude.

My fiancee is Filipina and I have been learning Tagalog. She always gets a good laugh whenever I try to formulate a sentence by looking up words (I'll always end up putting something in the wrong order or using some word that isn't exactly appropriate for the context). This dictionary has been very helpful in learning new words. Occasionally, however, there will be a definition that needs a little more than what is given. The best example I can think of is the word "syota". The dictionary defines it as "boyfriend / girlfriend". When I lovingly referred to my fiancee one day as "aking magandang syota" ("my beautiful girlfriend"), she asked me what I meant by the word "syota". When I explained, she told me that "syota" is a colloquial term that derives from the word for "short" and typically means a short-term boyfriend / girlfriend.

Overall, this is a very good dictionary with a lot of great information. It won't teach you everything, but you will typically learn the most of a language by practice and studying. This is a very handy reference supplement.

I like to carry this dictionary with me while learning and speaking Tagalog. It is comprehensive enough that every word I've searched for has been in it.

By far this one is the best. You need a Tagalog - English dictionairy? Trust me, this is the one to buy.