Tagalog

Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken primarily in the Philippines, where it is the official language, as well as in diaspora communities around the world. It has over 28 million speakers worldwide. Tagalog has a unique linguistic history and has been influenced by various languages, including Spanish, Malay, and Chinese. It is written using the Latin alphabet with some additional characters, and has a relatively simple grammar structure compared to other languages, with a system of affixes. Tagalog is known for its literature, music, and film industry, and is an important language for culture and communication in the Philippines.