Tagalog

noun

Ta·​ga·​log tə-ˈgä-ˌlȯg 

plural Tagalog or Tagalogs

1

: a member of a people of central Luzon

2

: an Austronesian language of the Tagalog people compare filipino sense 3

Examples of Tagalog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The eight-member unit introduced the desert to P-pop, performing in a mix of Filipino, Tagalog, and English. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026

Frequently Asked Questions Ube means tuber in Tagalog, as simple as that. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026

Handwoven Textiles and Wearable Heritage A piña silk scarf, an abel Iloko throw or a modern barong Tagalog can be the most meaningful item in your luggage. — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026

The campaign features messages in English, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese aimed at educating seniors about how to recognize and avoid falling prey to scammers. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025

The organization published know-your-rights guides in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, Tagalog and Vietnamese. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025

There’s also Austronesian, comprising languages that include Malay, Javanese, and Tagalog. — Martha Barnette august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Tagalog

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Tagalog

• analog
• analogue
• catalogue
• decalogue
• demagogue
• dialogue
• epilogue
• homologue
• monologue
• pedagogue
• synagogue
• travelogue

Kids Definition

Tagalog

noun

Ta·​ga·​log tə-ˈgäl-əg 

-ˌȯg

plural Tagalog or Tagalogs

1

: a member of a people of the Philippine island of Luzon

2

: the language of the Tagalog people