The Filipino Alphabet
A Is for the Alphabet
This was my first lens for the Rocket Squids Bootcamp. The weekly challenge said to create a lens for a word that starts with the letter "A." What could be more basic than the Alphabet? Then I thought that I would make it a bit more interesting by adding a cultural flair to it. Join me in learning more about the Filipino Alphabet.
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A Little Backgrounder
Evolution of the Filipino Alphabet
Tagalog was proclaimed the national language of the Philippines in 1937. In his 1940 book entitled Balarila ng Wikang Pambansa, author Lope K. Santos officially introduced 20 letters. (a b k d e g h i I m n ng o p r s t u w y) This was adopted by the National Language Institute of the Philippines in 1973. The alphabet was then called "Abakada" for the letters were pronounced with the letter "a" at the end, i.e. ba, ka, da, and so on.
ABAKADA (with lyrics)
The old alphabet
"Tayo na at mag-aral ng ating A-Ba-Ka-Da"
Let us go and learn our alphabet
"Ang ating A-Ba-Ka-Da"
our alphabet
"Kung ito'y alam n'yo na, tayo na at kumanta"
If you already know it, let us go and sing
ABaKaDa Alphabet
Apps for Android
ABaKaDa Alphabet
Learn ABaKaDa on your Android device. These flashcards from Rena Interactive make learning the Filipino Alphabet fun. 20 letters with pictures that your kids can doodle on. Plus, it aids kids and adults in identification and pronunciation of the Filipino Alphabet.
ABaKaDa Alphabet Flash Cards
Modern Filipino Alphabet
(cont'd) Evolution of the Filipino Alphabet
In 1987 when Pilipino was renamed Filipino, the alphabet was reduced to 28 letters (Ch, Rr, and Ll were removed.) The modern Filipino alphabet now has 28 letters that include 21 letters from the original "Abakada" and 8 borrowed letters from foreign origin (namely C, F, J, Ñ, Q, V, X and Z).
Let's Read!
The Filipino Alphabet (song)
"Alpabetong Pilipino"
Filipino Alphabet
"Ulitin natin ito"
Let's repeat this
Cross References
- WikiPilipinas on the Filipino alphabet
- Learn more about the Tagalog alphabet from WikiPilipinas.
- Wikipedia on the Filipino alphabet
- The Filipino alphabet as featured on Wikipedia.
- WikiPilipinas on the Tagalog Language
- More information on the Tagalog language on WikiPilipinas.
- Wikipedia on the Tagalog Language
- The Tagalog language as featured on Wikipedia.
- Wikipedia on the Filipino language
- The Filipino language on Wikipedia.
Learn the Filipino Alphabet
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Wedding_Mom Mar 20, 2013 @ 12:14 am | deletevery interesting lens! Thank you for sharing this. I have learned something new today :) -
I'm glad you found it interesting. Thanks for visiting! ^_^ -
Fabulous and very interesting. I've learned something new -
Learning a new language is truly interesting. I hope this lens encourages more non-Filipinos to learn the Filipino language. ^_^ Thanks for visiting! -
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I liked your lens. I don't know if English is your first language, but your writing style is great! You write better than many native English speakers. - Load More
Filipino on the News
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kennyfernando May 19, 2013 @ 1:15 am
@ABSCBNNews Check this out, how defenseless Filipino OFW's are being attacked by the Taiwanese. https://t.co/mLOlAde5HM -
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kennyfernando May 19, 2013 @ 1:14 am
@rapplerdotcom Check this out, how defenseless Filipino OFW's are being attacked by the Taiwanese. https://t.co/mLOlAde5HM -
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howPATTEHtic May 19, 2013 @ 1:14 am
Filipino Directioners pakisabi nga kay PNoy magpagawasya ng malaking staduium. Anak ng Kamote -
RaineKareena May 19, 2013 @ 1:14 am
RT @JuanDeeZonePhil: IF NIALL EVER MENTIONED PRETUNG KENEN OR ANY KIND OF FILIPINO FOOD I'LL STAB MYSELF WITH A SPOON BC FEELS -
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kimjongchen May 19, 2013 @ 1:14 am
@sehuhuhu i am american by my citizenship and filipino bec of my nationality -
jaypasana May 19, 2013 @ 1:13 am
Cultural Facts To Consider When Working With A Filipino #VirtualAssistants http://t.co/5ScjQSXNik #onlinebusiness
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