5 Questions
Which language has influenced the Tagalog vocabulary the most?
Spanish
What percentage of word root entries in José Villa Panganiban's dictionary are of Spanish origin?
30%
Which study revealed the percentage of Spanish-derived words used by Filipinos in their daily conversations?
Antonio Quilis' study
What is the percentage of Spanish-derived words used by Tagalog speakers in their lexicon?
40%
Which of the following languages has NOT influenced the Tagalog vocabulary?
Quechua
Study Notes
Tagalog Vocabulary Influences
- Spanish has influenced the Tagalog vocabulary the most.
Spanish Influence on Tagalog Vocabulary
- 33% of word root entries in José Villa Panganiban's dictionary are of Spanish origin.
Study on Spanish-Derived Words
- A study by Ramos revealed that 20% of words used by Filipinos in their daily conversations are of Spanish origin.
Spanish-Derived Words in Tagalog Lexicon
- 30% of words in the Tagalog lexicon are of Spanish origin.
Language Not Influencing Tagalog Vocabulary
- Chinese has NOT influenced the Tagalog vocabulary.
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