Tagalog Vocabulary Quiz

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Which language has influenced the Tagalog vocabulary the most?

  • Japanese
  • English
  • Malay
  • Spanish (correct)

What percentage of word root entries in José Villa Panganiban's dictionary are of Spanish origin?

  • 40%
  • 30% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 20%

Which study revealed the percentage of Spanish-derived words used by Filipinos in their daily conversations?

  • Antonio Quilis' study (correct)
  • Llamzon and Thorpe's study
  • No study has been conducted
  • José Villa Panganiban's study

What is the percentage of Spanish-derived words used by Tagalog speakers in their lexicon?

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Which of the following languages has NOT influenced the Tagalog vocabulary?

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Flashcards

Spanish Influence on Tagalog

Spanish language has significantly impacted the vocabulary of Tagalog, contributing a substantial portion of its word roots.

Panganiban's Dictionary

José Villa Panganiban's dictionary reveals that 30% of Tagalog word roots are of Spanish origin.

Quilis' Study

Antonio Quilis' study found that Filipinos use a significant percentage of Spanish-derived words in everyday conversations.

Spanish Words in Lexicon

Tagalog speakers use approximately 40% of their lexicon from Spanish origins.

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Non-influential Language

Quechua, an indigenous language of South America, has not influenced the Tagalog vocabulary.

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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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