What is another word for tagalog language?
Pronunciation: [tˈaɡɐlˌɒɡ lˈaŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Tagalog is the national language of the Philippines and one of the most widely spoken languages in the country. It is also known as Filipino and Pilipino, and is synonymous with the Philippine language. The language is spoken by more than 25 million people as their first language and many more as a second language. Other synonyms for Tagalog language include the Manila language, the central Philippine language, and the Luzon language. It is a Malayo-Polynesian language and is related to other languages spoken in the Philippines, such as Cebuano, Ilocano, and Hiligaynon. Tagalog has a rich literary tradition and is used extensively in the media, literature, and government communication in the Philippines.
