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Tuttle Pocket Tagalog Dictionary

Tagalog-English / English-Tagalog
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Tuttle Pocket Tagalog Dictionary by Joi Barrios, Nenita Pambid Domingo, and Romulo Baquiran, Ph.D., is an essential language resource for those interested in learning or improving their Tagalog. This compact dictionary provides entries for commonly used words, phrases, and expressions, catering to beginners and travellers alike. It offers clear definitions and cultural notes, making it an invaluable tool for navigating Tagalog-speaking environments.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in learning Tagalog or enhancing your language skills. It's a compact and practical resource, ideal for students, travellers, or anyone keen on exploring Filipino culture and language. The dictionary format makes it easy to find translations quickly, providing a useful tool for communication and learning.

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Pocket Tagalog Dictionary is the most up-to-date Tagalog pocket dictionary available. It contains a comprehensive range of contemporary Tagalog words and expressions, including the latest Internet and social media vocabulary.

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Pocket Tagalog Dictionary is the most up-to-date Tagalog pocket dictionary available. It contains a comprehensive range of contemporary Tagalog words and expressions, including the latest Internet and social media vocabulary.

This dictionary is specifically designed to meet the needs of English speakers who are studying or using Tagalog on a daily basis. It contains over 15,000 entries, including all the vocabulary (in both directions) needed for everyday use. All headwords are in bold for easy look-up.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804839136

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: over 15,000 entries

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 76.0mm

Height: 114.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 640

About the Author

Joi Barrios is a Lecturer in Filipino Language and Philippine Literature at the University of California, Berkeley. She received her Ph.D. from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) in Filipino and Philippine Literature and taught there as an Associate Professor. She has held positions at the Osaka University of Foreign Studies, UCLA, and UC Irvine. She returned to Manila to serve as Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Letters and Coordinator of Graduate Programs at the University of the Philippines before taking up her current position. She is the author of Tagalog for Beginners and Intermediate Tagalog, and resides in Berkeley, CA.

Nenita Pambid Domingo, Ph.D., is the author of Anting-Anting o Kung Bakit Nagtatago sa Loob ng Bato si Bathala (UP Press) and co-author of Elementary Tagalog.

Romulo Baquiran, Jr., Ph.D., currently serves as Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines. He is the author of Onyx (2003) and Hiwatig (2014).

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