Ingles
Inglés with stress marks
English language
Also means
Can also refer to an English person (noun) or English-language (adjective) in some contexts.
Usage Note
Ingles is one of the two official languages of the Philippines, and proficiency in it is widely considered a marker of education and social mobility. The word is used constantly in everyday speech, often in Taglish (Tagalog-English code-switching) discussions about communication and schooling.
Examples
" Marunong siyang mag-Ingles. "
Natural Translation
She knows how to speak English.
Literal Translation
Knows she speak-English.
" Kailangang matuto ng Ingles ang mga bata para sa kanilang kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
Children need to learn English for their future.
Literal Translation
Need to-learn English the children for their future.
" Bagaman magaling siya sa Ingles, mas gusto niyang gumamit ng Tagalog kapag nakikipag-usap sa kanyang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
Even though she is good at English, she prefers to use Tagalog when talking with her parents.
Literal Translation
Even-though good she at English, more likes she use of Tagalog when conversing with her parents.
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