Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by the ethnic Tagalog people. It is the first language of a quarter of the population of the Philippines, and as a second language by the majority. Its standardized form, officially named Filipino, is the national language of the Philippines.
| Tagalog/Filipino | English |
|---|---|
| kuweba | cave |
| yungib | cavern |
| lungga | dugout, grotto |
| palayungiban | caving |
| lunok na butas | sink |
| pinagmumulan | spring |
| tubig sa lupa, tubig bukal | groundwater |