Does SVB speak Filipino?
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Lol that would be strong
I think you mean Tagalog.
In practical terms, they are the same
Really?
I always thought it was similar to saying someone from Mexico speaks Mexican.
Regardless... I think it could be beneficial for SVR to learn Tagalog. Could pick up some Rosetta Stone and learn it quickly enough.
I'm guessing Shane knows about the same amount of Tagalog as my wife knows Spanish. She knows how to: order a beer, ask where the bathrooms are, and request her favorite Mariachi song. I'm sure Shane knows how to: offer a spot, name the bet, and ask where the bathrooms are. IOW, just enough for a good time
Lou Figueroa
I love Tagalogs! Whenever they come around I order some of those, some Samoans, some Thin Mints too.
thin mints 4 life.
Word up!!!!
Or perhaps saying you speak American?
Filipino is the "official" name of the language. It is essentially Tagalog, the most widely-spoken dialect in the Philippines. It's like how most if the world calls the language spoken in Japan, Japanese; but the Japanese call their language Nihongo.
A history lesson if you care to read.
http://www.pinoydirectory.com/tagalog/introducing-the-filipino-language-1.php
http://www.pinoydirectory.com/tagalog/introducing-the-filipino-language-1.php
be careful not to switch the last letter to G. It would mean something else :grin:
There are actually many different "Filipino" languages depending on what Island you are from... Plus they may be from the Philippines but most prefer to be called pacific islanders... Not filipinos, at least this is how it is for many of my friends.
But back to the topic yes this would be a strong of SVB, specially being he taught himself how to speak in the first place.
This is false. No filipino ever identifies himself as a Pacific Islander. If you ever hear a Filipino say "I'm from the P.I." they actually mean Philippine Islands. I can tell you that the term Pacific Islander is never used in the Philippines.