Ingles
/ʔiŋˈɡles/
The English phrase "english" is translated into Filipino as Ingles.
Ingles is the direct translation for the English language. In academic or official contexts, you may see the phrase Wikang Ingles used to specifically mean "English language". Additionally, the terms Englisera/o can be used in a playful way to refer to someone who speaks English fluently or someone who attempts to sound sophisticated by using English words.
Meaning: the English language (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Ingles functions as both a noun to name the language and as an adjective to describe the language or people.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔiŋˈɡles/
Did you know?
- In many Philippine social circles, switching between Filipino and Ingles is a common phenomenon known as 'Taglish', which is a recognized sociolect.
- Filipino speakers often use English instead of Ingles when speaking in casual conversation, treating the English word itself as a loanword.
- The word Ingles is a linguistic traveler that can be found in many different forms across Southeast Asia, such as 'Inggeris' in Malay and 'Inggris' in Indonesian.
Examples in context
- Mahilig ako sa Ingles.I like English.This sentence shows how to express a liking for Ingles.Tatoeba #8660603 by artemio, translation #1532552 by LittleBoy
- Mas gusto ko ang Ingles.I prefer English.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for Ingles.Tatoeba #11273417 by qwertzu, translation #5129420 by honestlang
- Nag-aaral ako ng Ingles.I'm studying English.This sentence shows how to say you are studying Ingles.Tatoeba #11537026 by qwertzu, translation #26203 by CK
- Nag-aral ka rin ba ng Ingles?Did you also study English?
- 96 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their school subjects at a cafe.
- JuanMahirap ba ang Ingles sa school niyo?Is English difficult at your school?
- PatriciaMedyo mahirap, pero nage-enjoy ako.It is a bit difficult, but I enjoy it.
- JuanGusto ko rin matutunan ang Ingles.I want to learn English, too.
- PatriciaKaya mo 'yan, Juan!You can do it, Juan!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “english” translations and entries Ingles, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ingles, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
