Its root is ”Hindī,” a Persian word that translates to ”Indian” that was derived from Hind, meaning India, which is a proper noun. “Hind” also translates to “Land of the Indus River.” The Indus River is one of Asia’s longest rivers. It originates from the Tibetan Plateau ...
Filipino on the other hand became the official language in 1987. This is one of the reasons why many people, Filipinos, and foreigners alike, are confused as to which term to use for the language. 2. The term Tagalog came from ”taga ilog,” meaning the river dwellers along the Pasig ...