--- product_id: 53019110 title: "Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary" price: "$59.34" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/53019110-tagalog-english-english-tagalog-standard-dictionary store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 20,000+ entries Detailed grammar outline Includes idioms & slang Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary **Price:** $59.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌏 Unlock Filipino fluency and join 35M+ speakers worldwide! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary - **How much does it cost?** $59.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/53019110-tagalog-english-english-tagalog-standard-dictionary) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cultural Insider:** Appendices with menu terms and cultural references to help you navigate Filipino life like a pro. - • **Trusted & Updated:** Revised and expanded edition, loved by learners and native speakers alike for reliable bilingual support. - • **Speak Like a Local:** Includes idiomatic expressions, slang, and loan words for authentic, culturally rich communication. - • **Grammar Made Simple:** Comprehensive Tagalog grammar outline to boost your language confidence and accuracy. - • **Master Tagalog Fluency:** Over 20,000 entries covering everyday and advanced vocabulary to keep you ahead in any conversation. ## Overview The Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary by Hippocrene Books is a thoroughly updated bilingual reference featuring over 20,000 entries, including idiomatic expressions, slang, and loan words. It offers a detailed grammar outline and cultural appendices, making it an essential tool for students and native speakers aiming for mastery in Tagalog. ## Description A comprehensive guide to Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines-- now revised and updated! Tagalog, also called Pilipino, is a national language of the Philippines. It is spoken by over 35 million people worldwide. Expanded and completely updated, this best-selling reference is designed for students of Tagalog and native Tagalog speakers in need of a bilingual dictionary. 20,000 entries Entries include idiomatic expressions, slang, loan words and derivations Detailed outline of Tagalog grammar Appendices include useful vocabulary, menu terms and cultural references Review: Very good book. My fiancé loves it - Very good book. My fiancé loves it. The book is helping him a lot as he is struggling to learn Tagalog. Review: Five Stars - Great book :) ## Features - Hippocrene Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,121,060 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1,144 in Foreign Language Dictionaries & Thesauri | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 213 Reviews | ## Images ![Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91pG7XjGpAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good book. My fiancé loves it *by M***T on 21 March 2017* Very good book. My fiancé loves it. The book is helping him a lot as he is struggling to learn Tagalog. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by Z***I on 26 April 2016* Great book :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is still one of the best dictionaries, although this also has flaws *by C***S on 23 September 2016* 1.) I decided to write this review as I read the harsh and unfair 1 star review. Let's put one thing straight. This is still one of the best dictionaries, although this also has flaws. Sometimes basic things like ito (this) can only be found in the English-Tagalog part, but overall it's not too bad and it also shows how to pronounce words (I saw other dictionaries failing to do so, so you don't know how to pronounce words properly!!!). It also has a quick grammar review to facilitate the use of the dictionary and contains the old Tagalog letters. Some advice. When looking up words you have to learn how to locate the root. It applies to all dictionaries and easier then it seems first. 2.) Unfortunately both the Tagalog language books and the dictionaries are usually of poor quality. This book though still helps you to get a grip on the firm basics of the language. What the 1 star reviewer was talking about is Taglish, which I find very annoying and has nothing to do with Tagalog itself. On the TFC tv channel they do teach proper Tagalog like paalam instead of the colloquial Taglish see you/goodbye. By the way I couldn't find a set rule when/how to mix Tagalog with English. My advice is to learn proper Tagalog, so that you can read proper books and classics and then watch TFC tv and movies or other videos to learn Taglish. As I said there are no set rules but you will hear the most common expressions like groseri/wait lang/goodbye/mall/miss etc. PS: So what to buy to learn Tagalog? 1.) The best dictionary is the Leo James English/National Bookstore dictionaries (about 1400 pages each English-Tagalog/Tagalog-English, but it's only for very serious students), although it has a somewhat poor binding. In my opinion this Galvez Rubino dictionary is good enough. 2.) For text book I simply could not find a proper one. The best are still the Tuttle books (Joi Barrios has 2 books and the Elementary Tagalog: Tara, Mag-Tagalog Tayo! Come On, Let's Speak Tagalog!), although none of these show stress/pronunciation so you have to listen to the CD and if not clear look the word up in the dictionary for guidance. 3.) For grammar book the best is Essential Tagalog Grammar by Fiona de Vos. If you find it expensive you can get the cheaper Basic Tagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs. Annoying to put Non-Tagalog instead non-Tagalog speakers. PS: Joi Barrios published a concise Tagalog dictionary which has many up-to-date words like groseri (in itself it is a very sloppy dictionary as basic words are missing!!! also Barrios is not consequent dayalogo vs diyalogo etc.). I bought it and use as a primary source it along the Rubio dictionary which has many more words (interchecking the 2 dictionaries). Rubino itself is also a bit out of date and has some flaws too (abaserya vs groseri outdated, though useful while doktor-laway is not medicine man, natives were laughing saying it is saliva doktor). ## Frequently Bought Together - Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary (Hippocrene Standard Dictionaries) - Pocket Tagalog Dictionary: Tagalog-English English-Tagalog (Periplus Pocket Dictionaries) - Easy Tagalog Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases For Everyday Use And Travel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/53019110-tagalog-english-english-tagalog-standard-dictionary](https://www.desertcart.us/products/53019110-tagalog-english-english-tagalog-standard-dictionary) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*