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How to Use the Dictionary in Pinya

Browse and search Tagalog words in Pinya's dictionary. Filter by category, listen to pronunciations, and save words to your wordbook.

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What is the Dictionary?

Pinya's dictionary lets you browse and search all Tagalog words available in the app. Access it from the "Dictionary" tab at the bottom of the screen.

Finding Words

Search by Keyword

Type a Tagalog or English word in the search bar at the top to find matching entries.

Filter by Category

Words are organized into categories like "Food," "Greetings," "Numbers," and more. Browse by category to explore words in a specific topic.

Word Detail Page

Tap any word to see its full details:

Item Description
Word Tagalog spelling
Audio Native speaker pronunciation
Image Visual representation
English meaning Translation in English
Japanese meaning Translation in Japanese
Example sentences Real-life usage examples

Tap the audio button to hear the native pronunciation. Tagalog is largely phonetic, so hearing it once makes it easy to reproduce.

Save to Wordbook

When you find a word you want to study, tap the "Add to Wordbook" button. Saved words can be reviewed and quizzed later in the Wordbook.

Next Step

Once you've saved some words, learn how to review them in the Wordbook.