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.
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.