New words from around the world have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for the first time as its creators say their usage has become so commonplace in the language. These are several ...

The latest OED update shows how quickly language changes as new cultures, online trends and everyday expressions enter global ...

Isn’t it ironic that we celebrate National Language Week every August of the year, not knowing that a number of pundits on the Internet say that Filipino is a dying language? Could it be true? Further ...

Eleven Filipino words have been officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its March 2025 update. This recognition highlights the growing influence of Filipino culture and language ...

For netizens, more Filipino words in the Oxford English Dictionary mean more fun. According to the dictionary’s latest update, “evidence for these usages is not just found in the Philippines but also ...

MANILA, Philippines — We used to celebrate Linggo ng Wika. Today, it is celebrated as Buwan ng Wika, or National Language Month, every August. When we talk about language, it does not mean only ...

AS a writer, words are my stock-in-trade. I have written in English as well as in the vernacular. But ever since I encountered words like dalumat, matarling, kariktan, matimyas and all those ...

In time for the election season in the Philippines, the word ‘trapo’ is also listed in the OED BAGUIO, Philippines – As the election season starts in the country, what better way to welcome it than ...