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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFilippine
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /fi.lipˈpi.ne/
"Le Filippine sono famose per le loro spiagge tropicali."
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An archipelago nation in Southeast Asia consisting of more than 7,000 islands.
"She traveled to the Philippines to explore its stunning beaches and rich marine biodiversity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Spanish 'Las Islas Filipinas', named in honor of King Philip II of Spain by the explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in 1543. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic elements 'philein' (to love) and 'hippos' (horse), combined in the ancient Greek name Philippos.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Philippines" is said worldwide
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Philippines
Transliteration: /fi.li.pin/
"Les Philippines sont un archipel magnifique en Asie du Sud-Est."
Philippinen
Transliteration: /fi.liˈpiː.nən/
"Die Philippinen bestehen aus Tausenden von Inseln."
Filippine
Transliteration: /fi.lipˈpi.ne/
"Le Filippine sono famose per le loro spiagge tropicali."
Filipinas
Transliteration: /fi.liˈpi.nas/
"Filipinas es un país insular ubicado en el Sudeste Asiático."
Filipinas
Transliteration: /fi.liˈpi.nɐs/
"As Filipinas têm uma cultura vibrante e diversificada."
फ़िलीपींस
Transliteration: filipiīns
"फ़िलीपींस दक्षिण-पूर्व एशिया का एक द्वीप देश है।"
菲律宾
Transliteration: Fēilǜbīn
"菲律宾是一个热带岛国。"
필리핀
Transliteration: Phillipin
"필리핀은 아름다운 자연으로 유명합니다."
フィリピン
Transliteration: Firipin
"フィリピンには多くの美しいビーチがあります。"
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