Our translation service provides instant Tagalog to Bikol translation powered by advanced machine translation technology. This tool bridges two important Philippine languages: Tagalog, the basis of Filipino and spoken by over 28 million native speakers across the Philippines, and Bikol, spoken by approximately 3.5 million people [1] primarily in the Bicol Region of southeastern Luzon.
Both Tagalog and Bikol belong to the Central Philippine language family within the Austronesian language group, sharing common linguistic roots. However, centuries of separate development have resulted in distinct vocabularies, pronunciation patterns, and grammatical structures. Both languages are recognized among the eight major languages of the Philippines [2], reflecting their importance in Philippine linguistic and cultural landscape.
The geographical proximity of Tagalog-speaking areas and the Bicol Region has resulted in significant cultural and linguistic interaction. Many Bicolanos are bilingual, speaking both Bikol in their home communities and Tagalog for wider communication, education, and business. Despite these connections, the languages remain distinct and require translation for full mutual understanding.
This translation tool serves multiple purposes: helping Tagalog speakers communicate with Bicolano communities, assisting in the translation of government documents and educational materials into Bikol, supporting language learners, and promoting the preservation of the Bikol language. As Filipino (based on Tagalog) is the national language, this tool helps make information accessible to Bikol speakers in their native language.
Whether you're translating documents for work, learning Bikol, communicating with Bicolano communities, or conducting research on Philippine languages, our free tool makes the process simple and efficient. Simply type or speak your Tagalog text and receive immediate Bikol translations.