The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially added the Tagalog word "gigil," which describes the intense urge to pinch or squeeze something overwhelmingly cute. This unique emotional response, ...

The English language grows a little more every year. It becomes richer, warmer, and more diverse as people across the world ...

Gigil is a Tagalog word that was recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary, one of the most comprehensive dictionaries in the English-speaking world. PHOTO/S: Canva Isa na namang Filipino word ...

The latest OED update shows how quickly language changes as new cultures, online trends and everyday expressions enter global usage. The 2025 additions remind us that English continues to grow by ...

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 ...

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 ...

The challenge with translation is that it's not just about the words, it's also about the cultural context. The tricky bit about translating is that it isn't just about the words, it's about the ...