anglì

Anglì is a term used in several Philippine languages to denote the English language. It represents a local rendition of the English word and appears in historical dictionaries and some regional vocabularies. In mainstream Filipino references, the language is typically called Ingles, while anglì may be found as an older form or in specific dialects and texts.

Origins and usage are tied to centuries of contact with English-speaking cultures. The word anglì is usually written with the Latin alphabet, and diacritics may be used in some orthographies to indicate stress, though pronunciation generally follows the standard English phonology in borrowed contexts.

In the Philippines, English is one of the official languages and is widely used in education, government, media, and commerce. It functions as a second language for many learners and as a lingua franca among speakers of different Philippine languages. Philippine English, a recognized variety, shows local influences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and usage while retaining core features of broader English.

Lexical influence from English is extensive in Filipino languages. A large number of English loanwords have entered everyday vocabulary, especially in areas such as technology, science, business, and culture. Code-switching between Filipino, English, and regional languages is common in speech and media, reflecting the bilingual or multilingual character of contemporary Philippine society.

See also: English language, Filipino language, Philippine English.