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Learn Bicol the way people really say it.

Translate Filipino to Bicol, hear every word, and practice a little each day with Taramon, your Mayon-inspired language guide.

Taramon the smiling Mayon mascot holding a phone with a translation symbol and an orange language book.

Made for real everyday Bicol

Less textbook Bicol.More real conversations.

You already know what you want to say in Filipino. You shouldn’t have to dig through grammar books or guess which town’s word is the right one.

Taramon turns that into Bicol you can hear, practice, and use today, with local variations shown clearly so you always know which one you are looking at.

A little Bicol, right here

Pick a phrase. See the Bicol.

Filipino

Magandang umaga

Bicol

Marhay na aga

A warm morning greeting you will hear everywhere.

A preview using sample phrases. Local usage can vary; explore the variants as you learn.

01Translate, listen, practice

Three simple steps from Filipino to fluent-ish Bicol.

Look up any word or phrase, hear it spoken, then lock it in with a quick quiz. No heavy grammar lessons, just the Bicol you can use today.

  • Filipino to Bicol translator
  • Pronunciation you can listen to
  • Practice quizzes that feel like play
Taramon jumping between three cards labeled Translate Filipino to Bicol, Listen, and Practice.

02Local variations

Bicol changes from town to town. Taramon shows you how.

Words shift across places. Dialect notes tell you which variation you are seeing, so you sound right wherever you are in Bicol.

Central Bikol

Often associated with Naga and standard Bikol. The most widely used reference point for everyday Bicol, and a great place to begin.

Partido Bikol

Spoken in the Partido area of Camarines Sur. Taramon shows you where its words differ from the rest.

Rinconada Bikol

A major Bikol language with its own words, rhythm, and local variants. Taramon flags the differences for you.

AlbayComing soon

Local flavor from Albay is on the way. Taramon will show it clearly so you know which variation you are reading.

Illustrated map of Bicol with location pins and a Local Words book, with the mascot holding a compass.

03Daily habit

A little Bicol every day adds up fast.

Grab the Daily Word, keep your streak alive, and build a notebook of the words you love. Spot something off? Suggest a fix and help the community.

  • Daily Streak to keep you coming back
  • Saved Words for your own phrasebook
  • Suggest Fix so locals can help improve entries
Taramon with a Daily Streak calendar, a Saved Words notebook, and a Suggest Fix card with Local Help.

Everything in one pocket

Built for real conversations, not textbooks.

Filipino to Bicol translator

Type a word or phrase in Filipino and get the Bicol right away.

Daily Word

One fresh Bicol word each day, with meaning and an example.

Listen

Hear how a word sounds so you can say it with confidence.

Practice quiz

Quick rounds that make new words stick.

Saved Words

Keep your favorites in one cozy notebook.

Local variations

See how words change across Central Bikol, Partido Bikol, and Rinconada Bikol.

Suggest a fix

Know better? Help the community make Taramon more accurate.

How it works

From curious to confident in four steps.

  1. 1

    Type or pick a phrase

    Start with any Filipino word or phrase you want to say in Bicol.

  2. 2

    See and hear it

    Get the Bicol translation with pronunciation and a short note.

  3. 3

    Check local variations

    Spot how it changes between Central Bikol, Partido Bikol, and Rinconada Bikol.

  4. 4

    Save, practice, repeat

    Keep words you love, quiz yourself, and build a daily streak.

Taramon the Mayon mascot waving hello, wearing a red Bicol-style scarf.

Meet your guide

Hi, I am Taramon!

Inspired by Mayon Volcano and wrapped in a Bicol-style scarf, Taramon walks beside you through every word, every dialect, and every little win. Language learning should feel warm, local, and fun.

Made with love for Filipinos who want to speak real, everyday Bicol.

Show your support for Taramon

Help build Taramon

Speak Bicol? Help us improve translations and local variants.

Know a word, a phrase, or how your town says it? Send it in. Every contribution is reviewed by our team and trusted helpers before it goes public, and you can be credited on our credits wall once it is approved.

FAQ

Good questions, friendly answers.

Which Bicol does Taramon teach?

Taramon focuses on real everyday Bicol and shows local variations such as Central Bikol, Partido Bikol, and Rinconada Bikol, with Albay coming soon, so you always know which one you are looking at.

Do I need to know Filipino?

It helps. Taramon translates from Filipino to Bicol, so Filipino is your starting point. The mascot guide keeps everything friendly and simple.

Can I hear how words are pronounced?

Yes. Listen mode lets you hear words so you can practice saying them out loud.

What if a translation looks wrong?

Use Suggest Fix. Community help is part of how Taramon improves, because Bicol changes from town to town.

Is Taramon available yet?

Taramon is being built right now. Join the early access list and we will let you know as soon as it is ready.

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Ready to say it in Bicol?

Be among the first to experience Taramon. Join the early access list and we’ll let you know the moment it’s ready. Mabalos for being here early.

Taramon waving a flag beside a phone showing the Taramon app and a Start Learning button.