Here's why:
* The concept of "longest word" is subjective. It depends on how you define "word". Do you count hyphenated words? Do you count compound words? Do you consider technical terms or specialized vocabulary?
* Tagalog dictionaries are not always consistent. Different dictionaries may have different entries and may choose to break down words in different ways.
However, we can discuss some contenders for the title of "longest Tagalog word":
* "Pangungusap" (sentence) - This is a relatively long word, and is commonly used in Tagalog.
* "Kakaiba" (different) - Another common word, but it does have a significant number of syllables.
* "Pang-uri" (adjective) - A more technical term, but still relatively long.
It's also possible that some technical or highly specialized words exist in Tagalog that are even longer, but these might not be commonly found in dictionaries.
Let me know if you're interested in learning about the various ways Tagalog words are formed, or if you have any other questions about the language!