Tagalog Phrases: Basic Things To Say To Filipinos!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

TagalogLang — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:20:10 +0000

The Tagalog word for ‘birthday’ is kaarawan. The traditional way of greeting a Filipino a happy birthday is to say: Maligayang Bati This means “Happy Wishes” or “Joyful Greetings” but it’s understood to be referring to one’s birthday. With the influence of English, most Filipinos translate the phrase “Happy Birthday” literally and these days say… … Continue reading "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

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Spanish Numbers in Tagalog

TagalogLang — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:36:16 +0000

Tagalog numbers can be a mouthful, even for Filipinos. Compare the following two for the word twenty-two (22): dalawampu’t dalawa (7 syllables) bente-dos (3 syllables) There are many situations where Filipinos prefer to use Spanish-derived numbers. The most common are when saying one’s age and telling time. Dose anyos. 12 years old. Trese anyos. 13 … Continue reading "Spanish Numbers in Tagalog"

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Top 10 Basic Tagalog Phrases to Know

TagalogLang — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 14:11:41 +0000

Make an effort to learn at least a few basic phrases in Tagalog! Magandang araw! = Beautiful day! This is how Filipinos would say hello. It’s the equivalent of “Good morning!” though you can use it in the early afternoon too. Mahal kita. = I love you. This is the most common way of saying … Continue reading "Top 10 Basic Tagalog Phrases to Know"

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Express Sympathy & Condolences

TagalogLang — Sat, 10 May 2025 07:45:00 +0000

The Tagalog word for ‘to express condolence’ is pakikiramay. Kawawa ka naman… Poor you… This is a casual way to express sympathy for someone who’s being overworked or undergoing hardship. Kawawa naman po kayo… Poor you… (use with older people) Kami ay nakikiramay sa inyong pagdadalamhati. We sympathize with your sorrow. (formal) Tanggapin po ninyo … Continue reading "Express Sympathy & Condolences"

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‘I Don’t Know’ in Tagalog

TagalogLang — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:35:00 +0000

Ewan is the more current form of aywan. Hindi ko alam. I don’t know. (literal translation) Ewan. I don’t know. (colloquial) Ewan ko. I don’t know. When speaking to older people, add po. Hindi ko po alam. I don’t know. Ewan ko po. I don’t know. Hindi ko alam kung anong gusto mo. I don’t … Continue reading "‘I Don’t Know’ in Tagalog"

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‘You’re Stupid’ in Tagalog

TagalogLang — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:09:00 +0000

Tanga! Stupid! Gunggong. Moron. Tarantado. Idiot. Gago. Stupid. (to a man) Gaga. Stupid. (to a woman) Gago ka! You’re a moron! (said to a man) Gaga ka! You’re an idiot! (said to a woman) Ang tanga mo. You’re so stupid. Ang tatanga nila. They’re so stupid. Ang tatanga ninyong lahat. You’re all so stupid.

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Translate into Two-Word Tagalog Phrases

TagalogLang — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 17:31:00 +0000

Can you give simple two-word Tagalog translations for these English phrases? I’m happy. answerMasaya ako. I’m sad. answerMalungkot ako. I’m angry. answerGalit ako. I’m hungry. answerGutom ako. I’m thirsty. answerUhaw ako. I’m sleepy. answerAntok ako. I’m tired. answerPagod ako. I don’t know. answerEwan ko. You wait. answerHintay ka. Let’s go out. answerLabas tayo. I’m jealous. … Continue reading "Translate into Two-Word Tagalog Phrases"

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When Giving a Gift 🎁

TagalogLang — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:01:00 +0000

How to Say ‘Gift’ in Tagalog regalo gift 🎁 mga regalo gifts pasalubong gift you bought on a trip pamasko Christmas gift aginaldo money as a Christmas gift Para sa iyo. For you. Tanggapin mo ito. Accept this. Regalo ko sa iyo. My gift to you. Anong gusto mong regalo? What gift would you like? … Continue reading "When Giving a Gift 🎁"

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Filipino Phrases & Sentences for Thanksgiving!

TagalogLang — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:50:46 +0000

Maligayang Araw ng Pasasalamat Happy Thanksgiving Day Kakain ka ba ng pabo? Will you be eating turkey? Aba, siyempre! Of course! Saan ka mag-te-thanksgiving? Where will you be spending Thanksgiving? Sa bahay. Kasama ng pamilya. At home. With the family. Hindi ka sasakay ng eroplano? You’re not taking a plane? Magda-drayb lang ako. I’ll just … Continue reading "Filipino Phrases & Sentences for Thanksgiving!"

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Time Expressions

TagalogLang — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:45:00 +0000

kahapon: yesterday ngayon now (today) itong araw na ito “this day” (today) bukas tomorrow mamaya later mamayang hapon later, this afternoon mamayang gabi later, tonight ngayong gabi tonight hatinggabi midnight tanghali noon kinabukasan the next day madaling-araw early morning (before daybreak) umaga morning maaga early Anong oras na ba? What time is it already? Anong … Continue reading "Time Expressions"

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The Most Basic Tagalog Vocabulary

TagalogLang — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:33:35 +0000

Useful Tagalog Expressions ~

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Meron ka bang… ? = Do you have…?

TagalogLang — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:35:00 +0000

Meron ka bang… Do you happen to have… Meron ka bang lapis? Do you have a pencil? Meron ka bang bolpen? Do you have a pen? Meron ka bang papel? Do you have paper? Meron ka bang pera? Do you have money? Meron ka bang asawa? Do you have a spouse? (=You married?) Meron akong … Continue reading "Meron ka bang… ? = Do you have…?"

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Talk about the Weather

TagalogLang — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:43:00 +0000

The Tagalog word for ‘weather’ is panahon. Maganda ang panahon. The weather’s nice. Masama ang panahon. The weather’s bad. Malakas ang hangin. The wind is strong. Matindi ang sikat ng araw. The sun’s rays are intense. Mainit ang araw. The sun is hot. The day is hot. The Tagalog word panahon can also mean ‘time’. … Continue reading "Talk about the Weather"

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‘What Time is It?’ in Tagalog

TagalogLang — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 03:53:00 +0000

Adding po makes it polite! Anong oras na po? What time is it? (speaking to older people) Ano? What? Anong… What… oras time na now / already Anong oras na? What time is it? (casual) Filipinos most commonly use Spanish-derived number words to tell time. 1:00 ala-una – one o’clock 2:00 alas-dos – two o’clock … Continue reading "‘What Time is It?’ in Tagalog"

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How to Swear in Tagalog

TagalogLang — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:16:21 +0000

The Tagalog word puta literally means ‘whore’ but is used as an expletive to express anger or frustration like ‘fuck’ in English. Anak ng puta! Son of a bitch! – sounds more extreme in Tagalog than in English Putang ina mo! Your mother’s a whore! – contraction of puta ang ina mo – the strongest … Continue reading "How to Swear in Tagalog"

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