Tagalog Phrases: Basic Things To Say To Filipinos!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

TagalogLang — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:24:02 +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 — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:34:08 +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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Filipino Phrases & Sentences for Thanksgiving!

TagalogLang — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:28:27 +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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‘Take Care’ in Tagalog

TagalogLang — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000

The Tagalog word for ‘to take care’ is ingat Ingat ka. Take care. Ikaw rin. You too. Mag-ingat ka. Take care. Ingat ka lagi. Always take care. (Stay safe.) Ingat ka, ha? Take care, okay? Ingatan mo ito. Take care of this. Sabihin mo sa kanya mag-ingat siya. Tell him/her to take care. … Continue reading "‘Take Care’ in Tagalog"

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Top 10 Basic Tagalog Phrases to Know

TagalogLang — Sun, 31 May 2026 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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How to Swear in Tagalog

TagalogLang — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 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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Talking About Winter

TagalogLang — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:11:44 +0000

In tropical countries like the Philippines, the closest thing to winter would be the relatively cool month of December. taglamig “low-temperature season” = winter Malamig ang panahon. The weather is cold. Ang ginaw-ginaw!! It is sooooo chilly!! Maagang dumilim. It gets dark early. Maaga pa, madilim na. Still early, dark already. Ang ganda ng isno. … Continue reading "Talking About Winter"

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Express Sympathy & Condolences

TagalogLang — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:45:00 +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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Mukha kang = You look like

TagalogLang — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:28:00 +0000

mukha face Mukha kang… You look like… Mukha kang anghel. You look like an angel. Mukha kang demonyo. You look like a devil. Mukha kang baliw. You look demented. Mukha kang luka-luka. You look like a crazy woman. Mukha kang mataba sa litrato. You look fat in the picture. Mukha kang pato. You look like … Continue reading "Mukha kang = You look like"

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The Most Basic Tagalog Vocabulary

TagalogLang — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:33:35 +0000

Useful Tagalog Expressions ~

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INSULTS

TagalogLang — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:02:00 +0000

Just for fun among close friends… Baboy! Pig! Tabatsoy! Fatso! Ang pangit mo! You’re so ugly! Ang baho mo! You stink! Baboy ka. You’re a pig. Ang tamad mo! You’re so lazy! Ang payat mo. You’re so skinny. Ang taba mo. You’re so fat. Pangit ka! You’re ugly! Ang pangit ng nobya mo. Your girlfriend’s … Continue reading "INSULTS"

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When Giving a Gift 🎁

TagalogLang — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 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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‘What Time is It?’ in Tagalog

TagalogLang — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 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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Translate into Two-Word Tagalog Phrases

TagalogLang — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:31:00 +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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‘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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