Tagalog is one of the national languages of the Philippines and is widely spoken in Manila and its nearby cities. It is a very versatile language that can be used for both formal and informal occasions.Today, we will be learning some new Tagalog Phrases and words to make our stay in the Philippines more fun.
If you are learning Tagalog, it is helpful to start with the most essential vocabulary. This will give you a good foundation to build on as you continue learning the language.
Here are 100 essential Tagalog vocabulary words and phrases for beginners:
- Greetings:
- Kamusta (kah-moo-sta) – Hello
- How are you?: Kumusta ka? (koo-moo-sta ka?)
- I’m fine: Mabuti naman (ma-bu-ti ma-na-man)
- You’re welcome: Walang anuman (wa-lang a-no-man)
- Paalam (pa-a-lam) – Goodbye
- Goodbye: Paalam (pa-a-lam)
- Thank you: Salamat po (sa-la-mat po)
- Magandang umaga (ma-gan-dang u-ma-ga) – Good morning
- Magandang hapon (ma-gan-dang ha-pon) – Good afternoon
- Magandang gabi (ma-gan-dang ga-bi) – Good evening
- My name is...: Ako si… (ah-ko si…)
- Numbers:
- One (isa)
- Two (dalawa)
- Three (tatlo)
- Four (apat)
- Five (lima)
- Six (anim)
- Seven (pito)
- Eight (walo)
- Nine (siyam)
- Ten (sampu)
- Food:
- Rice (kanin)
- Noodles (pancit)
- Chicken (manok)
- Pork (baboy)
- Fish (isda)
- Vegetables (gulay)
- Fruit (prutas)
- Water (tubig)
- Coffee (kape)
- Tea (tsaa)
- Directions:
- Left (kaliwa)
- Right (kanan)
- Straight ahead (deretso)
- Turn (liko)
- Here (dito)
- There (doon)
- Near (malapit)
- Far (layo)
- Behind (likod)
- In front (harap)
- Other useful phrases:
- Please (paki)
- Thank you (salamat)
- You’re welcome (walang anuman)
- Excuse me (pasensiya na)
- Mahal (Expensive)
- Mura (Cheap)
- Saan ka pupunta? (Where are you going?)
- Puwede ba kitang tulungan? (Can I help you?)
- Hindi ko alam (I don’t know)
- I don’t understand (hindi ko maintindihan)
- Do you speak English?: Marunong ka bang mag-English? (ma-ru-nong ka bang mag-in-glis?)
- I don’t speak Tagalog: Hindi ako marunong mag-Tagalog (hin-dee a-ko ma-ru-nong mag-ta-ga-log)
- Where is the bathroom?: Nasaan ang banyo? (na-saan ang ba-nyo?)
- How much does it cost?: Magkano? (mag-ka-no?)
- Can you help me?: Pwede mo ba akong tulungan? (pa-e-de mo ba a-kong tu-lu-ngan?)
- I’m lost: Naliligaw ako (na-li-li-gaw a-ko)
- I would like…: Gusto ko sana… (gus-to ko sana…)
- Excuse me: Pasensiya na (pa-sen-sya na)
- Yes: Oo (oo)
- No: Hindi (hin-dee)
- I’m sorry: Sorry po
- Excuse me: Pasensiya (pa-sen-sya)
- Excuse me, can you help me?: Paumanhin po, pueede mo ba akong tulungan? (pau-man-hin po, puee-de mo ba a-kong tu-lu-ngan?)
- I’m hungry: Gutom na ako (goo-tom na a-ko)
- I’m thirsty: Nauuhaw na ako (na-uu-haw na a-ko)
- I’m tired: Pagod ako (pa-god a-ko)
- I’m hot: Mainit (ma-i-nit)
- I’m cold: Malamig (ma-la-mig)
- This is delicious: Masarap ito (ma-sa-rap i-to)
- I like it: Gusto ko ito (gus-to ko i-to)
- I don’t like it: Hindi ko ito gusto (hin-dee ko i-to gus-to )
- I want to go home: Gusto ko na umuwi (gus-to ko na u-mu-wi)
- I’m having a good time: Masaya ako (ma-sa-ya a-ko)
- I’m not having a good time: Hindi ako masaya (hin-dee a-ko ma-sa-ya)
- I love you: Mahal kita (ma-hal ki-ta)
These are just a few of the most essential Tagalog vocabulary words and phrases for beginners. There are many other words and phrases that you can learn, but these will give you a good start.
Conclusion:
Learning the essential Tagalog vocabulary will help you communicate with locals and make your trip to the Philippines more enjoyable. With a little effort, you’ll be speaking Tagalog like a native in no time!
I hope this article has been helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
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