The Tagalog word for ‘name’ is pangalan.
Ano ang pangalan mo?
What’s your name?
TAGALOG CONVERSATIONS
Examples of basic Tagalog conversations:
Anong pangalan mo?
What’s your name?
Ako si Lita.
I’m Lita.
Taga-saan ka?
Where are you from?
Taga-Batangas ako.
I’m from Batangas.
Dates: Month and Day
Ano ang petsa ngayon?
What’s the date today?
What’s the date today?
Ika-lima ng Agosto ngayon.
It’s August fifth today.
Ano ang araw ngayon?
What day is it today?
What day is it today?
Miyerkules ngayon.
It’s Wednesday now.
Kailan ka ipinanganak?
When were you born?
When were you born?
Ipinanganak ako noong ikatlo ng Hunyo, taong 1979.
I was born on the third of June, year 1979.
Speak Tagalog in Relationships
Na-miss kita.
I missed you.
Sinungaling!
Liar!
Galit ka ba?
Are you angry?
Nagseselos ka ba?
Are you jealous?
Na-miss mo ba ako?
Did you miss me?
Ang romantiko mo naman!
My, you’re romantic.
Talking about Halloween
Gabi ng Pangangaluluwa
coined translation for “Halloween”
May Halloween ba sa Pilipinas?
Is there Halloween in the Philippines?
Is there Halloween in the Philippines?
Plants & Flowers
The Tagalog word for ‘plant’ is halaman and for ‘flower’ is bulaklak.
Speaking to Older People
Remember to use po and the third-person plural form when talking to someone much older than you.
Compare the following sentences:
Ewan ko.
I don’t know. (casual)
Ewan ko po.
I don’t know. (respectful)
Salamat sa tulong mo.
Thank you for your help. (casual)
Salamat po sa tulong ninyo.
Thanks to your help. (respectful)
Take note of the following exception:
Oo.
Yes. (casual)
Opo.
Yes. (respectful)
Sometimes, ho is substituted for po.
Opo. = Oho.
Salamat po. = Salamat ho.
Where Are You From?
Taga-saan siya?
Where is he/she from?
Taga-saan sila?
Where are they from?
Taga-saan ka?
Where are you from?
(to young people)
Taga-saan po kayo?
Where are you from?
(to old people)
Describing the Weather
The Tagalog word for ‘weather’ is panahon.
Mahangin.
It’s windy.
It’s windy.
Mainit.
It’s hot.
Malamig.
It’s cold.
Maaraw.
It’s sunny.
Maulap.
It’s cloudy.
Makulimlim.
It’s overcast.