Magandang… Magandang araw… Magandang umaga… Magandang hapon… Magandang gabi.
Know these Tagalog phrases by heart!
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Magandang… Magandang araw… Magandang umaga… Magandang hapon… Magandang gabi.
Know these Tagalog phrases by heart!
The Tagalog word for ‘birthday’ is kaarawan.
The traditional way of greeting a Filipino a happy birthday is to say:
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…
Maligayang Kaarawan!
Happy Birthday!
Maligayang Bati sa Iyong Kaarawan!
Happy Wishes on Your Birthday!
Tagalog numbers can be a mouthful, even for Filipinos. Compare the following two for the word twenty-two (22):
There are many situations where Filipinos prefer to use Spanish-derived numbers. The most common are when saying one’s age and telling time. Continue reading “Spanish Numbers in Tagalog”
Make an effort to learn at least a few basic phrases in Tagalog!
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 be driving.
Sabik akong makita ang pamilya.
I’m eager to see the family.
Kakain ako ng marami.
I will eat a lot.
Magpapakabusog ako.
I will stuff myself.
Kumain tayo ng “pumpkin pie.”
Let’s eat pumpkin pie!
Continue reading “Filipino Phrases & Sentences for Thanksgiving!”
kahapon: yesterday
Useful Tagalog Expressions ~
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?)