Thanksgiving » Tagalog Words & Phrases

PABO

This word is from the Spanish pavo (meaning: turkey).

pábo
turkey

mga pábo
turkeys

Ito ay isang malaking ibong Amerikano.
This is a large American bird.

Thanksgiving in Tagalog ~

root word: salamat (meaning: thanks)

Ika-labing-isang buwan ng taon.
Eleventh month of the year.

Nob·yém·bre
November

In the United States, Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November. This year (2025), it’s on the 27th.

The Filipino word pabo is from the Spanish pavo, meaning turkey.

Maligayang Araw ng Pasasalamat

Every year, people of the United States celebrate Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November. This year (2024), it’s on the 28th.

Is there a way to say “Happy Thanksgiving” in Tagalog?

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 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!

The Filipino word Nobyembre comes from the Spanish word noviembre.

Nobyembre
November