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My name is ... in Tagalog
Tagalog has two natural word orders. People often say the name first and the label after, or use the short "Ako si" form.
Ang pangalan ko ay ___
Tagalog
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | Romanisation | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Ang pangalan ko ay ___ | Standard and slightly formal. | |
| ___ ang pangalan ko | Natural everyday word order, with the name first. |
A short introduction
- A: Kumusta
- A: Ano ang pangalan mo?
- B: Ang pangalan ko ay ___
Pronunciation and tips
- Use "si" before a person's name and "ang" before a thing, so it is "Ako si Ana" but "Ang pangalan ko".
- Adding "po" to a sentence makes it respectful when speaking to elders.
- Stress usually falls on the next-to-last syllable, so pa-NGA-lan.
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Questions
Do I translate my name into Tagalog?
No. Say your name the way you normally do and fit it into the sentence: Ang pangalan ko ay [your name]. Names are not translated.
Is there a formal way to say it in Tagalog?
Standard and slightly formal. Natural everyday word order, with the name first.