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Tagalog (Filipino) phrasebook: 14 phrases and numbers
Tagalog is an Austronesian language and the basis of Filipino, the national language of the Philippines. Many Filipinos mix it with English in daily speech.
- In its own name: Filipino
- Writing system: Latin
- Family: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian
- Official language in: Philippines
Essential Tagalog phrases
| English | Tagalog | Romanisation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Kumusta | |
| Goodbye | Paalam | |
| Good morning | Magandang umaga | |
| Good night | Magandang gabi | |
| Thank you | Salamat | |
| You're welcome | Walang anuman | |
| Please | Pakiusap | |
| Sorry | Pasensya na | |
| Yes | Oo | |
| No | Hindi | |
| My name is ___ | Ang pangalan ko ay ___ | |
| What is your name? | Ano ang pangalan mo? | |
| How are you? | Kumusta ka? | |
| I love you | Mahal kita |
Phrases are cross-checked against independent sources but still await a native-speaker review.
Numbers 1 to 10 in Tagalog
| # | Word | Romanisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | isa | |
| 2 | dalawa | |
| 3 | tatlo | |
| 4 | apat | |
| 5 | lima | |
| 6 | anim | |
| 7 | pito | |
| 8 | walo | |
| 9 | siyam | |
| 10 | sampu |
Pronunciation
Tagalog is written as it sounds, with five vowels. Stress can change meaning, and the glottal stop at the end of some words is usually not written.
Good to know
Adding po or opo makes a sentence respectful, especially with older people. Tagalog is often mixed with English in casual conversation.
Introducing yourself? See My name is ... in Tagalog for formal and casual versions.
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Play with Tagalog
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Questions
How do you say hello in Tagalog?
Kumusta.
What writing system does Tagalog use?
Tagalog is written in Latin.