USEFUL EXPRESSION
How you can answer the question "Saan ka pupunta?" without being specific.
Diyan lang.
The question word to ask someone's place of origin
Taga-saan
The Filipino for opposites HOT and COLD
MAINIT AT MALAMIG
The plural markers of SI, ANG, NG
SINA, ANG MGA, NG MGA
The 4 basic greetings based on the time of day
Magandang umaga/ tanghali/ hapon/ gabi
What you can say if you want to request someone to wait.
Sandali lang po.
How to say: I would like some coffee.
Gusto ko ng kape.
How to say: My office is just nearby.
Malapit lang ang opisina ko.
The two types of WE
TAYO, KAMI
How you can say take care to someone
Ingat!
How to excuse yourself out of a situation without being rude
Mauna na ako.
Name at least 3 basic community places
ospital, bangko, opisina, palengke, bahay, mall, hotel, munisipyo/city hall, barangay
How to say: I like sweet mango more than banana.
Mas gusto ko ang matamis na mangga kesa sa saging.
The 4 kinds of subject pronoun YOU
IKAW, KA, KAYO, PO KAYO
How to say: Where are you going?
Saan ka pupunta?
The most useful single word expression in Filipino
SIGE
How to ask: Do you like fruits and vegetables?
Gusto mo ba ang mga prutas at gulay?
How to say: The tallest mountain in the world is Everest.
Pinakamataas na bundok sa buong mundo ang Everest.
The equivalent of I, MY, MINE.
AKO, KO, AKIN
How you can say: I'm going to the market.
Pupunta ako sa palengke.
How to express your encouragement or support to someone
Kaya mo iyan!
The Filipino words for SPOUSE and CHILD
ASAWA at ANAK
How to say: The dog is smart.
Matalino ang aso.
What is the pronoun in this sentence: His wife is very kind.
[Sobrang mabait ang asawa] NIYA.
What you can reply to "Kumusta ka?" aside from "Mabuti"
Ok lang / Ayos naman / Maganda pa rin / Guwapo pa rin / Busy ako / Pagod ako / etc.