Common
Tagalog Phrases
Tagalog Phrases
How do you say: Yes, No, I don't know in Tagalog?
Oo (Yes)
Hindi (No)
Ewan (Idk)
What is the Tagalog word for "to eat"?
Kumain
What other cultures have influenced the Tagalog language? (At least 3)
Spanish, Chinese, English
What is "friend" in Tagalog?
Kaibigan
Who is the most famous Filipino boxer?
Manny Pacquiao
How do you say, "I love you" in Tagalog?
Mahal kita
What is the Tagalog verb for "to cook"?
Magluto
What is the name of the ancient Philippine script/writing system?
Baybayin
What is "life" in Tagalog?
Buhay
Who is the Filipino-American singer who sang "Just the way you are" and "Uptown funk"?
Bruno Mars
How do you introduce yourself in Tagalog?
- Ako si Pat.
- Ang pangalan ko ay Pat.
- Pat ang pangalan ko.
How many different types of verbs are there in Tagalog?
There are 5 different types of verbs in Tagalog: Mag, Ma, Um, In, I
Taga-ilog = "from the river"
What is brother/sister in Tagalog?
Kapatid na lalaki/babae
(Kuya/Ate if older)
Who is the Filipino-American actress who starred in High School Musical?
Vanessa Hudgens / Olivia Rodrigo
How do you say, "Thank You" and "You're welcome" in Tagalog?
Salamat (Thank you)
Walang anuman (You're welcome)
What is the Tagalog verb for "to clean"?
Maglinis
Where is Tagalog mostly spoken in the Philippines?
Central Luzon area
What is "rice" in Tagalog?
Kanin (cooked)
Bigas (uncooked)
Palay (rice grain)
Sinangag (fried rice)
Who is the Filipino theatre actress who voiced the Disney princesses: Mulan and Jasmine?
Lea Salonga
What are some responses to the question, "Kamusta ka?"
Mabuti (Good)
Hindi mabuti (Not good)
Ayos (Ok)
"_(adj)_ ako."
How do you say these phrases in Tagalog?
-I am eating some cake.
-I am eating the cake.
Kumakain ako ng cake. (some)
Kinakain ko ang cake. (the)
What is the difference between Tagalog, Pilipino and Filipino?
Tagalog = language of native Filipinos in the Luzon area
Pilipino = name given to Tagalog in 1950s to give it a national identity
Filipino = official language of the Philippines in 1980s, incorporates words from other cultures
What is rainbow in Tagalog?
Bahaghari
Who is the Filipino-American singer and guitarist who performed at the Superbowl with Usher?
H.E.R. (Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson)