Basic Tagalog Phrases for Beginners

The links connect to the pronunciation guide for each Tagalog phrase.

TRANSLATION OF BASIC ENGLISH GREETINGS INTO TAGALOG
These are the equivalent phrases to the English phrases. The word maganda means "beautiful" — Filipinos actually greet each other with "Beautiful Morning!" and "Beautiful Afternoon!"

Magandang umaga.
Good morning.

Magandang hapon.
Good afternoon.

Magandang gabi.
Good evening.

HOW FILIPINOS GREET EACH OTHER

This is the standard Filipino greeting in Tagalog.

Magandang araw!
Beautiful Day!


HOW TO SAY "HOW ARE YOU?" AND ANSWER IN TAGALOG

Kamusta?
How are you?

Mabuti.
Fine.


"GOODBYE" AND "THANK YOU" AND "WELCOME" IN TAGALOG

Paalam.
Goodbye.

Salamat.
Thank you.

Walang anuman.
Don't mention it.


MORE BASIC TAGALOG WORDS AND PHRASES

Oo. Hindi.
Yes. No.

Magkano ito?
How much is this?

Anong pangalan mo?
What's your name?

Ang pangalan ko ay...
My name is...

Ilang taon ka na?
How old are you?

Sandali.
One moment.

Ewan ko.
I don't know.

Paumanhin.
Sorry.

Ingat ka.
Take care.

Maligayang Kaarawan!
Happy Birthday!

maganda
beautiful

You should be able to ace this very easy Tagalog quiz!

BASIC TAGALOG from Tagalog Lang