Say "Happy Thanksgiving" in Tagalog!


For the celebration of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, learn a few Tagalog words and phrases to impress your Filipino and Filipino-American friends.


Maligayang Araw ng Pasasalamat!
Happy Thanksgiving!

Maligayang Araw ng Pabo!
Happy Turkey Day!

Gusto mo bang kumain ng pabo?
Do you want to eat turkey?

kalabasa
squash (=pumpkin)

kamote
sweet potato (=yams)

Puro kainan.
It's all eating.

kasama ng pamilya
with the family

salu-salo
eating together

Uuwi ako.
I'm going home.

Maligayang Araw ng Pasasalamat!
Happy Thanksgiving!