1. Magandang araw! = Beautiful day!
This is how Filipinos would say hello. It's the equivalent of "Good morning!" though you can use it in the early afternoon too.


2. Mahal kita. = I love you.

This is the most common way of saying 'I Love You.' This phrase can be used with anyone, from your wife to

your grandfather.


3. Sarap nito. = This is delicious. / This feels good.

The Tagalog word for 'delicious' is also used for something that feels good.

4. Maligayang Bati. = Happy Wishes.

This is how Filipinos would say Happy Birthday.

5. Ayaw ko. = I don't want. / I don't like. / I don't want to.

This Tagalog phrases is often shortened to one word: Ayoko.

6. Gusto ko 'to. = I like this. / I want this.

The Tagalog word gusto can mean 'want' or ' like.'

 

7. Sandali lang. = Just a moment. (Wait. Hold on a sec.)

 

8. Ingat ka. = Take care.

9. Aalis na ako.
I'm leaving now. (A phrase Filipinos use when they'd like to say goodbye.)

10. Pasensya ka na. = Sorry, bear with me.
Use this phrase when you've done something that inconveniences a Filipino.