Top 10 Basic Tagalog Phrases to Know
Make an effort to learn at least a few basic phrases in Tagalog!
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.
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.
The Tagalog word gusto can mean 'want' or ' like.'
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.