Filipino Phrases

English Fili

Greeting

Hi! Hi!

Good morning! Magndang umaga!

Good afternoon! Magndang hapon!

Good evening! Magndang gabi!

Welcome! (to greet someone) Maligayang pagdating!

Hello my friend! Hello, kaibigan ko!

How are you? (friendly) Kumusta ka na?

How are you? (polite) Kumusta na po kay?

I'm fine, thank you! Mabuti namn ak, salamat!

And you? (friendly) At ikw?

And you? (polite) At kay po?

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Good Magnda

Not so good Hind masyadong magnda

Long time no see Matagl nang walng pagkikita

I missed you Mis na kit

What's new? Anng bago?

Nothing new Dati pa rin.

Thank you (very much)! (maraming) salamat!

You're welcome! (for "thank you") Walng anumn!

My pleasure Ikinalulugod ko.

Come in! (or: enter!) Tuly po kay!

Make yourself at home! Huwag kang mahiy!

Farewell Expressions Pagpapa

Have a nice day! Maging masay sana ang araw mo!

Good night! Goodnight!

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Good night and sweet dreams! Goodnight, tulog ka nang mahmbing!

See you later! Mamay uli!

See you soon! Hanggng sa mul!

See you tomorrow! Bukas ul!

Good bye! Paalam!

Have a good trip! Ingat sa byahe!

I have to go Kailangan ko nang umals

I will be right back! Babalik ako agd!

Holidays and Wishes Mga Pagba

Good luck! Good luck!

Happy birthday! Malgayang bat!

Happy new year! Manigong bagong tan

Merry Christmas! Malgayang pask!

Happy Fiesta! Malgayang pyesta!

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Happy Valentine's day! Malgayang araw ng mga pus!

Congratulations! Congrats!

Enjoy! (or: bon appetit) Kainan na!

Bless you (when sneezing) Bless you

Best wishes! Malgayang bat sa kasl mo!

Cheers! (or: to your health) Mabuhay!

Accept my best wishes Tanggapn mo ang pagbat ko

How to Introduce Yourself Paano Ip

What's your name? Anng pangalan mo?

My name is (John Doe) (John Doe) ang pangalan ko.

Nice to meet you! Ikinalulugod kong makilala ka

Where are you from? Saan ka nagmul?

I'm from (the U.S/ The Philippines) Nagmul ako (sa U.S. / sa Pilipinas)

I'm (American/ Filipino) (Amerikano / Pilipino) ako

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Where do you live? San ka nakatir?

I live in (the U.S/ The Philippines) Nakatir ako (sa U.S. / sa Pilipinas)

Do you like it here? Gust mo ba dito?

The Philippines is a beautiful country Magandng bans ang Pilipinas.

What do you do for a living? An ang hanapbuhay mo?

I'm a (teacher/ student/ engineer) (Guro / Estudyante / Engineer) ako

Do you speak (English/ Tagalog)? Marunong ka ba (mag-Ingles / mag-Tagalog

Just a little Kont lang

I like Tagalog Gust ko ng Tagalog

I'm trying to learn Tagalog Sinusubukan kong matuto ng Tagalog

It's a hard language Mahirap na wik yan

It's an easy language Madalng wik yan

Oh! That's good! Oh! Magand 'yan!

Can I practice with you? Maaar bang magpraktis ako kasama ka?
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I will try my best to learn Susubukan ko ang lahat upang matuto

How old are you? Ilang tan ka na?

I'm (twenty one, thirty two) years old (Dalawampu't isang / Tatlumpu't dalawang)

It was nice talking to you! Masay ak at nakausap kita!

It was nice meeting you! Masay ak at nakilala kit

Mr.../ Mrs. .../ Miss... Gino/Ginang/Binibini

This is my wife Siy ang asawa ko

This is my husband Siy ang asawa ko

Say hi to Thomas for me Pakisabi kay Thomas, hi

Romance and Love Phrases Pa

Are you free tomorrow evening? Wal ka bang gagawin bukas ng gab?

I would like to invite you to dinner Nais kong anyayahan ka sa isng hapunan

You look beautiful! (to a woman) Ang gand-gand mo

You have a beautiful name Ang gand ng pangalan mo

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Can you tell me more about you? Maaar ka bang magkwento tungkol sa saril

Are you married? May asawa ka na ba?

I'm single Binat pa ak (male) / Dalaga pa ak (fema

I'm married May asawa na ak

Can I have your phone number? Maaar ko bang hingn ang phone number m

Can I have your email? Maaar ko bang hingn ang email mo?

Do you have any pictures of you? May mga litrato ka ba diyn?

Do you have children? May ank ka na ba?

Would you like to go for a walk? Gust mo bang maglakd-lakd?

I like you Gust kit

I love you Mahl na mahl kit

You're very special! Napak-special mo!

You're very kind! Napakbait mo!

I'm very happy Ang say-say ko

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Would you marry me? Pakakasaln mo ba ak?

I'm just kidding Nagbibir lang ak

I'm serious Seryoso ak

My heart speaks the language of love Binibigks ng pus ko ang wik ng pag-ibig

Solving a Misunderstanding Pagluts sa H

Sorry! (or: I beg your pardon!) Pakiulit p!

Sorry (for a mistake) Pasensya na

No problem! Wal 'yon!

Can you repeat please? Pwede bang pakiulit?

Can you speak slowly? Pwede bang sabihin mo nang dahan-dahan

Can you write it down? Pwede mo bang isulat?

Did you understand what I said? Naintindihan mo ba ang sinabi ko?

I don't understand! Hindi ko maintindihan!

I don't know! Hindi ko alm!

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What's that called in Tagalog? Anng tawag diyn sa Tagalog?

What does that word mean in English? Anng ibig sabihin ng salitng iyn sa Ingles

How do you say "thanks" in Tagalog? Paano mo sasabihing "thank you" sa Tagalo

What is this? An 'to?

My Tagalog is bad Ang pangit ng Tagalog ko

Don't worry! Huwag mag-alal

I agree with you Naniniwal ak sa'y

Is that right? Tam ba'yn?

Is that wrong? Mal ba'yn?

What should I say? Anng dapat kong sabihin?

I just need to practice Kailangan ko lang magpraktis

Your Tagalog is good Okey ang Tagalog mo

I have an accent May punt ako

You don't have an accent Wala akong punt

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Asking for Directions Paghing ng

Excuse me! (before asking someone) Magtatanong lang p

I'm lost Nawawal ak

Can you help me? Pwede bang tulungan mo ak?

Can I help you? Pwede bang tulungan kit?

I'm not from here Hind ako tag rito

How can I get to (this place, this city)? Paano ak makakapunt (sa lugr na it/ sa

Go straight Direcho lang

Then Tapos

Turn left Lumik sa kaliw

Turn right Lumik sa kanan

Can you show me? Pwede bang ipakita mo sa'kn?

I can show you! Ipapakita ko sa'yo!

Come with me! Halika, sumama ka sa'kn

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How long does it take to get there? Gaano katagl bago makaratng don?

Downtown (city center) kabayanan

Historic center (old city) lumang lungsod

It's near here Malapit lang 'yan dito

It's far from here Malay 'yan dito

Is it within walking distance? Pwede bang lakarin?

I'm looking for Mr. Smith Hinahanap ko si Mr. Smith

One moment please! Teka mun

Hold on please! (when on the phone) Teka mun, huwag mong ibabab

He is not here Wal siy rito

Airport Airport

Bus station Terminal ng bus

Train station Terminal ng tren

Taxi taxi
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Near Malapit

Far Malay

Emergency Survival Phrases Mga katagng pang

Help! Saklolo!

Stop! Hint!

Fire! Sunog!

Thief! Magnankaw!

Run! Takb!

Watch out! (or: be alert!) Alerto!

Call the police! Tawagan ang puls!

Call a doctor! Tawagan ang doktr!

Call the ambulance! Tawagan ang ambulansya!

Are you okay? Okey ka lang?

I feel sick Masama ang pakiramdm ko

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I need a doctor Kailangan ko ng doktr

Accident Aksidente

Food poisoning Pagkakalason

Where is the closest pharmacy? San ang pinaka malapit na botika?

It hurts here Dito masakt

It's urgent! Ngayn na!

Calm down! Relax lang!

You will be okay! Magiging okey ka rin!

Can you help me? Pwede bang tulungan mo ak?

Can I help you? Pwede bang tulungan kit?

Hotel Restaurant Travel Phrases Mga Katagang Para s

I have a reservation (for a room) Naka-reserve ak

Do you have rooms available? May bakant ba kayng kwarto?

With shower / With bathroom May shower / may CR

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I would like a non-smoking room Gust ko ng non-smoking room

What is the charge per night? Magkano ang bayad kada gab?

I'm here on business /on vacation Nandito ak para sa negosyo/para sa bakas

Dirty Madum

Clean Malinis

Do you accept credit cards? Tumatanggp ba kay ng credit card?

I'd like to rent a car Gust kong umarkil ng kotse

How much will it cost? Magkano?

A table for (one / two) please! Pakisuy nga ng mesa para sa (is/dalaw)

Is this seat taken? May nakaup na ba dito?

I'm vegetarian Vegetarian ak

I don't eat pork Hind ak kumakain ng baboy

I don't drink alcohol Hind ak umiinm ng alak

What's the name of this dish? Anng tawag sa ulam nat?

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Waiter / waitress! Waiter / waitress!

Can we have the check please? Pakisuy nga ang check

It is very delicious! Napakasarp nit!

I don't like it Ayoko nit

Shopping Expressions Mga Katagng pang-shopping

How much is this? Magkano it?

I'm just looking Tumitingn lang ak

I don't have change Wal akng panukl

This is too expensive Ang mahl naman nit

Expensive Mahl

Cheap Mura

Daily Expressions Sar-sar

What time is it? Anng oras na?

It's 3 o'clock Als tres na

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Give me this! Ibigy mo sa'kn to!

Are you sure? Sigurado ka?

Take this! (when giving something) Tanggapin mo 't!

It's freezing (weather) Napakaginw

It's cold (weather) Maginw

It's hot (weather) Maiinit

Do you like it? Nagusthan mo b?

I really like it! Gustng-gust ko t!

I'm hungry Gutm na ak

I'm thirsty Nauuhaw ak

He is funny Nakakataw siy

In The Morning Sa umaga

In the evening Sa gab

At Night Sa gab
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Hurry up! Bils!

Cuss Words (polite)

This is nonsense! (or: this is craziness) Kalokohan to!

My God! (to show amazement) Susmaryosep!

Oh gosh! (when making a mistake) Nak!

It sucks! (or: this is not good) Ang pangit!

What's wrong with you? An bang problema mo?

Are you crazy? Balw ka ba?

Get lost! (or: go away!) Layas!

Leave me alone! Hayaan mo mun akng mag-is!

I'm not interested! Hind ak interesado

Writing a Letter

Dear John Mahl kong John

My trip was very nice Ang gand ng byahe ko

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The culture and people were very interesting Ayos ang kultura at ang mga tao

I had a good time with you Nag-enjy ako noong kasama kit

I would love to visit your country again Nais kong bumalk ult sa bans mo

Don't forget to write me back from time to time Huwg mo sanang kalimutang lumiham sa a

Short Expressions and words Mga Maiikl

Good Magand

Bad Pangit

So-so (or: not bad not good) Medyo

Big Malak

Small Malit

Today Ngayng araw

Now Ngayn

Tomorrow Bukas

Yesterday Kahapon
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Yes Oo

No Hind

Fast Mabils

Slow Mabagal

Hot Mainit

Cold Malamg

This It

That Iyn

Here Dito

There Don

Me (ie. Who did this? - Me) Ak

You Ikw

Him Siy

Her Siy
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Us Tayo

Them Sil

Really? Talag

Look! Tingnn!

What? An?

Where? San?

Who? Sino?

How? Paano?

When? Kailn?

Why? Bakit?

Zero wal

One Is

Two Dalaw

Three Tatl
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Four Apat

Five Lim

Six Anim

Seven Pit

Eight Wal

Nine Siym

Ten Samp