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Head – Ulo
my head – ang ulo ko

My head hurts. – Masakit ang ulo ko.
painful – masakit

I’m angry. – Mainit ang ulo ko.
(Literally, my head is hot.)

hot – mainit

I’ve calmed down. – Malamig na ang ulo ko.
(Literally, my head has become cold.)

cold – malamig
cold now – malamig na

to make cold – palamigin

Wait for me to calm down. – Palamigin mo muna ang ulo ko.
in the meantime – muna
(Allow my head to cool down first.)

to fool someone – bilugin ang ulo
(Literally, to make someone’s head round)

is making someone’s head round, or
is fooling someone – binibilog ang ulo niya

his / her – niya
his head / her head – ang ulo niya

You are being fooled. – Binibilog ang ulo mo.
your head – ang ulo mo

He/She is fooling you. – Binibilog niya ang ulo mo.

Do not fool me. – Huwag mong bilugin ang ulo ko.
don’t – huwag
(you) – mong

You are fooling me. – Binibilog mo ang ulo ko.
(are making round – binibilog)

You’re only fooling me. – Binibilog mo lang ang ulo ko.
only – lang

Variation: Binibilog mo lang ang ulo ko, eh.

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Head – Ulo
Hair – Buhok
Forehead – Noo
Ear – Tenga
Eyebrow – Kilay
Eye – Mata
Eyelash – Pilik-mata
Nose – Ilong
Cheek – Pisngi
Lip – Labi
Mouth – Bibig / Bunganga (less refined; informal)
Tooth – Ngipin
Tongue – Dila
Chin – Baba
Throat – Lalamunan
Neck – Leeg
Shoulder – Balikat
Back – Likod
Arm – Braso
Elbow – Siko
Hand – Kamay
Palm – Palad
Finger – Daliri
Wrist – Galang-galangan
Chest – Dibdib
Stomach – Tiyan
Navel / Bellybutton – Pusod
Waist – Baywang
Hip – Balakang
Lap – Kandungan
Thigh – Hita
Leg – Binti
Knee – Tuhod
Foot – Paa
Sole (of the foot) – Talampakan
Heel – Sakong

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[Summary] Steve from Australia asks about Tagalog terms related to basketball. According to Wikipedia, basketball was brought to the Philippines by the YMCA of the United States way back in 1900. No wonder there are no Tagalog phrases for the different terms in basketball. What we have instead, is… [continued in the PDF Show Notes...]

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Twin – Kambal
Your twin – Kambal mo
You are twins. – Magkambal kayo.
They are twins. – Magkambal sila.

Together with you in… or Partnering with you in… or Your partner in…
Kakambal mo sa…

Growth – Paglaki

Growing with you or Your partner in growth
Kakambal mo sa paglaki. (identical growth)

When addressing a group respectfully, change “mo” (singular) to “ninyo” (plural, or singular [respectful form])

Kakambal ninyo sa paglaki.

Shortcut version: n’yo
Kakambal n’yo sa paglaki.

Progress – Pag-unlad
Kakambal n’yo sa pag-unlad.

Kambal Sa Uma – Popular afternoon TV drama.
Uma – joint, or place where two things meet.

Kambal sa uma = Twins at the joint / Twins at the bond

Stars Shaina Magdayao and Melissa Ricks.

For more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kambal_sa_Uma

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Open your Bibles to… or Turn your Bibles to…
Buksan (po) natin ang ating Bibliya sa…

• Buksan – to open
• Buksan po natin – let us open (formal/respectful)
• ang ating – our
• Bibliya – Bible
• sa – to

Chapter – Capitulo
Verse – Bersiculo

Where do you go to Church?
Saan ka nagsisimba?
Saan po kayo nagsisimba? (formal/respectful)

I am Pastor Dan. / I am a Pastor
Ako po ay si Pastor Dan.
Ako po ay isang Pastor.

Are you saved? (as in Born Again)
Ikaw ba’y ligtas na?
Kayo po ba’y ligtas na? (formal/respectful)

Are you a Christian?
Ikaw ba ay Kristiyano?
Kayo po ba’y Kristiyano? (formal/respectful)

Say “Amen” if you agree with me!
Kung sumasang-ayon po kayo sa akin, paki bigkas po lamang ang “Amen”

• kung – if
• sumasang-ayon – are agreeing or are in agreement with
• po – respectful word
• kayo – you
• sa akin – with me (in this context)
• paki – please
• bigkas – to utter; to speak out

Have you told Jesus you love Him today?
Nasabi mo na ba ngayong araw kay Hesus na mahal mo Siya?

• nasabi mo na ba – have you said
• ngayong araw – today
• kay Hesus – to Jesus
• na – that
• mahal mo Siya – you love Him

I’ll preach in English – You can praise God in Tagalog
Magpapahayag po ako sa ingles…
Maaari po kayong magbigay-puri sa Diyos sa Tagalog/Filipino

Jesus is coming soon. (Referring to His Second Coming)
Malapit na ang muling pagbabalik ni Hesus.

• malapit – near
• muling – once again; second time
• pagbabalik – return
• ni – of
• Hesus – Jesus

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Magaling – well
Galing – skillful (stress is on the second syllable: LING)

Ang galing mo! – You’re skillful.
Gleng-gleng.

GA-ling – came from (stress is on the first syllable: GA)
Galing sa bahay. – Came from the house.
Bahay – house

Kamusta ka? – How are you?

Galing ako sa ospital. – I came from the hospital.
Bakit? – Why?

Galing ako sa sakit. – I’ve just recovered from an illness.
Magaling ka na ba? – Are you well?

Hindi pa. – Not yet.
O, pagaling ka. – O, get well.

Magaling-galing. – I’m feeling a bit better.
O, pagaling ka pa. – Get better/healthier.

Magaling na! – I’m fully recovered.
Eh di, magaling! – Well in that case, that’s great!

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Natutuwa ako – I am happy
na makita – to see
kayong lahat – all of you
muli. – again.

ako na makita is shortened to
akong makita

Natutuwa akong makita kayong lahat muli. – I am happy to see all of you again.

Informal / Familiar

long time no see, ah.

Na-miss ko kayong lahat. – I missed all of you.
Na-miss ko kayo. – I missed you (plural).
Na-miss kita. – I missed you (singular).

Nami-miss ko kayong lahat. – I miss all of you.
Nami-miss ko kayo. – I miss you (plural).
Nami-miss kita. – I miss you.

Mami-miss ko kayong lahat. – I will miss all of you.
Mami-miss ko kayo. – I will miss you (plural).
Mami-miss kita. – I will miss you.

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Tagalog Words and Phrases

Biyahe – travel
Bagahe / Maleta – luggage (singular)

Mga bagahe / Mga maleta – luggage (plural)

Nawawalang maleta – lost luggage
Nawawala ang maleta. – The luggage is missing.
Nawawala ang maleta ko. – My luggage is missing.

Tulungan ninyo po ako. – Please help me. (respectful)

magaan – lightweight
mabigat – heavy

magaan ang maleta – the luggage is light or lightweight.
mabigat ang maleta – the luggage is heavy.

i-check in mo iyan – check that in
i-hand carry mo yan – hand carry that
i-hand carry mo na lang yan – just hand carry that

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Inaantok ako. – I feel sleepy.
Hikab – yawn
Hikab ako nang hikab. – I keep yawning.

Nakakabato. – (Something is) boring.

Napaidlip ako. – I dozed off.
Umidlip ka. – Take a nap.
Umidlip ka muna. – Take a nap first.
Kahit sandali. – Even for just a moment.

Hindi ako makatulog. – I can’t sleep.
Di ako makatulog. – I can’t sleep. (shortcut)

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Nahihilo ako. – I feel dizzy.
Ang init kasi. – Because it’s so hot.

Nagugutom ako. – I feel hungry.
Nauuhaw ako. – I feel thirsty.

Wala (po / ho) ba kayong… – Don’t you have any… (po / ho is the respectful form)
Meron (po / ho) ba kayong… – Do you have any…

… kendi diyan? – … candy there?
… makakain diyan? – … thing to eat there?
… maiinom diyan? – … thing to drink there?

Maraming salamat (po). – Thank you very much. (respectful form; for elders)

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Kapos – not enough
Kapos sa oras – not enough time
Kinapos sa oras – ran out of time
Kinapos kami sa oras – we ran out of time

Kulang – not enough
Kulang sa oras – not enough time

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bahay – house
kubo – hut
kahit – even (if)
munti – tiny
halaman – plants
doon – there
sari-sari – varied
paligid – surroundings
puno – full (in this particular context)

singkamas – native turnip
talong – eggplant
sigarilyas – winged seguidillas beans
mani – peanut
sitaw – string beans
bataw – hyacinth bean
patani – lima beans, kidney beans
kondol – wax gourd
patola – sponge gourd
upo – white squash
kalabasa – pumpkin, squash
labanos – radish
mustasa – mustard
sibuyas – onions
kamatis – tomatoes
bawang – garlic
luya – ginger
linga – sesame seeds

Bahay Kubo
G       D      C     G
Bahay kubo, kahit munti
G             D            G
Ang halaman doon ay sari-sari.
G               D        C           G
Singkamas at talong, sigarilyas at mani
C         D        G
Sitaw, bataw, patani.

G           D     C         G
Kundol, patola, upo’t kalabasa
G                D                  G
At saka mayroon pang labanos, mustasa,
G             D   C           G
Sibuyas, kamatis, bawang at luya
C             D                G
Sa paligid-ligid ay puno ng linga.

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Kailangan kong mag-dieta / mag-jeta – I need to diet.

Masikip na ang damit ko. – My clothes now feel tight.
masikip – tight
damit – clothes

Kakain na lang ako… – I’ll just eat…
…ng Magic Flakes. – some Magic Flakes (crackers).

Anlaki na ng braso ko. – My arms are big.
Anliit na ng braso ko. – My arms have become slimmer.

Kumain tayo. – Let’s eat.

Pampabata – Something that makes you younger or more youthful.
Pampataba – Something that makes you gain weight.

Iwas muna ako sa chicharon. – I’ll avoid pork rinds for now.

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Maligayang kaarawan – Happy Birthday (formal)
Maligayang bati – Happy Greetings
Hapi bertdey – Happy Birthday (colloquial Tagalog)

Sa iyo / Sa ‘yo – From you, to you, assigned to you
ang inumin – the drinks
ang pulutan – the appetizers or food snacks that go with the drinks

Sana ay / Sana’y – it is hoped that… OR we hope that…
Mabusog mo kami – You make us feel full (of food / drink)
mo – you
kami – us
mabusog – to make full or sated

And here’s the modern Philippine Birthday song:

Hapi, hapi, hapi bertdey
Sa ‘yo ang inumin
Sa ‘yo ang pulutan
Hapi, hapi, hapi bertdey
Sana’y mabusog mo kami!

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Saan – where
Saan po – where (respectful form)
ang (daan) papuntang – the way to

Paano – how
pumunta sa – to go to

Mount Sea Resort – (the name of the place)
Tanza, Cavite – (the name of the place)

Deretso – straight ahead
Kaliwa – left
Kumaliwa – make a left

Kanan – right
Kumanan – make a right

Kanto – corner

Lampas – passed / overshot
Lumampas na kayo – You’ve gone past your destination.

Pagkalampas ninyo (ng) – when you go past (the)

Tulay – bridge
Petron/Shell/Caltex – names of gas stations
Unang kanto – first corner
Pangalawang kanto – second corner
Pangatlong kanto – third corner

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house – bahay (two people, arms extended upwards diagonally, representing a roof)
pig – baboy (the person in between the two whose arms form the roof)
storm or typhoon – bagyo

Kaibigan – friend
Kaibigan mo – your friend

Malalaman mo – you will know
kung sino ang kaibigan mo – who is your friend

Siya – him/her
Nilaglag – dropped
Nilaglag siya – abandoned him/her (literally, dropped him/her)

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1 – isa
2 – dalawa
3 – tatlo
4 – apat
5 – lima
6 – anim
7 – pito
8 – walo
9 – siyam
10 – sampu

1, 2, 3 – isa, dalawa, tatlo
Your bald dad – ang tatay (dad) mong kalbo (bald)

If you would like to learn how to count each number, please check the
Viloria.net Speak Tagalog section:

• How To Count Numbers 1 to 10 in Tagalog
• Numbers 11 to 20

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Red – pula
Orange – kahel
Yellow – dilaw
Green – luntian
Blue – bughaw
Indigo – indigo
Violet – lila

Black – itim
Brown – kape
Gray – abo
White – puti

Superstitious belief: why you must not point at a rainbow.

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Ang lakas ng ulan – It’s raining hard.
Lakas – strong
ulan – rain

Pwedeng maki-sukob? – May I share your umbrella?
Halika – Come here
Sukob na. – Share my umbrella.

Sukob – Superstition. Siblings should not get married in the same year. Or, no child should get married in the same year as the parent’s death.

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Anong oras na? – What time is it?
Ano(ng) – what
oras – time
na – now

Menos diez para las siete
Menos dyis para las siete – 10 minutes before 7:00

Ang oras na ito ay hatid sa inyo ng C2 Green Tea -
The time was brought to you by C2 Green Tea.
C2 Green Tea adds up to a most refreshing, recharging experience.

Sampung minuto bago sumapit ang ika-pito ng umaga – 10 minutes before 7am
Sampu(ng) – 10
minuto – minutes
bago – before
sumapit – arrives
ang ika-pito – the seventh (hour)
ng umaga – of the morning

Menos balat, para buto – Minus the skin, so that you’ll see the bone

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Lumapag na tayo – We (tayo) have landed (lumapag)
sa paliparan – at (sa) the airport (paliparan)
ng Ninoy Aquino International Airport – of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Pasay City Ordinance – “Welcome to Pasay City!” instead of “Welcome to Manila!”

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Filipinos love to eat. Whether it’s in a fine dining restaurant, a fastfood joint, a bistro, or even a streetside carinderia, you’ll find Pinoys talking, drinking, and eating to our hearts’ content. Learn some Tagalog phrases to say in between mouthfuls.

Tagalog Words / Phrases

ristawran, ristoran – restaurant
panciteria – Chinese restaurant

Waiter, pahingi po ng menu. – Waiter, the menu, please. (polite form)
Waiter, ang menu nga. – Waiter, the menu.

Anong masarap dito? – What is delicious here?
Anong ispeysyal nyo? – What’s your specialty?

Isang (order ng)… – One order of…
Dalawang (order ng)… – Two orders of…
Tatlong (order ng)… – Three orders of…
Apat na (order ng)… – Four orders of…
Apat na kape – Four (cups of ) coffee…

Gulay – vegetables
Pakbet – Combination of squash, string beans, okra
Ampalaya – bitter gourd
Ampalaya con carne – bitter gourd with beef

Manok – chicken
Tinolang manok – boiled chicken in chicken stock soup with green papaya
Piniritong manok – fried chicken

Adobo – meat boiled in vinegar and soy sauce
Adobong manok/baboy – Chicken/pork cooked adobo style

Nilagang baka/baboy – boiled beef/pork
Sinigang na baka/hipon/baboy – boiled beef/shrimp/pork in sour broth

Lumpia – egg roll
Lumpiang ubod – egg roll with mince banana heart

Wala bang panghimagas? – Any dessert?
Anong matamis? – Anything sweet?
Ubeng halaya – sweetened purple yam
Halo-halo – Crushed ice with sweetened fruit chunks, red beans, coconut strips

Meron bang mangga? – Do you have mangoes?
Matamis ba? – Are they sweet?

Waiter, ang chit nga… – Waiter, the bill please…

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Holy Week is an important part of Philippine culture. It’s a time to pause and reflect on the state of your spiritual development, spend time with your family (particularly with your grandparents), deepen your relationship with God, or quickly recharge your office-fried brain with a quick three-day soak in the beach.

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Mahal na araw – Holy Week (literally: days of love)

Domingo de Ramos / Linggo ng Palaspas – Palm Sunday
Lunes Santo – Holy Monday
Martes Santo – Holy Tuesday
Miyerkoles Santo – Holy Wednesday
Huwebes Santo – Maundy Thursday
Biyernes Santo – Good Friday
Sabado de Gloria – Black Saturday

Don’t do these on Good Friday:
Huwag kang maligo. – Don’t take a bath.
Huwag kang lalabas. – Don’t go out.
Huwag kang gagawa ng mabigat. – Don’t work (or engage in heavy labor).
Bawal kumain ng karne. – Eating meat is prohibited.

Biyernes Santong Biyernes Santo, eh… – It’s Good Friday, fer cryin’ out loud…

Pasko ng Pagkabuhay – Easter Sunday
Linggo ng muling pagkabuhay – Easter Sunday
Pasko – Christmas
Linggo – Sunday
pagkabuhay – life

Pasyon – Passion (of the life of Christ)
Pabasa – reading /chanting
Bisita Iglesia – visit churches
Senaculo – dramatization / play / re-enactment of the Passion of Christ

Deboto – flagellants
kusang palo – initiative
kusa – self
palo – spank

Hudas – Judas
Hudas ka! – Betrayer! (Or: You are like Judas)
Nanghudas – betrayed
Ipinagkanulo – betrayed / handed over to one’s enemies (what Judas did to Christ)

God knows Hudas not pay. – God knows who does not pay.
(Sign found in some jeepneys)

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In the Philippines, weddings are rarely just about two people in love. They’re usually about family. Big families. And their neighbors. And officemates. And yes, even the corner sari-sari store owner. For Filipinos, it’s not a simple “welcome to my family”… it’s more of a “welcome to my world.”

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Kelan ba ako hihigop ng mainit na sabaw? – When will I drink/sup hot soup? [When are you getting married?]
kelan/kailan – when
hihigop – sup; drink from a spoon
mainit – hot
sabaw – soup

Sino ang ninong/ninang? – Who are your godfathers/godmothers? (Principal sponsors)
Sino ang mga abay? – Who are your secondary sponsors?
Aabay ka ba sa kasal? – Will you be a secondary sponsor at the wedding?
Ninong ka ba sa kasal? – Are you a wedding godfather?
Ninang ka ba sa kasal? – Are you a wedding godmother?

Magbubukod ba kayo? – Will you live away from your parents?

Duon muna kami kina Mommy. – We will live (temporarily) in my mom’s place.
duon – there
muna – for the now, for the time being
kami – us/we

biyenan – mother-in-law or father-in-law
manugang – son-in-law or daughter-in-law
balae – what the parents of the groom/bride call the parents of the bride/groom
kumpare – what the parents of the groom/bride call the father of the bride/groom
kumare – what the parents of the groom/bride call the mother of the bride/groom
bayaw – brother-in-law
hipag – sister-in-law

Tingnan mo ang nanay. – Look at the mom.
Naluluha. – She’s teary-eyed.

Tingnan mo ang tatay. – Look at the dad.
Sumisinghot. – He’s sniffling.

I-spits, i-spits! – Speech, speech! (When you ask someone to give a speech)

Bigyang parangal ang bagong kasal! – Let’s give honor/tribute to the newlyweds!
bigyan – give
parangal – honor/tribute
bago – new
kasal – wedding
bagong kasal – newlyweds

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If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a barangay here in the Philippines to raise a child, even if the baby is still in the womb. There’s this familiar sense of community, as if one’s family went beyond extended relations and into neighbors, whether they’re next door, in the hallway, or in the adjacent cubicle.

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Hi, buntis! – Hello! (said to someone who’s pregnant)

Siguro, babae yan. – I think your baby is a girl.
Maganda ka kasi. – Because you’re pretty (maganda).
Maaliwalas ang mukha mo. – Your face (mukha) looks content (or at peace).
Mabilog ang tiyan mo. – Your stomach (tiyan) is round (mabilog).

NOTE: it’s ma-bi-log (please don’t mix your syllables!)

Siguro, lalaki yan. – I think your baby is a boy.
At bakit? – And why? (asked by the pregnant woman)
Ah, uh… – [It's hard to tell the truth, so just wait for the pregnant woman to say:]
Bakit? Kasi malaki ang ilong ko? – Why? Because my nose (ilong) is big (malaki)?
Maitim ang leeg ko? – My neck (leeg) is dark (maitim)?
Matulis ang tiyan ko? – My stomach is pointed/sharp (matulis)?

Kelan ang labas? – When are you due (to deliver)?
Anong ipapangalan mo? – What name will you give your baby?

Anong gusto mo, babae o lalaki? – What do you want, a girl or a boy?

Kahit ano. – Any will do.
Basta malusog. – As long as the baby’s healthy.

*** After the baby is born ***

Kamusta ka na, mommy? – Mommy, how are you?
Normal ba o CS? – Did you deliver normally or via C-Section?

Ang ganda ng baby mo! – Your baby is beautiful!
Ang gwapo ng bata! – The child is handsome!

Kanino nagmana? – Whom did the child take after?

Siyempre, sa tatay. – Of course, the child took after the father.
Siyempre, sa nanay. – Of course, the child took after the mother.

Ang lago ng buhok. – The child has a full head of hair.
Ang taba! – How fat!
Tabachichay! – Chubby!

Pwera usog. – Loose transation: No misfortune. Or knock on wood. (This is to counter potential hexes unwittingly placed by visitors on a child.)

Hoy, nag-alcohol na ba kayo? Hey, have you cleaned yourselves with alcohol?

Kelan ang binyag? – When’s the christening?
Ninong ako, ha? – Get me as godfather, ok?
Ninang ako, ha? – Get me as godmother, ok?
Ilista mo ako, ha? – List me as godparent, ok? (for proxy godparents who are far away)

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Filipino parents don’t usually praise children. Instead, we easily jump at the chance to tell someone off, particularly when they mess up. If you want to scold a Filipino, try these Tagalog parental phrases, but deliver them with a smile. This will help get your point across, while easing the tension at the same time. Your smile helps tone down the criticism, yet the familiar words may evoke a nostalgic sense of obedience.

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Hala ka…- Watch out…
Sige ka… – Keep doing what you’re doing and…
Makikita mo… – You’ll see…
Lagot ka… – You’re dead meat…

Pag di mo nakita yan – If you don’t find that lost item
Makikita mo – You’re going to get it (literally: you’re going to see/find it)

Kung ahas yan… – If that were a snake…
Natuka ka na. – You would’ve been bitten.

Kita mo? – See what I mean? (literally: you see)
Sinasabi ko na nga ba, eh. – I knew it! (literally: that’s what I’ve been saying)

Papunta ka pa lang – You’re just on your way there
Pabalik na ako – I’m on my way back
Papunta ka pa lang, pabalik na ako. – Been there, done that.

Marami ka pang kakaining kanin – You still have a lot of rice to eat.

Aber? – Well? (What have you to say to that?)

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Filipinos get from place to place by riding pedicabs, tricycles, taxis, FX vans, buses, or even the Metro Rail Transport (MRT).

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Magkano hanggang… – How much from here to… (destination)
Bayad po. – Here’s my payment.
Para. – Stop.
Diyan lang sa tabi. – Please stop on the side. (Please pull over.)
Sa tabi lang po. – Please stop at the curb. [respectful form]
Sandali lang. – Just a moment, please.
Makikiraan po. – Excuse me. Please let me pass.

Kayo na ang bahala. – It’s up to you (how much you want to pay me).
Pwede na ba ang bente-kwatro? – Is P24.00 enough?

Lakad na! – Let’s go.
Mag-FX tayo. – Let’s ride an FX van.
Saan tayo bababa? – Where will we disembark?
Ilang sakay? – How many rides will we take?

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Filipinos will usually notice something new about you if they haven’t seen you for quite some time. It can be your new hair cut, your added weight, your shed pounds, or how great you look.

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Uy, long time no see. – Hey, long time no see. (Haven’t seen you for quite some time.)

Wow, bagong gupit, ah. – Wow, you have a new haircut.
Okay, ah. – Looks fine.
Ayos, ah! – Looks great!
Buhay pa ba ang barbero? – Is your barber still alive?

Oist, ang taba mo na, ah! – Hey/Pssst, you’ve gained weight!
Naku, tumaba ka! – Oh no, you’ve grown fat!

Uuuuy, ang payat mo na, ah! – Heeey, you’re so slim!
Ay, ang payat mo na… – Oh no, you’ve lost so much weight…

Lalo kang bumata… – You look younger…
Anong sikreto mo? – What’s your secret?

Wow, blooming tayo ngayon, ah. – My, aren’t we blooming today…
Mukhang inspired ka. – You look inspired. (read: in love)

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We Filipinos are sometimes at our most vulnerable during funerals. That’s why it means a lot to us if you take the time to visit during the wake, and moreso if you are present during the interment or burial of our departed relatives.

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Lamay – Funeral wake.
Nakikiramay po kami. – We are grieving with you.
Ano po ang nangyari? – What happened?
Sige ho… Tutuloy na po kami. – Okay… We have to go now.
Condolence uli, po… – Again, our condolences…
O siya, sige… – Oh, all right…

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The Fugitive Mutineer Faeldon Was Arrested last Friday, after more than a month in hiding. He was with his girlfriend who was surveilled by authorities.

Yes, love can be costly at times, but that doesn’t stop people from getting smitten. If you’re willing to let yourself go a bit crazy because of love, try surprising your Filipino friends with these.

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Mahal kita. – I love you.
Lagi kitang hinahanap. – I keep looking for you.
Lagi kitang iniisip. – I always think of you.
Ikaw ang laman ng puso ko. – You are in my heart.
Ang sarap mong kausap. – It’s so nice to converse with you.
Ang sarap mong kasama. – It’s so nice to be with you.
Kelan kita makikita muli? – When will I see you again?

Popular Filipino Love Song — Dahil Sa Iyo (by Mike Velarde)

Dahil sa ‘yo (Because of you)
Nais kong mabuhay (I want to live)
Dahil sa ‘yo (Because of you)
Hanggang mamatay (for the rest of my life)

Dapat mong tantuin (You should know)
Wala nang ibang giliw (There’s no other love)
Puso ko’y tanungin (Ask my heart)
Ikaw at ikaw rin (There’s you and only you)

Dahil sa ‘yo (Because of you)
Ako’y lumigaya (I’ve become happy)
Pagmamahal (Love…)
Ay alayan ka (Is what I offer to you)
Kung tunay man ako (If it’s true that I…)
Ay alipinin mo (…will be enslaved by you)
Ang lahat sa buhay ko’y (Everything in my life’s)
Dahil sa ‘yo (Because of you)

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Manny Pacquiao KO’d Erik Morales today, and Pinoys are very happy about this. Earlier this morning, there was more than the usual crowd at the 9AM Sunday mass. Perhaps people wanted to settle their religious obligations before the boxing bout began at around 10AM (Manila time). Even the priest said that he had a feeling people were thinking more about Pacquiao than about anything else. Pinoys take boxing seriously, because Manny “The Pacman” Pacquiao has turned into a symbol of hope for many Filipinos.

After the boxing match, it’s not surprising to find Pinoys talking about it.

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Ang galing ni Pacquiao, ‘no? – Pacquiao is terrific, right?
Grabe sa lakas ng suntok! – His strong punches were simply too much.
Mukha namang praktisado. – Looks like he practiced a lot.

Si Morales, magaling din. – Morales is skilled also.
Pero mas magaling si Pacquiao. – But Pacquiao is better.

Ang laki ng napanalunan niya. – He won a lot of money.
Ano kaya ang gagawin niya duon? – I wonder what he’ll do with it.

Ang daming pulitikong pumunta, ‘no? – Lots of politicians were there, right?
Haynaku… – Oh, my mom… (Similar to Geez or Oh my God)
Pumapel na naman ang mga pulitiko. – The politicians basked in the limelight again.

Mabuhay si Pacquiao! – Long live Pacquiao!
Mabuhay ang mga Pilipino! – Long live the Filipinos!

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Perhaps it has something to do with the Philippines’ agricultural background, but Filipinos place great, if not almost religious, importance on eating. Others may engage in small talk about the weather, but Filipinos will ask each other if he or she has already eaten. Food offers are pretty much expected, but you walk a fine line when deciding whether to accept or not. Welcome to the Filipino world of food.

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Nag-almusal ka na? – Have you had breakfast?
Mag kape ka muna. – Have some coffee.
Eto, pan de sal… – Here, have some bread.

Kumain ka na? – Have you eaten?
Hindi pa. – Not yet.
Kain na… – Eat…
Sige ka – Watch out
Baka malipasan ka (ng gutom) – You might lose your appetite.

Kain – [A Pinoy offers to share his food. Non-verbal gesture: thrusting one's chin towards one's chest.]
Sige, salamat – That’s all right, thanks.
Kumain na ako. – I’ve already eaten.

O, kain nang kain… – Keep on eating… (at a party)
Huwag na kayong mahiya. – Don’t be shy.
Balik kayo… – Go back for seconds.
O, magbalot kayo ng pagkain ha? – Bring some food home, okay?

O, meryenda na! – It’s time for an afternoon snack.

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We Filipinos are expected to splurge and share the wealth. Whether you won the lottery, or got a raise, or even if it’s your birthday, you’re expected to give something to others. This can be in the form of money, or even by treating your friends and colleagues to a meal or afternoon snack.

Even during town festivals or fiestas, Filipinos are expected to prepare enough food to feed who knows how many people. Folks go house-to-house to spend time talking, and more time eating and drinking. Sometimes, however, not enough people visit. I wonder what the cooks will do with the excess food.

I heard over the radio that we will need to conserve in the coming months. Perhaps we can start with our eating/splurging habits…

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Nanalo ako sa lotto! – I won in the lottery!
Congrats, pare! – Congratulations, my friend!
Balato naman, o… – Care to share with me a bit of your good fortune? (rough translation)
Ikaw naman… – You…

Hapi bertday! – Happy Birthday!
Salamat – Thanks.
O, ilibre mo naman kami… – O, treat us to something…
Sige! Libreng palakpak… – Sure! A free applause…
Magpa-canton ka naman. – Serve us some pancit canton (noodles).
Wala bang pantulak? – Won’t you serve drinks?

Pasensiya na, ha? – Please try to understand…
Medyo hapit muna ako. – I need to conserve (for now).

Yung pinanghalian… – What was served for lunch…
…pwedeng panghapunan. – …can be served for dinner.
Ang tawag diyan ay memorized o replay. – That’s called “memorized” or “replay”.

Dapat magtipid. – We need to conserve.
Kelangan pa bang i-memorize yan? – Do I still have to say that? (literally: Does that still need to be memorized?)

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Filipinos have several beliefs about the coming New Year. For example, some of us believe that wearing clothes with polka dots will usher in a year of prosperity because the dots look like money (coins). The more dots, the more money.

We’re also asked to eat twelve round fruits (usually grapes). One fruit for each “bong” of the clock at midnight. The round fruits represent money since our coins are round. It also helps if you have money in your pocket.

Children are also asked to jump like crazy at the stroke of midnight. The higher they jump, the taller they will grow in the coming year.

People who owe you money are encouraged to settle their debts before the year ends, lest they stay in debt the rest of the new year.

All the lights in the house are switched on. Doors and windows are also opened to bring in good luck. Unfortunately, that also brings in the smoke from the firecrackers.

Tagalog Words / Phrases

Magsuot ka ng damit na may polka dots – Wear something with polka dots.
Kumain ka ng labindalawang ubas – Eat 12 grapes.
May pera ka na ba sa bulsa? – Do you have money in your pocket?

Tumalon kayong lahat – Jump, all of you.
Taasan ninyo – Higher!

Binayaran mo na ba ang utang mo? – Have you settled your debts?

Buksan lahat ng ilaw – Open all the lights.
Buksan ang pinto – Open the door.
Buksan lahat ng bintana – Open the windows.

Ang ingay! – It’s so noisy!
O, mag-ingat sa paputok – Hey, be careful of firecrackers.
Ang usok… – There’s so much smoke.

Maligayang Pasko – Merry Christmas
at – and a…
Manigong Bagong Taon – Happy New Year!

Maligo kayo – Take a bath
sa bagong taon – In the coming year

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saang ospital siya naka-confine? – in which hospital is he confined?

napano si Tito? – what happened to Uncle?
anong nangyari? – what happened?
may lagnat siya – he has fever
isang linggo na – it’s been a week

anong sabi ng doctor? – what did the doctor say?

hanggang kelan siya sa ospital? – until when will he be in the hospital?
ah, lumabas na siya – oh, he was discharged already
nung makalawa pa – since two days ago

pagaling ka, ha? – get well soon, ok?
hinay-hinay lang – take it easy

pasalubong – gift

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Quick review:
makulimlim – overcast / hazy
takbo – run

maputik ang daan – the roads are muddy
ubod ng trapik – traffic is terrible

sunduin mo ako sa airport – fetch me at the airport
umikot ka na lang – just keep going around
maghintay ka sa parking – wait in the parking lot

pwedeng mahiram ang cellphone mo? – may I borrow your cellphone?
babayaran ko ang tawag – I will pay for the call
wala pong load – it does not have any load credits

ang tagal kong naghintay – I waited for such a long time.
nalanghap ko na lahat ng usok – I inhaled all the exhaust fumes.

tinawagan kita sa cell mo – I tried calling you on your cellphone.
pero di kita ma-contact – but I couldn’t reach you.

eh syempre! – but of course!
patay na ang baterya – the battery was dead

paano na yan? – so, how’s that?
wala lang cellphone, bagsak na? – if there’s no cellphone, then everything falls apart?

Bugtong (Riddle):
Ibon sa langit (Bird in the sky)
Umiiyak (cries)
Habang lumilipad (while it flies)

Sagot (Answer): Eroplano (Airplane)

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Kamusta ang panahon? (How’s the weather?)

mainit – hot
mabanas / ang banas – humid
mahangin – it’s windy
malamig – it’s cold
umaambon – it’s drizzling
maulan – rainy
bumubuhos ang ulan – it’s raining very hard
umaanggi ang ulan – it’s raining sideways
umuulan ng yelo – it’s raining ice (ice is falling from the sky)
baha ang mga kalye – the streets are flooded
may bagyo – there’s a storm
kumukulog – there’s thunder
kumikidlat – there’s lightning
may ipu-ipo – there’s a tornado
sumasabog ang bulkan – there’s a volcanic explosion
lumilindol – there’s an earthquake
katamtaman lang – just right

Bugtong (Riddle):
Buhok ni Adan (The hair of Adam)
hindi mabilang. (cannot be counted.)

Sagot (Answer): Ulan (rain)

The elders say that the first rains of the month of May are collected, and this rainwater is turned into holy water. But I won’t dip my fingers in the holy water receptacle in a certain chapel in Novaliches anymore. ;-)

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Tagalog words / phrases
paalam – goodbye (formal)
hanggang sa muli – until the next time
sa uulitin – until we do this again

Maligayang Pasko – Merry Christmas
at Manigong Bagong Taon – and a Happy New Year

simbanggabi – early morning masses before Christmas
ensaimada – kind of bread with cheese

Darna – what Narda shouts after she swallows a special stone. She then transforms into Darna, a superhero who can fly and battle beasts, giants and other creatures that threaten the Philippines.

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Tagalog words / phrases
magkita tayo sa… – let’s meet in the…
mayabang – boastful
Ma, bayad po – Mister, here’s my payment (for the jeepney fare)
Ma, kulang po – Mister, it (the change you gave me) is not enough
bakit? – why?
magkano ang binigay ko? – how much did I give you?
ano? – what?

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