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How Tagalog and English compare

Shared writing system

Tagalog and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

Tagalog belongs to the Austronesian family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Sentence structure changes

Tagalog follows verb-subject-object (VSO) order while English follows subject-verb-object (SVO). The translator has to rebuild each sentence rather than substitute words in place, so the output will not line up word-for-word with your input. Splitting long sentences improves accuracy.

Speakers

Tagalog: Approximately 83 million speakers, making it the most spoken native language in the Philippines and one of the most widely spoken languages in Southeast Asia. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

Common Tagalog phrases in English

Everyday phrases translated from Tagalog to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Greetings: Tagalog phrases and their English translations
TagalogEnglish
HelloHello
Magandang umaga poGood morning
Magandang hapon poGood afternoon
Magandang gabi poGood evening
Magandang gabiGood night
PaalamGoodbye
See you laterSee you later
See you bukasSee you tomorrow
Maligayang pagdatingWelcome
Kamusta ka na?How are you?
Okay lang ako, salamatI am fine, thank you
Magandang araw poHave a good day

Courtesy

Courtesy: Tagalog phrases and their English translations
TagalogEnglish
PakiusapPlease
Salamat poThank you
Maraming salamat poThank you very much
Welcome kaYou are welcome
OoYes
HindiNo
Pasensya na poExcuse me
Pasensya na poI am sorry
Walang problemaNo problem
SyempreOf course
Binabati kitaCongratulations
Good luckGood luck

Introductions

Introductions: Tagalog phrases and their English translations
TagalogEnglish
Ano pangalan moWhat is your name?
Ikinagagalak kitang makilalaNice to meet you
Taga saan ka?Where are you from?
Ilang taon ka na?How old are you?
Ako ay isang estudyanteI am a student
Nandito ako sa bakasyonI am here on holiday
Nandito ako para sa trabahoI am here for work
Kaibigan ko itoThis is my friend

Numbers

Numbers: Tagalog phrases and their English translations
TagalogEnglish
IsaOne
DalawaTwo
TatloThree
ApatFour
LimaFive
AnimSix
PitoSeven
WaloEight
SiyamNine
SampuTen
Isang daanOne hundred
Isang liboOne thousand

Time and dates

Time and dates: Tagalog phrases and their English translations
TagalogEnglish
Ngayong arawToday
BukasTomorrow
KahaponYesterday
NgayonNow
MamayaLater
Anong oras na?What time is it?
Sa umagaIn the morning
Sa gabiIn the evening
LunesMonday
BiyernesFriday
Sa susunod na linggoNext week
Isang orasOne hour

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Tagalog phrases and their English translations
TagalogEnglish
Nasaan ang banyo?Where is the bathroom?
Saan ang istasyon ng tren?Where is the train station?
Saan ang airport?Where is the airport?
Paano ako makakarating doon?How do I get there?
Lumiko sa kaliwaTurn left
Lumiko sa kananTurn right
Dumiretso ka naGo straight ahead
Malapit naIt is near
Malayo itoIt is far
Naliligaw akoI am lost
Kailangan ko ng taxiI need a taxi
Saan ako makakabili ng ticket?Where can I buy a ticket?
Magkano ang ticket?How much is the ticket?
Ligtas bang maglakad?Is it safe to walk?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Tagalog phrases and their English translations
TagalogEnglish
Nagugutom akoI am hungry
Nauuhaw akoI am thirsty
Tubig, pakiusapWater, please
Isang mesa para sa dalawa, pakiusapA table for two, please
Ang menu, pakiusapThe menu, please
Ano ang inirerekomenda mo?What do you recommend?
Gusto ko itoI would like this
Ito ay masarapIt is delicious
Ang kuwenta, pakiusapThe bill, please
Hindi ako kumakain ng karneI do not eat meat
May allergy ako sa pagkainI have a food allergy
KapeCoffee
TsaaTea
TinapayBread

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Tagalog phrases and their English translations
TagalogEnglish
Magkano ang halaga nito?How much does this cost?
Ito ay masyadong mahalIt is too expensive
Tumatanggap ka ba ng mga credit card?Do you accept credit cards?
Nakatingin lang akoI am just looking
Kukunin koI will take it
BukasOpen
SaradoClosed
PagpasokEntrance
LumabasExit
Nasaan ang palengke?Where is the market?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Tagalog phrases and their English translations
TagalogEnglish
TulongHelp
Tumawag ng doktorCall a doctor
Tumawag ng pulisCall the police
Kailangan ko ng tulongI need help
May sakit akoI am sick
Saan ang ospital?Where is the hospital?
Nasaan ang botika?Where is the pharmacy?
Masakit ditoIt hurts here
Kailangan ko ng doktorI need a doctor
May malapit bang ospital?Is there a hospital nearby?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Tagalog phrases and their English translations
TagalogEnglish
Nagsasalita ka ba ng Ingles?Do you speak English?
Hindi ko maintindihanI do not understand
Naiintindihan koI understand
Mangyaring magsalita nang dahan-dahanPlease speak slowly
Pakiulit yanPlease repeat that
Mangyaring isulat itoPlease write it down
Ano ang ibig sabihin nito?What does this mean?
Paano mo ito nasasabi?How do you say this?
Nag-aaral akoI am learning
Medyo nagsasalita akoI speak a little
Maaari mo ba akong tulungan?Can you help me?
Hindi ko alamI do not know

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About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

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Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

About Tagalog Language

Geographical Distribution

Predominantly spoken in the central and southern parts of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. It is the basis for the Filipino national language.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. It consists of 28 letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, Ñ, NG, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiouA is pronounced more openly like ahE is pronounced more like ehI is pronounced likeee O is pronounced more like ohU is pronounced like oo

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnñngpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Tagalog has a total of 21 phonemes: 16 consonants and 5 vowels. Pronunciation is generally straightforward, often consistent with spelling.

Grammar and Syntax

Features verb-subject-object (VSO) order, but can also use subject-verb-object (SVO) depending on the focus of the sentence. Focuses on verb conjugation to indicate complete or incomplete action.

Loanwords

Incorporates a significant number of Spanish loanwords due to three centuries of Spanish colonization, along with contributions from English, Chinese, and other Philippine languages.

Language Family

Belongs to the Austronesian language family, within the Malayo-Polynesian branch.

Writing Systems

Primarily uses the Latin script. Historically, also utilized Baybayin, a pre-colonial indigenous script.

Writing System History

Transitioned from Baybayin to the Latin script during the Spanish colonial period, fully adopting the Latin alphabet after American colonization.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 83 million speakers, making it the most spoken native language in the Philippines and one of the most widely spoken languages in Southeast Asia.

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