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Common English Phrases in Tagalog

Learn the most common English phrases translated into Tagalog with pronunciation guides and usage examples. Perfect for travelers, language learners, and anyone wanting to communicate naturally in daily situations.

Hello / Hi

Kamusta
Pronunciation: kah-moos-TAH
Usage Example

English: "Hello, how are you?"

Tagalog: "Kamusta, kumusta ka?"

Good morning

Magandang umaga
Pronunciation: mah-gan-dang oo-MAH-gah
Usage Example

English: "Good morning, sir!"

Tagalog: "Magandang umaga, po!"

Good afternoon

Magandang hapon
Pronunciation: mah-gan-dang HAH-pon

Good evening

Magandang gabi
Pronunciation: mah-gan-dang GAH-bee

Goodbye / Bye

Paalam
Pronunciation: pah-AH-lam
Usage Example

English: "Goodbye, see you tomorrow!"

Tagalog: "Paalam, hanggang sa bukas!"

Where is...?

Nasaan ang...?
Pronunciation: nah-sah-AN ang
Usage Example

English: "Where is the restroom?"

Tagalog: "Nasaan ang banyo?"

How do I get to...?

Paano pumunta sa...?
Pronunciation: pah-AH-no poo-MOON-tah sah

I'm lost

Nawawala ako
Pronunciation: nah-wah-WAH-lah AH-ko

How much is this?

Magkano ito?
Pronunciation: mag-KAH-no EE-toh
Usage Example

English: "How much is this shirt?"

Tagalog: "Magkano ang t-shirt na ito?"

Do you accept credit cards?

Tumatanggap ba kayo ng credit card?
Pronunciation: too-mah-TAHNG-gap bah KAH-yo nang KREH-dit kahrd

Too expensive

Masyadong mahal
Pronunciation: mah-SHAH-dong MAH-hal

I'm hungry

Gutom na ako
Pronunciation: GOO-tom nah AH-ko

The bill, please

Ang bill, po
Pronunciation: ang beel, poh

Delicious!

Masarap!
Pronunciation: mah-SAH-rap!

Help!

Tulong!
Pronunciation: TOO-long!

Call the police!

Tumawag ng pulis!
Pronunciation: too-MAH-wag nang POO-lis!

I need a doctor

Kailangan ko ng doktor
Pronunciation: kah-ee-LAH-ngan koh nang DOK-tor

Excuse me

Paumanhin
Pronunciation: pah-oo-MAHN-heen

How much is this?

Magkano ito?
Pronunciation: mag-KAH-no EE-toh

Where are you going?

Saan ka pupunta?
Pronunciation: sah-AN kah poo-POON-tah

I don't understand

Hindi ko maintindihan
Pronunciation: HIN-dee koh mah-een-teen-DEE-han

Please help me

Tulungan mo ako
Pronunciation: too-LOO-ngan moh AH-koh

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