How to Speak Tagalog

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Learn some common words.

   Thank you:
   Salamat po My name is:
   Ang pangalan ko ay (name) Any: kahit alín
   - ("Alín" is used as "of these"; Kahit alín is "any of these"
   
   but (Alin-can also be used as another word for "What or Which"-as in (Alin? What? or Which?), kahit saan-(Saan-Where/ Kahit Saan- is anywhere), kahit ano-(Ano-thing/ kahit ano is anything) (Any-Kahit) Good Morning:
   Magandáng umaga Good Afternoon:
   Magandáng hapon Good evening:
   Magandáng gabí Bye:
   Paalam Thank you very much:
   Maraming salamat Welcome:
   Waláng anumán (literally, "Nothing at all")
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   Step 2: Yes: Oo Food: Pagkain Water: Tubig Rice: Kanin Delicious: Masaráp Beautiful: Maganda Ugly: Pangit Nice: Mabaít Help: Tulong Helpful: Matulungín Dirty: Marumí Clean: Malinis Respect: Paggalang Respectful: Magalang I love you: Mahál kitá Mother: Iná/ Ináy/ Nánáy Father: Amá/ Itáy/ Tátáy Sister (eldest): Ate Brother (eldest): Kuyà Youngest sibling: Bunsô Grandma: Lola Grandpa: Lolo Uncle: Tito Aunt: Tita Niece/Nephew: Pamangkín Cousin: Pinsan

   , The food was delicious:
   Masaráp ang pagkain. , Where is the restroom?:
   Nasaán ang banyo? Yes:
   Oo (informal) /Opo (Formal) No:
   Hindi/Hindi po.
   
   Are you ok?:
   Ayos ka lang ba? How are you:
   Kumusta/ Kamusta ka na? I'm fine:
   Ayos lang.
   
   How much does it cost:
   Magkano ba ito? ,,
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   Step 3: Some common sentences: I'm Hungry: Gutóm na ako Give me some food

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   Step 4: please: Pakibigyán niyo po ako ng pagkain.

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   Step 5: Hold a conversation.

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   Step 6: Some animals: Dog: Aso Puppy: Tutà Cat: Pusà Fish: Isdâ Cow: Báka Carabao: Kalabáw Chicken: Manók Monkey: Unggóy

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   Step 7: Counting 1-10: 1: isá 2: dalawá 3: tatló 4: apat 5: limá 6: anim 7: pitó 8: waló 9: siyám 10: sampû

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