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Master Common Filipino Phrases
An efficient technique for learning the most popular phrases in Filipino is based on muscle memory and the spaced repetition technique. Regularly practicing typing these phrases improves your recall capability. Allocating 10 minutes daily to this exercise can enable you to master all crucial phrases in just two to three months.
Why learning the most popular phrases in Filipino is important
Learning the most common phrases in Filipino at a beginner level (A1) is a crucial step in language acquisition for several reasons.
Solid foundation for further learning
By mastering the most frequently used phrases, you are essentially learning the building blocks of the language. This will make it easier to understand more complex sentences and conversations as you progress in your studies.
Basic communication
Even with a limited vocabulary, knowing common phrases can enable you to express basic needs, ask simple questions, and understand straightforward responses. This can be particularly useful if you are traveling to a country with Filipino as a main language or interacting with Filipino speakers.
Helps in comprehension
By familiarizing yourself with common phrases, you will be better equipped to understand spoken and written Filipino. This can make it easier to follow conversations, read texts, and even watch films or television shows in Filipino.
Helps to build confidence
Learning a new language can be daunting, but being able to successfully use and understand common phrases can provide a much-needed confidence boost. This can motivate you to continue learning and improving your language skills.
Cultural insight
Many common phrases are unique to a particular language and can provide insight into the culture and customs of its speakers. By learning these phrases, you are not only improving your language skills but also gaining a deeper understanding of culture.
Learning the most common phrases in Filipino at a beginner level (A1) is an important step in language learning. It provides a foundation for further learning, enables basic communication, aids in comprehension, builds confidence, and offers cultural insight.
Essential Phrases for Everyday Conversation (Filipino)
Hello, kumusta ka na? Hello, how are you?
Magandang umaga. Good morning.
Magandang hapon. Good afternoon.
Magandang gabi. Good evening.
Magandang gabi. Good night.
Paalam. Goodbye.
See you later. See you later.
Hanggang sa muli. See you soon.
Kita tayo bukas. See you tomorrow.
Pakiusap. Please.
Salamat. Thank you.
Walang anuman. You're welcome.
pasensya na po. Excuse me.
Ako ay humihingi ng paumanhin. I'm sorry.
Walang problema. No problem.
Kailangan ko... I need...
Gusto ko... I want...
Meron akong... I have...
wala ako I don't have
Meron ka bang...? Do you have...?
Sa tingin ko... I think...
hindi ko akalain... I don't think...
Alam ko... I know...
hindi ko alam... I don't know...
Gutom na ako. I'm hungry.
Uhaw ako. I'm thirsty.
Pagod na ako. I'm tired.
May sakit ako. I'm sick.
Okay lang ako, salamat. I'm fine, thank you.
Anong pakiramdam mo? How do you feel?
Maganda ang aking pakiramdam. I feel good.
masama ang pakiramdam ko. I feel bad.
Maaari ba kitang matulungan? Can I help you?
Maaari mo ba akong tulungan? Can you help me?
hindi ko maintindihan. I don't understand.
Maaari mo bang ulitin iyon, mangyaring? Could you repeat that, please?
Ano ang iyong pangalan? What's your name?
Ang pangalan ko ay Alex My name is Alex
Ikinagagalak kitang makilala. Nice to meet you.
Ilang taon ka na? How old are you?
30 taong gulang na ako. I am 30 years old.
Saan ka nagmula? Where are you from?
ako ay mula sa London I am from London
Nagsasalita ka ba ng Ingles? Do you speak English?
Nagsasalita ako ng kaunting Ingles. I speak a little English.
Hindi ako marunong mag-english. I don't speak English well.
anong ginagawa mo What do you do?
Ako ay isang estudyante. I am a student.
Nagtatrabaho ako bilang isang guro. I work as a teacher.
Gusto ko ito. I like it.
hindi ko gusto. I don't like it.
Ano ito? What's this?
Isang libro iyon. That's a book.
Magkano ito? How much is this?
Masyadong mahal. It's too expensive.
kamusta ka na? How are you doing?
Okay lang ako, salamat. At ikaw? I'm fine, thank you. And you?
Ako ay mula sa London I'm from London
Oo, nagsasalita ako ng kaunti. Yes, I speak a little.
Ako ay 30 taong gulang. I'm 30 years old.
Isa akong mag-aaral. I'm a student.
Nagtatrabaho ako bilang isang guro. I work as a teacher.
Ito ay isang libro. It's a book.
Puwede mo ba akong tulungan? Can you help me, please?
Oo naman. Yes, of course.
Hindi, pasensya na. Marami akong ginagawa. No, I'm sorry. I'm busy.
Nasaan ang palikuran? Where is the bathroom?
Nandoon. It's over there.
Anong oras na? What time is it?
Alas tres na. It's three o'clock.
Tara kain tayo. Let's eat something.
Gusto mo ba ng kape? Do you want some coffee?
Oo, pakiusap. Yes, please.
Hindi, salamat. No, thank you.
Magkano ito? How much is it?
Ito ay sampung dolyar. It's ten dollars.
Maaari ba akong magbayad gamit ang card? Can I pay by card?
Sorry, cash lang. Sorry, only cash.
Excuse me, saan ang pinakamalapit na bangko? Excuse me, where's the nearest bank?
Ito ay nasa kalye sa kaliwa. It's down the street on the left.
Maaari mo bang ulitin iyon, mangyaring? Can you repeat that, please?
Maaari ka bang magsalita nang mas mabagal, mangyaring? Could you speak slower, please?
Anong ibig sabihin niyan? What does that mean?
Paano mo ibinabaybay ang salitang iyan? How do you spell that?
Maaari ba akong kumuha ng isang basong tubig? Can I have a glass of water?
Dito ka na. Here you are.
Maraming salamat. Thank you very much.
Ayos lang iyon. That's okay.
Ano ang lagay ng panahon? What's the weather like?
Maaraw na. It's sunny.
Umuulan. It's raining.
Anong ginagawa mo? What are you doing?
Nagbabasa ako ng Aklat. I'm reading a book.
Nanonood ako ng TV. I'm watching TV.
Pupunta ako sa tindahan. I'm going to the store.
Gusto mo bang sumama? Do you want to come?
Oo, gusto ko. Yes, I'd love to.
Hindi, hindi ko kaya. No, I can't.
Anong ginawa mo kahapon? What did you do yesterday?
Pumunta ako sa dalampasigan. I went to the beach.
Nanatili ako sa bahay. I stayed home.
Kailan ang iyong kaarawan? When is your birthday?
Ito ay sa ika-4 ng Hulyo. It's on July 4th.
Marunong ka bang mag drive? Can you drive?
Oo, may driver's license ako. Yes, I have a driver's license.
Hindi, hindi ako marunong magmaneho. No, I can't drive.
Nag-aaral akong magmaneho. I'm learning to drive.
Saan ka natuto ng English? Where did you learn English?
Natutunan ko ito sa paaralan. I learned it at school.
Pinag-aaralan ko ito online. I'm learning it online.
Ano ang paborito mong pagkain? What's your favorite food?
Gusto ko ng pizza. I love pizza.
Hindi ako mahilig sa isda. I don't like fish.
Nakarating ka na ba sa London? Have you ever been to London?
Oo, bumisita ako noong nakaraang taon. Yes, I visited last year.
Hindi, pero gusto kong pumunta. No, but I'd like to go.
matutulog na ako. I'm going to bed.
Matulog ka ng maayos. Sleep well.
Magkaroon ka ng magandang araw. Have a good day.
Ingat. Take care.
Ano ang numero ng iyong telepono? What's your phone number?
Ang aking numero ay ... My number is ...
Pwede ba kitang tawagan? Can I call you?
Oo, tawagan mo ako anumang oras. Yes, call me anytime.
Pasensya na hindi ko naabutan ang iyong tawag. Sorry, I missed your call.
Pwede ba tayong magkita bukas? Can we meet tomorrow?
Saan tayo magkikita? Where shall we meet?
Magkita tayo sa cafe. Let's meet at the cafe.
Anong oras? What time?
Sa 3 PM. At 3 PM.
Malayo ba? Is it far?
Lumiko pakaliwa. Turn left.
Lumiko pakanan. Turn right.
Dumiretso ka na. Go straight ahead.
Gawin ang unang kaliwa. Take the first left.
Kumanan sa pangalawa. Take the second right.
Nasa tabi ng bangko. It's next to the bank.
Nasa tapat ng supermarket. It's opposite the supermarket.
Malapit ito sa post office. It's near the post office.
Malayo dito. It's far from here.
Maaari ko bang gamitin ang iyong telepono? Can I use your phone?
Mayroon ka bang Wi-Fi? Do you have Wi-Fi?
Ano ang password? What's the password?
Patay ang phone ko. My phone is dead.
Maaari ko bang i-charge ang aking telepono dito? Can I charge my phone here?
Kailangan ko ng doktor. I need a doctor.
Tumawag ng ambulansya. Call an ambulance.
Nahihilo ako. I feel dizzy.
Masakit ang ulo ko. I have a headache.
Masakit ang tiyan ko. I have a stomachache.
Kailangan ko ng botika. I need a pharmacy.
Saan ang pinakamalapit na ospital? Where is the nearest hospital?
Nawala yung bag ko. I lost my bag.
Maaari kang tumawag ng pulis? Can you call the police?
Kailangan ko ng tulong. I need help.
Hinahanap ko ang kaibigan ko. I'm looking for my friend.
Nakita mo na ba ang taong ito? Have you seen this person?
naliligaw ako. I'm lost.
Maaari mo bang ipakita sa akin sa mapa? Can you show me on the map?
Kailangan ko ng direksyon. I need directions.
Anong petsa ngayon? What's the date today?
Anong oras na? What's the time?
Maaga pa. It's early.
Huli na. It's late.
nasa oras ako. I'm on time.
maaga ako. I'm early.
Huli na ako. I'm late.
Maaari ba tayong mag-reschedule? Can we reschedule?
Kailangan kong kanselahin. I need to cancel.
Available ako sa Monday. I'm available on Monday.
Anong oras ang gumagana para sa iyo? What time works for you?
Gumagana iyon para sa akin. That works for me.
Busy ako nun. I'm busy then.
Pwede ba akong magdala ng kaibigan? Can I bring a friend?
Nandito ako. I'm here.
Nasaan ka? Where are you?
Papunta na ako. I'm on my way.
5 minutes andun na ako. I'll be there in 5 minutes.
Paumanhin, nahuli ako. Sorry, I'm late.
Naging maganda ba ang trip mo? Did you have a good trip?
Oo, ito ay mahusay. Yes, it was great.
Hindi, nakakapagod. No, it was tiring.
Maligayang pagbabalik! Welcome back!
Maaari mo bang isulat ito para sa akin? Can you write it down for me?
Hindi maganda ang pakiramdam ko. I don't feel well.
Sa tingin ko ito ay isang magandang ideya. I think it's a good idea.
Sa tingin ko ay hindi magandang ideya iyon. I don't think that's a good idea.
Maaari mo bang sabihin sa akin ang higit pa tungkol dito? Could you tell me more about it?
Gusto kong mag-book ng table para sa dalawa. I'd like to book a table for two.
Ito ay ang unang ng Mayo. It's the first of May.
Maaari ko bang subukan ito? Can I try this on?
Saan ang fitting room? Where's the fitting room?
Ito ay masyadong maliit. This is too small.
Masyadong malaki ito. This is too big.
Magandang umaga! Good morning!
Magkaroon ng magandang araw! Have a great day!
Anong meron? What's up?
May maitutulong ba ako sa iyo? Can I help you with anything?
Maraming salamat. Thank you so much.
Ikinalulungkot kong marinig. I'm sorry to hear that.
Binabati kita! Congratulations!
Maganda yan. That sounds great.
Maaari mo bang ulitin iyon? Could you please repeat that?
Hindi ko naabutan yun. I didn't catch that.
Habol tayo agad. Let's catch up soon.
Ano sa tingin mo? What do you think?
Ipapaalam ko sa iyo. I'll let you know.
Maaari ko bang makuha ang iyong opinyon tungkol dito? Can I get your opinion on this?
Inaasahan ko ito. I'm looking forward to it.
Paano kita matutulungan? How can I assist you?
Nakatira ako sa isang lungsod. I live in a city.
Nakatira ako sa isang maliit na bayan. I live in a small town.
Ako ay nakatira sa kanayunan. I live in the countryside.
Nakatira ako malapit sa dalampasigan. I live near the beach.
Anong trabaho mo? What's your job?
Naghahanap ako ng trabaho. I'm looking for a job.
Ako ay isang guro. I'm a teacher.
Nagtatrabaho ako sa isang ospital. I work in a hospital.
retired na ako. I'm retired.
Mayroon ka bang mga alagang hayop? Do you have any pets?
Na may katuturan. That makes sense.
Pinahahalagahan ko ang iyong tulong. I appreciate your help.
It was nice meeting you. It was nice meeting you.
Magkatuluyan tayo. Let's keep in touch.
Ligtas na paglalakbay! Safe travels!
Best wishes. Best wishes.
Hindi ako sigurado. I'm not sure.
Maaari mo bang ipaliwanag sa akin? Could you explain that to me?
Sorry talaga. I'm really sorry.
Magkano ito? How much does this cost?
Maaari ko bang makuha ang bill, mangyaring? Can I have the bill, please?
Maaari ka bang magrekomenda ng magandang restaurant? Can you recommend a good restaurant?
Maaari mo ba akong bigyan ng mga direksyon? Could you give me directions?
Nasaan ang banyo? Where is the restroom?
Gusto kong magpareserba. I'd like to make a reservation.
Maaari ba nating makuha ang menu, mangyaring? Can we have the menu, please?
Allergic ako sa... I'm allergic to...
Gaano ito katagal? How long will it take?
Maaari ba akong makakuha ng isang basong tubig, mangyaring? Can I have a glass of water, please?
Mayroon na bang nakaupo rito? Is this seat taken?
Ang pangalan ko ay... My name is...
Maaari ka bang magsalita nang mas mabagal, mangyaring? Can you speak more slowly, please?
Maaari mo ba akong tulungan, mangyaring? Could you help me, please?
Nandito ako para sa aking appointment. I'm here for my appointment.
Saan ako makakaparada? Where can I park?
Gusto kong ibalik ito. I'd like to return this.
nagdedeliver ka ba? Do you deliver?
Ano ang password ng Wi-Fi? What's the Wi-Fi password?
Gusto kong kanselahin ang aking order. I'd like to cancel my order.
Maaari ba akong humingi ng resibo, mangyaring? Can I have a receipt, please?
Ano ang halaga ng palitan? What's the exchange rate?
Kumuha ka ba ng mga reserbasyon? Do you take reservations?
may discount ba? Is there a discount?
Ano ang mga oras ng pagbubukas? What are the opening hours?
Maaari ba akong mag-book ng mesa para sa dalawa? Can I book a table for two?
Saan ang pinakamalapit na ATM? Where's the nearest ATM?
Paano ako makakarating sa paliparan? How do I get to the airport?
Pwede mo ba akong tawagan ng taxi? Can you call me a taxi?
Gusto ko ng kape, pakiusap. I'd like a coffee, please.
Maaari ba akong magkaroon ng higit pa...? Could I have some more...?
Ano ang kahulugan ng salitang ito? What does this word mean?
Maaari ba nating hatiin ang bayarin? Can we split the bill?
Nandito ako sa bakasyon. I'm here on vacation.
Ano ang mairerekumenda mo? What do you recommend?
Hinahanap ko itong address. I'm looking for this address.
Gaano kalayo ito? How far is it?
Maaari ko bang makuha ang tseke, mangyaring? Can I have the check, please?
Mayroon ba kayong anumang mga bakante? Do you have any vacancies?
Gusto kong mag-check out. I'd like to check out.
Maaari ko bang iwan ang aking bagahe dito? Can I leave my luggage here?
Ano ang pinakamagandang paraan para makarating sa...? What's the best way to get to...?
Kailangan ko ng adaptor. I need an adapter.
Maaari ba akong magkaroon ng mapa? Can I have a map?
Ano ang magandang souvenir? What's a good souvenir?
Maaari ba akong kumuha ng litrato? Can I take a photo?
Alam mo ba kung saan ako makakabili...? Do you know where I can buy...?
Nandito ako sa negosyo. I'm here on business.
Maaari ba akong magkaroon ng late checkout? Can I have a late checkout?
Saan ako maaaring magrenta ng kotse? Where can I rent a car?
Kailangan kong baguhin ang aking booking. I need to change my booking.
Ano ang lokal na espesyalidad? What's the local specialty?
Maaari ba akong magkaroon ng upuan sa bintana? Can I have a window seat?
Ang almusal ba ay kasali? Is breakfast included?
Paano ako kumonekta sa Wi-Fi? How do I connect to the Wi-Fi?
Maaari ba akong magkaroon ng non-smoking room? Can I have a non-smoking room?
Saan ako makakahanap ng botika? Where can I find a pharmacy?
Maaari ka bang magrekomenda ng paglilibot? Can you recommend a tour?
Paano ako makakapunta sa istasyon ng tren? How do I get to the train station?
Kumaliwa sa traffic lights. Turn left at the traffic lights.
Tuloy tuloy lang. Keep going straight ahead.
Katabi ito ng supermarket. It's next to the supermarket.
Hinahanap ko si Mr. Smith. I'm looking for Mr. Smith.
Maaari ba akong mag-iwan ng mensahe? Could I leave a message?
Kasama ng service? Is service included?
Hindi ito ang inorder ko. This isn't what I ordered.
Sa tingin ko may mali. I think there's a mistake.
Allergic ako sa mani. I'm allergic to nuts.
Maaari ba tayong magkaroon ng higit pang tinapay? Could we have some more bread?
Ano ang password para sa Wi-Fi? What's the password for the Wi-Fi?
Patay ang baterya ng aking telepono. My phone's battery is dead.
Mayroon ka bang charger na magagamit ko? Do you have a charger I could use?
Maaari ka bang magrekomenda ng magandang restaurant? Could you recommend a good restaurant?
Anong mga tanawin ang dapat kong makita? What sights should I see?
Mayroon bang malapit na botika? Is there a pharmacy nearby?
Kailangan kong bumili ng ilang mga selyo. I need to buy some stamps.
Saan ko mai-post ang liham na ito? Where can I post this letter?
Gusto kong magrenta ng kotse. I'd like to rent a car.
Maaari mo bang ilipat ang iyong bag, mangyaring? Could you move your bag, please?
Puno ang tren. The train is full.
Saang plataporma umaalis ang tren? What platform does the train leave from?
Ito ba ang tren papuntang London? Is this the train to London?
Gaano katagal ang paglalakbay? How long does the journey take?
Maaari ko bang buksan ang bintana? Can I open the window?
Gusto ko ng upuan sa bintana, pakiusap. I'd like a window seat, please.
Nasusuka ako. I feel sick.
Nawala yung passport ko. I've lost my passport.
Pwede mo ba akong tawagan ng taxi? Can you call a taxi for me?
Gaano kalayo ito sa paliparan? How far is it to the airport?
Anong oras nagbubukas ang museo? What time does the museum open?
Magkano ang entrance fee? How much is the entrance fee?
Maaari ba akong kumuha ng litrato? Can I take photos?
Saan ako makakabili ng mga tiket? Where can I buy tickets?
Nasira na. It's damaged.
Maaari ba akong makakuha ng refund? Can I get a refund?
Nagba-browse lang ako, salamat. I'm just browsing, thank you.
Naghahanap ako ng regalo. I'm looking for a gift.
Mayroon ka ba nito sa ibang kulay? Do you have this in another color?
Maaari ba akong magbayad ng installment? Can I pay in installments?
Ito ay regalo. Maaari mo bang balutin ito para sa akin? This is a gift. Can you wrap it for me?
Kailangan kong magpa-appointment. I need to make an appointment.
May reserba ako. I have a reservation.
Gusto kong kanselahin ang aking booking. I'd like to cancel my booking.
Nandito ako para sa kumperensya. I'm here for the conference.
Nasaan ang registration desk? Where's the registration desk?
Maaari ba akong magkaroon ng mapa ng lungsod? Can I have a map of the city?
Saan ako makakapagpalit ng pera? Where can I exchange money?
Kailangan kong mag-withdraw. I need to make a withdrawal.
Hindi gumagana ang card ko. My card isn't working.
Nakalimutan ko ang aking PIN. I forgot my PIN.
Anong oras inihahain ang almusal? What time is breakfast served?
May gym ka ba? Do you have a gym?
Pinainit ba ang pool? Is the pool heated?
Kailangan ko ng dagdag na unan. I need an extra pillow.
Hindi gumagana ang aircon. The air conditioning isn't working.
Nag-enjoy ako sa stay ko. I've enjoyed my stay.
Maaari ka bang magrekomenda ng isa pang hotel? Could you recommend another hotel?
Nakagat ako ng insekto. I've been bitten by an insect.
Nawala ko yung susi ko. I've lost my key.
Maaari ba akong magkaroon ng isang wake-up call? Can I have a wake-up call?
Hinahanap ko ang opisina ng impormasyon ng turista. I'm looking for the tourist information office.
Maaari ba akong bumili ng tiket dito? Can I buy a ticket here?
Kailan ang susunod na bus papunta sa sentro ng lungsod? When's the next bus to the city center?
Paano ko magagamit ang ticket machine na ito? How do I use this ticket machine?
Mayroon bang diskwento para sa mga mag-aaral? Is there a discount for students?
Gusto kong i-renew ang aking membership. I'd like to renew my membership.
Maaari ba akong magpalit ng upuan? Can I change my seat?
Naiwan ako ng aking flight. I missed my flight.
Saan ko maa-claim ang aking bagahe? Where can I claim my luggage?
Mayroon bang shuttle papunta sa hotel? Is there a shuttle to the hotel?
May kailangan akong ideklara. I need to declare something.
Naglalakbay ako kasama ang isang bata. I'm traveling with a child.
Maaari mo ba akong tulungan sa aking mga bag? Can you help me with my bags?