Tagalog for Kids Lesson: 1-5

What is the Tagalog word for "fruit"?

Prutas

What is the Tagalog word for "vegetable"?

Gulay

What is the Tagalog word for "banana"?

Saging

What is the Tagalog word for "mango"?

Mangga

What is the Tagalog word for "watermelon"?

Pakwan

What is the Tagalog word for "pineapple"?

Pinya

What is the Tagalog word for "potato"?

Patatas

What is the Tagalog word for "eggplant"?

Talong

What is the Tagalog word for "squash/pumpkin"?

Kalabasa

What is the Tagalog word for "water"?

Tubig

What is the Tagalog word for "milk"?

Gatas

What is the Tagalog word for "coffee"?

Kape

What is the Tagalog word for "egg"?

Itlog

What is the Tagalog word for "chicken" (meat)?

Manok

What is the Tagalog word for "fish"?

Isda

What is the Tagalog word for "beef"?

Baka

What is the Tagalog word for "cooked rice"?

Kanin

What is the Tagalog word for "bread"?

Tinapay

What is the Tagalog word for "dish/viand"?

Ulam

What is the Tagalog word for "sugar"?

Asukal

What is the Tagalog word for "salt"?

Asin

What is the Tagalog word for "soy sauce"?

Toyo

What is the Tagalog word for "vinegar"?

Suka

What is the Tagalog word for "breakfast"?

Almusal

What is the Tagalog word for "lunch"?

Tanghalian

What is the Tagalog word for "dinner"?

Haponan

How do you say "sweet" in Tagalog?

Matamis

How do you say "salty" in Tagalog?

Maalat

How do you say "sour" in Tagalog?

Maasim

How do you say "spicy" in Tagalog?

Maanghang

How do you say "bitter" in Tagalog?

Mapait

How do you say "bland" in Tagalog?

Matabang

How do you say "I am hungry already" in Tagalog?

Gutom na ako

How do you say "I am full already" in Tagalog?

Busog na ako

What does the Tagalog particle "na" mean?

"Na" means now or already; it shows something is happening right now or has already happened.

How do you say "I'm thirsty" in Tagalog?

Nauuhaw ako

What is the Tagalog word for "delicious"?

Masarap

What is the Tagalog word for "like/want"?

Gusto

What is the Tagalog word for "dislike/doesn't want"?

Ayaw

How do you say "I like/want to eat…" in Tagalog?

Gusto ko po kumain ng…

How do you say "I don't like/want…" in Tagalog?

Ayaw ko po ng…

In a Tagalog sentence, what does "ng" do?

It connects the action to the object, acting like a bridge.

How do you politely say "Please give me…" in Tagalog?

Pahingi po ng…

How do you say "My favorite is…" in Tagalog?

Paborito ko ang…

What is the Tagalog word for “family”?

Pamilya

What is the Tagalog word for “parent”?

Magulang

What is the Tagalog word for “mom”?

Nanay

What is the Tagalog word for “dad”?

Tatay

In Tagalog, what respectful title is used for an older brother?

Kuya

In Tagalog, what respectful title is used for an older sister?

Ate

How are the titles “Ate” and “Kuya” used outside one’s own siblings?

They are used to address older kids or friends to show respect and politeness.

How would you politely address an older brother named Manuel?

Kuya Manuel

What is the Tagalog word for “uncle”?

Tito

What is the Tagalog word for “aunt”?

Tita

What is the Tagalog word for “grandpa”?

Lolo

What is the Tagalog word for “grandma”?

Lola

Translate “friend” into Tagalog.

Kaibigan

Translate “sibling” into Tagalog.

Kapatid

What is the Tagalog word for “dog”?

Aso

What is the Tagalog word for “cat”?

Pusa

Which Tagalog sentence marker is used before a singular person’s name?

Si

Give an example sentence using the marker “Si.”

Si Ate ay maganda. (Ate is beautiful.)

Which Tagalog sentence marker is used before a singular common noun (thing)?

Ang

Provide an example sentence using the marker “Ang.”

Itim ang pusa. (The cat is black.)

Which Tagalog sentence marker indicates plural nouns?

Mga

Provide an example phrase using “Mga.”

Mga kapatid ko. (My siblings.)

What is the Tagalog word for the color white?

Puti

How do you say "black" in Tagalog?

Itim

What is the Tagalog term for "yellow"?

Dilaw

Translate the color "red" into Tagalog.

Pula

How do you say "blue" in Tagalog?

Asul

What is the Tagalog word for "green"?

Berde

Which Tagalog phrase means the color brown?

Kulay kape

How do you say the number 11 in Tagalog?

Labing-isa

Translate "twelve" into Tagalog.

Labing-dalawa

How do you say the number 13 in Tagalog?

Labing-tatlo

What is the Tagalog word for 14?

Labing-apat

Translate "fifteen" into Tagalog.

Labing-lima

How do you say 16 in Tagalog?

Labing-anim

What is the Tagalog term for 17?

Labing-pito

Translate "eighteen" into Tagalog.

Labing-walo

How do you say 19 in Tagalog?

Labing-siyam

What is the Tagalog word for 20?

Dalawampu

Which Tagalog prefix is added to numbers 1–9 to form 11–19, and what does it mean?

The prefix "labing" is added; it means "plus ten."

Which suffix indicates a group of tens in Tagalog numbers (e.g., 20), and give an example.

The suffix "mpu" indicates tens. Example: dalawa + mpu = dalawampu (20).

How do you say 21 in Tagalog, and how is it formed?

Dalawampu’t isa; formed by adding "’t isa" (and one) to dalawampu (20).

What is the Tagalog word for “morning” and what time does it cover?

Umaga – from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

What is the Tagalog word for “noon” and what time does it cover?

Tanghali – from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

What is the Tagalog word for “afternoon” and what time does it cover?

Hapon – from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

What is the Tagalog word for “evening/night” and what time does it cover?

Gabi – from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

How do you say “Good morning” in Tagalog?

Magandang umaga.

How do you say “Good noon” in Tagalog?

Magandang tanghali.

How do you say “Good afternoon” in Tagalog?

Magandang hapon.

How do you say “Good evening” in Tagalog?

Magandang gabi.

What Tagalog word is added to greetings to show politeness to elders or important people?

Po

What does the word “po” indicate in Tagalog conversation?

Politeness or respect toward grown-ups or authority figures.

How do you politely say “Good afternoon” in Tagalog?

Magandang hapon po.

How would you reply, “Good morning to you too,” politely?

Magandang umaga rin/din po.

Which two Tagalog particles mean “also” or “too”?

Rin and din.

How do you ask “How are you?” in Tagalog?

Kamusta ka?