Tagalog Basic Phrases

Basic Phrases in Tagalog

Hello = Kumusta
How are you? Kumusta ka na?
How do you say? Paano mo sabihin...?
Good bye = Paalam
I am fine, thank you. = Mabuti ako, salamat.
Thank you = Salamat


These are the words I'm learning so far in Tagalog. Just basic words and phrases I feel everyone could easily learn without paying for a class, books, or Apps. The best, easiest, and fastest way to learn a language is to greet people you meet in their native language. It's a creative way to immerse yourself in another language without having to travel to another country.

The basic phrases I've listed above are the ones I use often on a daily basis when meeting or speaking with a native speaker. Saying 'hello' in Tagalog and telling him/her I'm learning their language is a great ice breaker plus, you can continue a conversation by asking, "How do you say...?" in Tagalog. Not only would you get the correct pronunciation from a native speaker, but it's great practice without speaking much English.

So don't be afraid to go out and practice speaking another language. It's a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to immerse yourself without having to step foot inside a classroom.

The world is your classroom.