Asking For Directions In Tagalog

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The streets of the Philippines are complex and often inconsistent. If and when Google Maps can’t do the job, asking for directions may be the best option to get to your destination.

Pwede ba akong magtanong?
Can I ask a question?

To ask for the location of a place, use the phrase “Nasaan ang ______________?”


Nasaan ang ______?
Where is ______?


Nasaan ang bahay?
Where is the house?


Nasaan ang kotse?
Where is the car?


Nasaan siya? / Saan siya?
Where is he or she?


Saan ang mga traysikel?
Where are the tricycles?


Malapit sa mol.
Near the mall.


Pupunta ako sa tindahan.
I am going to the store.


deretso
straight ahead


malapit
nearby


malayo
far away

harap
front


likod
back


kanan
right


kaliwa
left

taas
top

baba
below


loob
inside


labas
outside


Money In Tagalog

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pera
money


bayad
payment


Magkano?
How much?


Magkano ito?
How much is this?


Pwede ba ang kredit kard?
Is credit card okay?


Nasaan ang aking sukli?
Where is my change?


Mayroon bang ATM dito?
Is there an ATM here?


Nasaan ang ATM?
Where is an ATM?

May pera ka?
Do you have money?


Wala akong pera!
I have no money!


May pera ako.
I have money.


piso
pesos


isang piso
one peso


limang piso
five pesos


sampung piso
ten pesos


Most Useful Tagalog Phrases


Oo
Yes


Hindi
No


Salamat.
Thank you.


Salamat po.
Thank you. (with respect)


Kamusta.
Hello.


Kamusta ka?
How are you?


Kamusta kayo?
How are you? (plural)


Mubiti ako.
I’m fine.

Ikaw?
How about you?

Tara na.
Let’s leave.


Ano ang pangalan mo?
What is your name?


Ang pangalan ko ay Allen.
My name is Allen.


Anong bago?
What’s new?


Magandang araw.
Good day.


Magandang umaga.
Good morning.


Magandang tanghali.
Good noon.

Magandang hapon.
Good afternoon.

Paalam.
Goodbye.


Hindi ko alam.
I don’t know.


Hindi ko naintindihan.
I didn’t understand.


Hindi kita narinig.
I didn’t hear you.


Naintindihan ko.
I understand.


Paumanhin.
Excuse me.

Patawad.
Sorry.

Gusto kita.
I like you.


Mahal kita.
I love you.


Seryoso ako.
I’m serious.

Lubayan mo ako.
Leave me alone.


Tulong!
Help!


Patulong po.
Please help me.

Sunog!
Fire!

Tigil!
Stop!

Tawagin mo ang pulis!
Call the police!

Ingat ka.
Take care.


Aalis na ako.
I’m leaving now.


Saying No & Dealing With Solicitation

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As is typical with most third-world countries, solicitation is commonplace in the Philippines. This may be especially true for foreigners and travelers. Here are the words and phrases that will come in handy in troublesome situations.


hindi
no


wala
none


huwag
don’t

 

Ayaw ko. / Ayoko.
I don’t want.


Hindi ko gusto.
I don’t like.


Hindi ko gusto iyan.
I don’t like that.


Aalis na ako.
I’m leaving.


Wala akong pera.
I have no money.


May girlfriend na ako.
I have a girlfriend already.

May asawa ako.
I have a wife.


Tagalog Street Signs

Warnings and phrases are commonplace on walls and signs all around the Philippines. Here are the most common street signs you need to know to survive in the Philippines.

Bawal umihi!
No peeing!

Bawal umihi dito!
Peeing is prohibited here!


Bawal magtapon ng basura dito!
Throwing garbage here is prohibited!


Bawal ang tao dito.
People are not allowed in or around here.


Bawal tumawid dito.
Crossing (the road) is prohibited here.


Bawal pumasok.
Entering is prohibited.


Bawal bumaba dito.
Leaving your vehicle is prohibited here.


Tagalog On The Spot

Slang Of The Day

Jowa
lover / boyfriend / girlfriend

Example:
Jowa mo ba si Juan?
Is Juan your boyfriend?