Tagalog Slang For EveryDay Use
Category : Phrases & Vocabulary , Slang
Tagalog is a language that is evolving at a rapid pace. Locals often modify words with English and Spanish influence. To better understand and converse in Tagalog, here are common Tagalog slang words for every day use in the Philippines.
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Pinoy/Pinay
Filipino / Filipina
Example:
Ako ay Pinoy.
I am Filipino.
taratitat
very talkative
Example:
Tarititat siya talaga.
He is really talkative.
chibog
mealtime
Example:
Chibog na tayo!
Come on, let’s eat!
kulelat
last place or loser
Example:
Kulelat siya sa karera.
He is last in the race.
What does “sopla” mean in Tagalog?
I often hear it on the news (sinopla, makasopla, etc.).