Talk Tagalog - Learn Tagalog the Natural Way DUXE Enterprises Inc.

Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)



"How are you?" is the cornerstone of every human conversation. Isn't a good conversation after all about discovering something about the person you're talking with.



Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash



Transcript and Notes:



Section I - Kamusta?



Kamusta? - How are you?



Kamusta ka? - How are you? - (used to address one person.)



Kamusta ka na?  - How are you (already)?

The word "na" is used as "already," as in "How is your situation already?" or "since the last time?")



Kamusta po? - Adding the word "po" is indicates politeness. The explanation of how to properly use the word "po" can be found in one of the opening chapters the free book (no email required to download) Your First 100 Tagalog Sentences.



Kamusta po kayo? - How are you? (polite, can address one or many persons)

This is the polite form which can be used to address one or many people. Don't be confused by the word "kayo." In the polite form of the Tagalog, native speakers often change "ka" to "kayo" to sound less direct and more polite.



Kamusta na po kayo? - How are you (already)?

Just like "Kamusta ka na?" the word "na" connotes that you have previous knowledge of his condition.



Section II - I'm Fine



Mabuti. - I'm fine.

Okay lang. - I'm okay.

Hindi mabuti. - Not good.

Masama ang pakiramdam ko. - I feel bad.



Mabuti po. - I'm fine. (polite)

Okay lang po. - I'm okay. (polite)

Hindi mabuti po. - Not good. (polite)

Masama ang pakiramdam ko po. - I feel bad. (polite)



Section III - Other Responses



Ikaw? - And you?

Kayo po? - And you? (polite)



Oo. - Yes.

Hindi. - No



Opo. - Yes. (polite)

Hindi po. - No. (polite)



Salamat. - Thank you.

Salamat po. - Thank you. (polite)

Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)



It starts with a "Good morning!" and ends with a "Bye." Learn the most basic Tagalog greetings and then at the end learn to say goodbye in this absolutely beginner-friendly lesson.



Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash



Transcript & Notes:



Magandang umaga.

Good morning.



Magandang tanghali.

Good afternoon. (used at noontime)



Magandang hapon.

Good afternoon.



Magandang gabi.

Good evening.



Magandang umaga po.

Good morning. (polite)



Magandang tanghali po.

Good afternoon. (polite, used at noontime or lunch)



Magandang hapon po.

Good afternoon. (polite)



Magandang gabi po.

Good evening. (polite)



Paalam.

Goodbye.



Paalam po.

Goodbye. (polite)

Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)



This is a continuation of Animals – List 03. We've featured creatures of the sea and baby animals as well in this list.



Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash



Transcript:

Alimango - Crab

Balyena - Whale

Pating - Shark

Hipon - Shrimp or Prawn

Pusit - Squid

Talaba - Oyster

Tuta - Puppy

Kuting - Kitten

Sisiw - Chick

Biik - Piglet

Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)



This is a continuation of Animals - List 02. Find a number of our feathered friends on this list, both domestic and wild.



Once you are done with this list, hop on over the Animals - List 04.



Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash



Transcript:

Usa - Deer

Tupa - Sheep

Lobo - Wolf

Agila - Eagle

Loro - Parrot

Kalapati - Pigeon or Dove

Kuwago - Owl

Gansa - Goose

Pugo - Quail

Pabo - Turkey

Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)



This is a continuation of Animals - List 01. Find the King of the Jungle and other iconic forest favorites in this list.



Once you've mastered the animals here, feel free to move up to Animals - List 03.



Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash



Transcript:

Unggoy - Monkey

Leon - Lion

Kambing - Goat

Pato - Duck

Elepante - Elephant

Palaka - Frog or Toad

Kuneho - Rabbit or Hare

Pagong - Turtle or Tortoise

Tigre - Tiger

Paniki - Bat

Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)



There is a reason why when studying foreign languages one of the first vocabulary words studied are animals. Studies have shown that the human brain is hardwired to easily remember animals. A throwback from our evolutionary past, perhaps.



Here in Talk Tagalog we have carefully selected and organized lists of animals vocabulary words starting from List 01 as the most commonly encountered and culturally important animals in the Tagalog language. Start with this list and move your way up, continuing with Animals - List 02.



Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash



Transcript:

Aso - Dog

Pusa - Cat

Daga - Rat or Mouse

Ibon - Bird

Baboy - Pig

Baka - Cow

Manok - Chicken

Isda - Fish

Kabayo - Horse

Ahas - Snake