Use Kuya (older brother) or Ate (older sister) for people roughly your age or slightly older, even if they aren't related to you. 3. Basic Sentence Structure (The Flip)
They are flat and consistent: A (ah), E (eh), I (ee), O (oh), U (oo). Essential Tagalog. Speak Tagalog with Confidence
In English, we say "I am tired" (Subject-Verb-Adjective). In Tagalog, the descriptor usually comes . English: The coffee is hot. Tagalog: Mainit ang kape. ( Hot the coffee. ) English: I am happy. Tagalog: Masaya ako. ( Happy I. ) 4. Common Greetings Kumusta?: How are you? (Derived from ¿Cómo está? ). Mabuti: I'm fine / Good. Magandang umaga: Good morning. Magandang gabi: Good evening. Ingat: Take care (commonly used when saying goodbye). 5. Taglish: Your Secret Weapon Use Kuya (older brother) or Ate (older sister)
Thank you / Thank you very much. Walang anuman: You’re welcome. In English, we say "I am tired" (Subject-Verb-Adjective)