Daily Conversation
Common phrases used in everyday interactions, from simple affirmations to expressing needs and making small talk.
Basic Responses
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Oo. | Yes. |
| Hindi. | No. |
| Siguro. | Maybe. |
| Ayos lang. | It's okay. |
| Sige. | Okay/Sure. |
| Tama. | Correct/Right. |
| Mali. | Wrong/Incorrect. |
| Alam ko. | I know. |
| Hindi ko alam. | I don't know. |
Common Questions
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Ano iyan? | What is that? |
| Ano ito? | What is this? |
| Bakit? | Why? |
| Kailan? | When? |
| Saan? | Where? |
| Sino? | Who? |
| Paano? | How? |
| Magkano? | How much? |
| Nasaan ka? | Where are you? |
| Ano ang ginagawa mo? | What are you doing? |
| Naiintindihan mo ba? | Do you understand? |
| Nauunawaan mo ba ako? | Do you understand me? |
Expressing Needs
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Gusto ko. | I want. |
| Ayoko. | I don't want. |
| Kailangan ko. | I need. |
| Gusto kong umuwi. | I want to go home. |
| Kailangan kong umalis. | I need to leave. |
| Pwede ba? | Is it possible?/May I? |
| Pwede mo ba akong tulungan? | Can you help me? |
| Paki-ulit nga. | Please repeat. |
| Sandali lang. | Just a moment. |
Requests and Offers
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Pakiusap. | Please. |
| Paki-abot. | Please pass/hand over. |
| Paki-kuha. | Please get/fetch. |
| Tulungan mo ako. | Help me. |
| Tara na. | Let's go. |
| Halika. | Come here. |
| Tayo na. | Let's go. (standing up) |
| Gusto mo? | Do you want? |
| Gusto mo ba ng tubig? | Do you want water? |
| Kain tayo. | Let's eat. |
Small Talk
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Ano ang balita? | What's the news?/What's up? |
| Wala namang bago. | Nothing new. |
| Kamusta ang trabaho? | How's work? |
| Okay naman. | It's okay. |
| Anong oras na? | What time is it? |
| Aalis ka na ba? | Are you leaving now? |
| Busy ka ba? | Are you busy? |
| Medyo. | A little/Somewhat. |
| Saan ka pupunta? | Where are you going? |
| Dito lang. | Just here. |
Expressing Feelings
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Pagod ako. | I'm tired. |
| Gutom na ako. | I'm hungry. |
| Uhaw ako. | I'm thirsty. |
| Masaya ako. | I'm happy. |
| Malungkot ako. | I'm sad. |
| Galit ako. | I'm angry. |
| Inaantok ako. | I'm sleepy. |
| Masakit ang ulo ko. | I have a headache./My head hurts. |
| Masama ang pakiramdam ko. | I don't feel well. |
Weather Talk
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Mainit ngayon. | It's hot today. |
| Malamig. | It's cold. |
| Umuulan. | It's raining. |
| Maganda ang panahon. | The weather is nice. |
| Maulan ngayong araw. | It's rainy today. |
Common Statements
| Tagalog | English |
|---|---|
| Wala akong pera. | I don't have money. |
| May lakad ako. | I have plans./I have something to do. |
| Walang problema. | No problem. |
| Sige na. | Come on./Go ahead. |
| Matagal na. | It's been a long time. |
| Hindi ko gusto. | I don't like it. |
| Ayoko na. | I don't want anymore. |
| Tama na. | That's enough. |
| Huwag na. | Don't anymore./Never mind. |
💡 Usage Note
Many daily conversation phrases use shortened or contracted forms in casual speech. For example, Naiintindihan mo ba? (Do you understand?) might be shortened to Intindi mo? in very informal contexts.
See also: Greetings, Common Expressions